The Atlanta Hawks are actively pursuing an All-Star acquisition, potentially bringing Bradley Beal from the Phoenix Suns to bolster their roster alongside Trae Young. Beal's connection to the Hawks is underscored by +400 odds for a trade, positioning them as one of the frontrunners against other teams like the Milwaukee Bucks and Golden State Warriors. Recent insights indicate that Beal's departure from the Suns is imminent following the trade of Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets.

However, acquiring Beal won't be straightforward. He is currently in the fourth year of a substantial five-year, $251 million contract and has faced injury challenges, notably not surpassing 60 games in the past three seasons. During his tenure with the Suns, Beal's statistics have dipped, averaging 17.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 4.3 assists, stirring debate about his fit as a consistent All-Star in the future.