NBA Trades: 3-team trade would land John Collins on Miami Heat

By Jack Simone | Jul 10, 2022

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NBA Trades: 3-team trade would land John Collins on Miami Heat: The teams

For the Heat, the explanation has already been made – they need a power forward. Going after a Tucker replacement in the trade market this summer.

The second team involved in this trade would be the Atlanta Hawks, who have already made a splash this offseason by trading for All-Star guard Dejounte Murray.

After making the Eastern Conference Finals in the 2020-21 season, the Hawks took a massive step back this past year. They reached the playoffs through the Play-In Tournament but were eliminated in the first round in five games.

John Collins has been rumored to be on the trade market for two seasons. And now, once again, the Hawks are supposedly looking at offers for the young forward.

Trading him could help them reshape their roster and continue to improve the team around Trae Young and Murray. Though Collins seems like a solid fit, they should be able to get a solid return for him.

Lastly, the third team involved in this deal would be the Phoenix Suns, who have been involved in some rumors this summer due to the odd situation involving them and big man Deandre Ayton.

It’s looking likely that Ayton could eventually sign an offer sheet with the Indiana Pacers, but in this trade, he would be heading elsewhere to a more playoff-ready team.

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