Why did the Atlanta Hawks trade for Jock Landale?

The Atlanta Hawks acquired Jock Landale to increase their depth at the center position due to injuries and absences on their roster.

Who else has Jock Landale played for in the NBA?

Jock Landale made his NBA debut with San Antonio and has also played for Phoenix and Houston before joining Memphis and now Atlanta.

What other moves have the Atlanta Hawks made recently?

Leading up to the trade deadline, the Hawks also traded for center Duop Reath from Portland.

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Hawks Add Center Depth, Trade for Jock Landale

5 Feb

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Summary

Atlanta Hawks acquired Jock Landale from Utah Jazz.
Landale brings much-needed inside depth to Atlanta's roster.
This is Atlanta's second trade ahead of the deadline.

Hawks Add Center Depth, Trade for Jock Landale

The Atlanta Hawks have secured Jock Landale from the Utah Jazz in a trade for cash considerations. This move bolsters the Hawks' roster depth at the center position.

Landale, a 6-foot-11 player, averaged 11.3 points and 6.5 rebounds for the Memphis Grizzlies this season. He joins Atlanta after being part of an eight-player trade on the previous day.

His addition is critical for Atlanta, as Kristaps Porzingis has faced significant time off due to illness and injuries. Furthermore, N'Faly Dante is sidelined for the remainder of the season due to an injury.

This acquisition follows another trade by the Hawks earlier in the week, where they sent forward Vit Krejci to Portland for injured center Duop Reath and draft picks. The team is actively making moves before Thursday's trade deadline.