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NBA Trades: 3 John Collins trades to help the Atlanta Hawks

By Jack Simone

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 25: John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after hitting a three-point basket against the Detroit Pistons during the first half at State Farm Arena on October 25, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 25: John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after hitting a three-point basket against the Detroit Pistons during the first half at State Farm Arena on October 25, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 03: John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after dunking against Jae Crowder #99 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half at State Farm Arena on February 03, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia, NBA Trades: 3 John Collins trades to help the Atlanta Hawks. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

NBA Trades: 3 John Collins trades to help the Atlanta Hawks: Phoenix Suns

Hawks receive: Deandre Ayton, Jae Crowder

Suns receive: John Collins, Clint Capela

This trade would be an absolute blockbuster. The Suns would add some great depth, while the Hawks would get a big man that fits their current timeline.

Similar to Collins and the Hawks, the relationship between Ayton and the Suns is far past the point of repair. He’s going to be moved this summer, and the Hawks should be calling Phoenix about him.

Ayton is just coming off of his current contract and has a ton of room to grow. Plus, with Young and Murray at the helms, Ayton will still be able to feast, as he’d still have great playmakers to set him up.

The Hawks would also get Jae Crowder in this deal, who could replace Collins as the starting power forward for a season (or come off the bench and be a solid 3&D player).

On the flip side, this might be one of the best trade packages the Suns could get in return for Ayton. They would get a replacement starting center, as well as an upgrade at the power forward.

In fact, Phoenix might have to throw in extra pieces in this deal to get the Hawks to bite. But it would be worth it if they could get Capela in return on top of Collins.

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