I can understand if DJ was 29, knocking on 30 or something but god damn this was rushed. First season ever in his career being the man and he flourished and got an AS nod for the first time in his career. They gambled on trading him for some 1st round picks that might not ever be better than him. Granted this draft was average, I'll be shocked that more than 3-5 players from the entire draft (being generous) end up being better than current DJ. They also gambled on the thought that this was the highest his price is going to be. I'd put my money on him having an even better year this year opposed to him having an underwhelming season and his worth goes down. If they were serious about trading DJ, which they were, they should have waited until the trade deadline. Where there are injuries and for some teams that may or may not have seen themselves in the playoff hunt but they end up being there, want to make a push and trade for him.
I'm thinking ATL FO hit up the Spurs and said they wanted to get DJ. Trae probably got wind of it and hit up DJ about it, there were reports that they texted about the situation. DJ probably went to the FO and said he was down and they mutually agreed that this was the best option for both parties. I don't think he was blindsided whatsoever even though his tweets sounded like he was trolling about the situation. Like i've said I think he's going to be even better next year and especially more notable after playing and living in the ATL. He's going to fit right in on that team & city, good for him.