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

By Jack Simone

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 19: John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket against Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter in Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round at FTX Arena on April 19, 2022 in Miami, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 19: John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket against Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter in Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round at FTX Arena on April 19, 2022 in Miami, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 21: John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks and Max Strus #31 of the Miami Heat battle for a rebound during the second half at State Farm Arena on January 21, 2022 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) /

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

This trade would see the Heat not only replace PJ Tucker in their starting lineup, but they would actually upgrade their team for the long-term, adding John Collins.

Collins isn’t as impressive on the defensive end, but he would give the Heat a pretty big offensive boost. In addition, since Collins is just 24 years old, he would be able to grow with Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro into the future.

Dealing Duncan Robinson wouldn’t be a problem for them, and the first-round picks shouldn’t matter, either. Losing Max Strus would be a big blow, but progression from Caleb Martin and Gabe Vincent should help make up for that.

For the Hawks, this trade would pair Deandre Ayton alongside Trae Young and Dejounte Murray, forming their new Big 3 for the future, and giving Ayton a second chance to thrive.

They would also be adding Strus, who would be a great rotation piece for them with his shooting and energetic play on both ends. Jae Crowder would also be a huge help in adding more forward depth.

Lastly, the Suns would be getting their new starting center in this deal. Clint Capela has proven to be an elite big man when paired with a playmaking point guard, and Chris Paul is definitely that.

Phoenix would also add some extra shooting with Duncan Robinson, some wing depth with Justin Holiday, and two first-round picks since they’d be giving up Ayton.

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