As the NBA trade deadline approaches, the Atlanta Hawks stand firm on retaining sharpshooter Bogdan Bogdanovic, despite reported interest from other teams.
According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Hawks are committed to keeping Bogdanovic on the roster beyond the trade deadline.
The 31-year-old Serbian guard has been a consistent performer for the Hawks this season maintains a remarkable streak of making a three-pointer in 56 consecutive games. This streak marks the second-longest active streak in the NBA.
As of January 31, Bogdanovic leads the Eastern Conference with 141 made three-pointers. He is a crucial asset to the team, contributing an average of 17.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 28.4 minutes per game.
Despite the Hawks’ goal of trimming future salary, Bogdanovic appears to be an exception, with the team expressing a strong desire to keep him beyond the trade deadline.
Heading into the trade deadline, Bogdanovic is in the first year of a substantial four-year, $68 million contract. This commitment from the Hawks underscores their confidence in the player’s long-term value and the belief that he plays a pivotal role in the team’s current and future success.
