LA Clippers

Atlanta Hawks Receive: F/C Robert Covington, G Reggie Jackson, G/F Terance Mann, G/F Brandon Boston

LA Clippers Receive: F/C John Collins

Despite two-way wings being at an absolute premium in the NBA, the LA Clippers have still managed to obtain a surplus of them on their roster.

The LA Clippers may have filled their playmaking void by signing John Wall after he was bought out by the Houston Rockets, but they might need some real size on board if they’re to get past the likes of Nikola Jokic, Deandre Ayton, and Anthony Davis in the Western Conference bracket.

John Collins gives the LA Clippers a legitimate big man who maintains their defensive excellence and admirable levels of shooting. For the Atlanta Hawks, they turn one — possibly unhappy — third wheel into a collection of talent.

Robert Covington gives them a defensive upgrade at the four spot, Terance Mann gives them another two-way wing, Reggie Jackson gives Atlanta the perfect third guard for their roster, and Brandon Boston presents a young flier with plenty of potential that could become a legitimate contributor for them on both ends of the court.

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This trade should benefit both teams equally by removing each team’s surplus and filling in their holes.

While the Atlanta Hawks might like to recuperate some draft compensation in any Collins deal, this trade instead gives them two young prospects and two veterans that could aid in their playoff push immediately. That could be more valuable than a first-round pick or two for some teams.