After advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2020-21, the Atlanta Hawks regressed this NBA season. A brief playoff appearance as the eighth seed had to have fallen short of this organization’s goals for 2021-22.

Turning to the future, it’s unclear what this team does next. At 23, Trae Young is already one of the best offensive players in the NBA. The next logical move might be to acquire a true second option.

John Collins may not be that player. He looked like one in 2019-20, with averages of 21.6 points and 10.1 rebounds per game. Unfortunately, he’s regressed every year since, all the way down to 16.2 points per game in 2021-22.

Collins may have limitations as a ball-handler and shot creator, but he’s still a high-end starter in this league. He’s a prototypical modern four who can function as both a lob threat and a floor spacer.

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If the Hawks make him available to clear a path towards a second star, plenty of teams will be interested in his services.

Here are two trade ideas in case one of those teams is the Dallas Mavericks.