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Dejounte Murray appears to be one of the more available players via trade in the NBA and at least part of that reasoning is because the Atlanta Hawks continue to find the idea of trade Trae Young as “unpalatable,” sources tell ESPN’s Zach Lowe.

Young signed a five-year, $215 million extension with the Hawks in 2021 and is signed through 25-26 with a player option for 26-27.

Because the Hawks owe future first round picks to the San Antonio Spurs as part of the 2022 trade for Murray, a complete rebuild initiated by trading away Young would be illogical.

Young guided the Hawks to the Conference Finals in 2021 and has continued to put up All-Star quality numbers, but there are lingering concerns about his liability on defense and efficiency numbers that put him below the superstar realm.

The Boston Celtics waived forward Tristan Enaruna. Boston signed guard Jay Scrubb to an Exhibit 10 deal to fill out their training camp roster.

Enaruna did not appear in either of the Celtics preseason games against the Denver Nuggets in Abu Dhabi. The 6-foot-8 forward is expected to join the Maine Celtics for the upcoming G League season.

Scrubb missed last season due to a torn ACL. He was set to join Boston on a two-way deal for last season prior to the injury. Scrubb is also expected to play for Maine in the G League this season. The 6-foot-4 combo guard is fully recovered from the ACL injury and ready to resume his career.