The KAT experience has been a roller coaster since the blockbuster trade last summer. There have been times where the KAT-Brunson connection looks seamless, but the top heavy nature of their roster means that any time that KAT fades into the background the void is glaring. KAT could continue garnering trade calls this summer which should be worth monitoring.

Even with their first Conference Finals appearance in years, New York’s defense has been a huge concern for the better part of this year and last. KAT is not a traditional rim protector and Robinson seems to have a sweet spot around 18-20 minutes. This could be addressed on the perimeter or on the interior but New York is still searching for an answer.

The Hawks officially turned the page to the next phase of their franchise when they traded Trae Young and handed the reins of the offense to Jalen Johnson. This leads to questions about how the rest of the current roster fits around Johnson, especially scorers like Kuminga and McCollum. Also, is Okongwu a starting caliber 5 in a starting rotation that features Johnson as the main facilitator?