Tue Apr 29 00:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Hawks’ Hunter Trade Looks Savvy After Cavaliers’ Playoff Win

**Atlanta, GA** – The Atlanta Hawks’ controversial trade deadline moves, orchestrated by former GM Landry Fields, are already drawing scrutiny, with one deal in particular looking increasingly shrewd. The Hawks traded forward Cam Reddish to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for assets, a move that has seemingly paid off for Atlanta after the Cavaliers’ dominant Game 1 playoff victory over the Miami Heat.

Reddish, who had a career year as the Hawks’ sixth man, had a quiet performance in his playoff debut, scoring zero points. This performance seemingly validates the Hawks’ decision to trade the 26-year-old, who is entering Year 2 of a hefty four-year, $90 million contract. While his defense and overall contribution were valued, the Hawks recognized the financial burden and opted to move on.

The trade allowed the Hawks to shed the remaining two years and $48.2 million of Reddish’s contract. Meanwhile, Reddish averaged 14.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.3 steals with the Cavaliers this season, showing efficiency improvements despite a decrease in playing time. His positive impact on Cleveland’s on-off differential further highlights the success of the trade for the Cavaliers.

The Hawks’ front office, now under new President of Basketball Operations Onsi Saleh following Fields’ departure, is hoping for better results this offseason. Their Play-In tournament struggles underscore the need for significant improvement. While Reddish’s Game 1 performance was underwhelming, his overall season with the Cavaliers, coupled with the Hawks’ own post-season struggles, suggests the trade was a smart move by Fields despite his subsequent dismissal.

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