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NBA Week 13 Power Rankings: Most likely to be traded from each team

By Corey Rausch

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 17: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors reacts after a collision during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on March 17, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 17: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors reacts after a collision during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on March 17, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) /
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125. . 22-20. Previous: 17th. Atlanta Hawks. 12. team

Last Week: Beat Cleveland Cavaliers 100-82, Beat Houston Rockets 119-107, Beat Oklahoma City Thunder 116-93, Beat Los Angeles Lakers 99-94

This Week: 3/22 at LA Clippers, 3/24 at Sacramento Kings, 3/26 at Golden State Warriors

John Collins

Just because he has been the most talked-about name so far, that does not mean it is without warrant. John Collins and the Atlanta Hawks have been due for a breakup for much of the season and their recent winning ways have not changed the fact that a max contract coming his way this summer is an obstacle for the organization.

Collins is continuing to improve, and the Hawks should absolutely consider him a part of their future. He is developing as a defensive player and an impressive secondary scoring option. He is averaging 18.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 blocks per game with shooting splits of .538/.377/.846. He is on the path to being an elite offensive big man and being paired with a defensive center (i.e. Clint Capela or Onyeka Okongwu) bodes well for his development.

However, if the relationship with Trae Young is bad, as reported, then all of the development is moot. Young is the face of the franchise and (perhaps more importantly) the one who was drafted by Travis Schlenk to be the face of the franchise. Collins should have no shortage of suitors. If the Hawks are willing to part with him now they should be able to add an impact player to the roster that is currently surging under Nate McMillan.