NBA trade rumors can be misleading. Sometimes, you have to read the tea leaves.
Let’s say one player is widely regarded as being available. So is another player. You may not see an article suggesting they could be dealt for each other – but if they’re both available, isn’t it likely that some kind of framework for a deal exists?
John Collins is no stange to tade umous. In fact, it feels like he’s been in them for most of his tenure with the Atlanta Hawks. He’s widely held to be available again this season.
Meanwhile, if you haven’t heard a Russell Westbook trade rumor, you haven’t been listening.
The entire NBA-watching community is simply waiting for the notification that lets us know that he’s heading elsewhere.
Could the Hawks give him a new home?