Atlanta Hawks Receive: G/F Duncan Robinson, F Caleb Martin, 2023 First-Round Pick (MIA)
Miami Heat Receive: F/C John Collins
On the other hand, we can’t blame NBA front offices for those trade rumors, either.
Let’s be honest – every job has its drawbacks. Being an NBA player is no exception. Hearing your name in trade rumors is simply an occupational hazard.
Moreover, teams can find themselves in binds when it comes to managing their rosters. A player hits restricted free agency after their rookie contract.
Often, that means a team is choosing between extending him, or losing him for nothing.
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That’s exactly what happened between Collins and the Hawks. They didn’t want to lose him for nothing, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they were happy to give him the contract they did.
Should the Heat be happy to absorb it?