Why The Atlanta Hawks Do The Deal 

Indirectly, this deal is about John Collins. 

It feels like he’s lost his way in Atlanta. Collins’ name has been a fixture in trade rumors for a long time now. It feels like a divorce between him and the Hawks is inevitable. 

Perhaps Collins was never a good fit alongside Trae Young. He’s a dynamic athlete who can create his own looks when given the opportunity.

The Hawks may just need a simpler 3-and-D wing at the four spot. This deal has them landing one in Finney-Smith.

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More broadly, it opens the door for another deal – with Collins’ replacement in hand, the Hawks could move him for more players that help them improve on what’s been a disappointing 2022-23 campaign. 

What does this deal do for the Mavericks?