John Collins is perhaps the NBA star that has been included in more trade rumors than anyone else over the last few years. Initially seen as the second star to Trae Young on the Atlanta Hawks, Collins’ production has dropped quite a bit in recent seasons. As such, it seems like his days in Atlanta have been numbered, especially after they added a clear second star in Dejounte Murray via trade in the offseason.
John Collins has been quite candid when speaking about the prospect of being traded by the Atlanta Hawks. He understands what the business of the NBA is like and that there isn’t much he can do about it. But his situation has been complicated by the fact that the Hawks seemingly wanted an unrealistic haul for him. There were suggestions that they were looking for a package like the one the Jazz got for Rudy Gobert.
“What you are seeing with Collins now is that the Hawks want him to be treated like an All-Star, they want a big-time return for Collins — not quite like the Rudy Gobert or Donovan Mitchell trades, but something in that neighborhood,” an NBA executive told Heavy Sports.
That is a wild thought, and it’s no wonder they haven’t been able to find a deal for him. Having said that, the latest rumors are now saying something quite different.
The Athletic Reported That The Asking Price For John Collins Has Dropped
For a long time, it has been apparent that the Hawks don’t see Collins having a future in Atlanta. So it stands to reason they won’t get any huge offers for him. And they finally seem to have understood as much, if the Athletic is to be believed.
“After all these years of John Collins trade rumors, executives who have spoken to the Hawks about acquiring the veteran forward recently have indicated that the asking price has — understandably — declined significantly this time around.
“As I detailed in my recent conversation with Collins, the combination of his large contract and his declined production is hardly helpful in terms of his modern-day value. In some scenarios, the Hawks are merely asking for a quality player in return (and not a first-round pick), according to league sources.”
At his best, Collins has shown that he can average 20 points and 10 rebounds per game in the NBA. That makes him incredibly valuable, but his stock has dropped a lot from the time he showed that kind of production. Ultimately, he might end up becoming a big steal for any team that can get the Hawks to part ways with him for a more reasonably priced package.
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