The Atlanta Hawks have been rumored to be shopping John Collins for so long that we should have paragraphs in word documents ready to copy and paste about the situation. Just kidding. We’d never shortchange our NBA Analysis readers like that.
Still, this situation has dragged on for far too long. He was even considered the most likely trade candidate during the NBA Draft but never got moved.
If the Hawks are going to trade Collins, they ought to do so before any negative feelings between the two sides fester and become toxic.
On the subject of toxicity, the Charlotte Hornets will be without Miles Bridges this season. They were likely to retain him in restricted free agency.
LATEST NBA NEWS AND RUMORS: 3 Post-Draft Trade Ideas For Atlanta Hawks’ John Collins
Now, he’ll be facing assault charges against a woman instead. If the league doesn’t intend to at least suspend him for 2022-23, they’d better be ready for a major PR backlash.
If the Hornets are looking to replace him heading into the season, here’s a deal that sends them the comparable Collins.
