Why The Miami Heat Do The Deal 

If nothing else, the Heat certainly have a positional need for Collins. 

When P.J. Tucker departed in free agency this summer, the team needed more to replace him. In 2022-23, they’ve been starting Jimmy Butler in the four in his absence. 

Even in this wing-heavy league, that’s a stretch. If nothing else, this deal allows the Heat to shift Butler back to his natural 3 position. 

Luckily, that’s not all it does for them. Collins isn’t a perfect Tucker replacement. He’s not nearly as impactful of a defender, and he’s a less reliable floor spacer.

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On the other hand, he’s still solid in both areas -not to mention a vastly superior athlete and shot-creator.

Are the Hawks getting enough back for him in this deal?