This Hawks-Rockets Trade Features John Collins

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Why The Houston Rockets Do The Deal 

For the Rockets, it’s important to look at what they’re parting with here before we look at what they’re gaining. 

Gordon is a veteran who’s clearly fed up with the team’s tanking direction. Martin is young, but he’s been rumored to be angling for a trade for the better part of a year. Meanwhile, parting with an upcoming first-round pick does sting. 

How badly? The Rockets are stacked with recent first-round picks. Should they really be developing another next season? Will they even have space in their rotation? 

By contrast, they’ll make space for Collins. He’s a strong play-finishing forward who can both roll and pop out of pick-and-roll sets.

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Depending on who the Rockets select in the draft, he could be a very complimentary piece in a season where they’ll be looking to improve. 

Should the Hawks really part with him? 

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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