It feels like John Collins’ name has been in NBA trade rumors for as long as the dynamic young combo big has been in an Atlanta Hawks uniform.
It’s puzzling. Collins continues to make incremental improvements to his game, whether his statistics reflect them or not. As the rare big man who can both roll and pop, he would seem a perfect complement for the ball-dominant Trae Young.
It may be that off-court tensions persist. Whispers have emerged in the past that Collins would like a bigger role. His points per game have slipped from 21.6 points per game to 17.6, to 16.2 over the past 3 seasons. He may find a better opportunity as a member of the Dallas Mavericks.
Granted, they have a north star of their own in Luka Doncic. Collins may find himself ball-watching alongside another heliocentric ball-handler if the Hawks deal him to the Mavs.
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Still, the Mavericks may be able to afford him a larger role with fewer secondary creators on the roster. Furthermore, sometimes a change of scenery just helps.
If Collins is yearning for one, and the Atlanta Hawks are willing to find him one, here are 2 trade packages that send Collins to the Dallas Mavericks.
