The San Antonio Spurs’ tires have been spinning in the mud for several NBA seasons. They’ve consistently missed both the playoffs and optimal lottery odds. They’ve officially landed on the mediocrity treadmill.

Still, it’s not all gloom and doom in the Alamo. Dejounte Murray is emerging as a star in this league. Keldon Johnson may not be far behind him.

Devin Vassell and Joshua Primo both have immense potential. With the addition of a second star, the Spurs could be competitive sooner than anticipated.

Whether John Collins qualifies as a second star is up for debate. The Hawks don’t seem to think so. Many observers expect the Hawks to move on from him in pursuit of a bigger fish to swim alongside Trae Young.

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Still, the 24-year-old forward is intriguing. He’s already been quite productive at the NBA level. His vertical leap, floor-spacing, and lateral mobility hint at room for improvement.

If the San Antonio Spurs think they can facilitate it, here are two trades that land them John Collins.