The Atlanta Hawks look like a team that could be heading toward an NBA offseason that will contain some big moves when it comes to the roster.
The team made a surprising run to the Eastern Conference Finals in the 2021 postseason, so they decided to run it back with essentially the same cast of players. Unfortunately, the results haven’t been as positive.
Atlanta got into the NBA Play-In Tournament this year after earning the No. 5 seed last season. They advanced into the playoff bracket, but are facing off against the No. 1 seed Miami Heat. The Hawks won Game 3 at home, but it will be difficult for them to replicate the same level of success.
As a result, they could shake things up this offseason. Defense remains a major issue as the Hawks struggle to contain opposing players, especially on the perimeter. The team agreed to some big money extensions last offseason, but they could be looking to get out from some of them.
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One of the players who seems like he could be on the move is John Collins. Collins signed a five-year, $125 million deal as a restricted free agent in 2021, but his name popped up in a few rumors since. A rift between him and Trae Young was also reported.
If the Hawks are looking to shed some salary, Collins is someone that they could try and move on from. One team that could make sense as a landing spot is the Oklahoma City Thunder.
What could a deal look like between the Hawks and Thunder? Let’s take a look at this hypothetical trade that lands Collins in Oklahoma City.
