Atlanta Hawks traded forward AJ Griffin to Houston Rockets for the 44th pick in the draft, clearing playing time for top overall draft pick Zaccharie Risacher.

The Atlanta Hawks have traded forward AJ Griffin to the Houston Rockets in exchange for the No. 44 pick in Thursday's draft. Griffin, the 16th overall pick in the 2022 draft, had a promising rookie season but struggled in 2023-24 with injuries and personal issues. The trade will help clear playing time for the Hawks' No. 1 overall draft pick, French teen Zaccharie Risacher.

June 27, 2024
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