The Atlanta Hawks undoubtedly need to add more ball-handlers this summer.In the first round against the Knicks, the Hawks rode two great games from CJ McCollum into a 2-1 lead over New York. Unfortunately, McCollum ran out of gas, and the Hawks' half-court offense fell off a cliff. Dyson Daniels is a great defender, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker had a great regular season, but the offensive production from those players in the postseason was not enough. Even if they re-sign McCollum, running it back with the same backcourt and expecting improvement would be questionable. Fortunately, there are tons of ways that the Hawks can add backcourt help this summer. One of the most discussed ways they can bolster their guard rotation is through the draft. Whether it's with the eighth overall pick or the 22nd overall pick, there are several guards that might make sense for the Hawks. However, betting on any of them to be high-level contributors as a rookie is risky. Putting so much stock in drafting a guard also limits the Hawks' ability to take the best player available, which could be someone like Michigan center Aday Mara or his teammate, forward Yaxel Lendeborg. Therefore, it would make sense if the Hawks bring in a veteran guard this summer via the trade market. Ideally, they'd be adding someone who has playoff experience, a proven track record of being a shooter/ball handler and a reasonable contract. Grayson Allen fits all three requirements. Why The Hawks Should Trade For Grayson AllenJan 23, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) drives on Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) in the third quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images