This Hawks-Heat Trade Features John Collins To Miami

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Why The Atlanta Hawks Do The Deal

Some may call this a half-measure for the Atlanta Hawks. Others would call it hedging their bets.

The Hawks could make worse decisions. Here, they’re recouping some of the draft capital they lost in the Murray trade. They could be glad to have made that decision sooner than later.

Often, we view roster decisions through a lens of “win now” vs “rebuilding”. It’s an overly simplified view. If the Hawks made this deal, nothing would be stopping them from trading the picks they’re receiving before this season’s trade deadline.

Furthermore, Strus is a useful addition to this club. He emerged as a quality 3-and-D guard/wing in 2021-22. Still, as helpful as he’d be this season, this trade is mostly about the picks for the Hawks.

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More specifically, it’s about what they could eventually get for them. The question is, should the Heat covet Collins enough to part with them?

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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