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Atlanta Hawks big man John Collins has been every bit of the standout the organization expected him to be, now reaping the rewards of selecting him with the 19th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. Collins looked like an outright fit in the league last season with his height, body and rim-rocking athleticism from […]

Atlanta Hawks big man John Collins will miss his team’s game against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday afternoon as a result of a left ankle injury, according to the team. This marks the second time this season that Collins has dealt with ankle issues, as he also missed the first month of the season with […]

Atlanta Hawks power forward John Collins dished out high fives to several fans as he made his way off the floor on Saturday night. The Hawks had just defeated the Denver Nuggets, 106-98, and Collins was receiving a hero’s send-off after racking up a career-high 30 points in the win . It was a celebratory […]

On Saturday night, the Denver Nuggets fell to the struggling Atlanta Hawks, 106-98. Following the contest, Nuggets head coach Mike Malone was far from pleased with his team’s performance, even going as far as claiming that this was Denver’s worst game of the season. Speaking to reporters after the defeat, Malone explained that a lackluster […]

Up 124-123 against the Charlotte Hornets with 1.1 seconds left on the clock in the fourth quarter, Atlanta Hawks center John Collins came up with the game-saving block against Hornets star Kemba Walker. The block denied the two-time All-Star’s floater attempt after the shifty point guard managed to skirt past Hawks small forward DeAndre Bembry. […]

It looks like second-year power forward John Collins might be making his season debut for the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers. John Collins has been out with mild inflammation and soreness in his left ankle. However, the Hawks released their injury report on Friday and Collins is listed as probable for the first […]

The Atlanta Hawks updated the status of second-year big man John Collins Monday, and it looks like the 21-year-old still has a ways to go before he can make his 2018-19 season debut. In a statement, the Hawks said John Collins has continued progression in his rehabilitation from mild inflammation and soreness in his left ankle. […]

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins no longer feels any pain in the injured left ankle that has kept him from making his season debut. “He is progressing along nicely. He has got another appointment with the doctors, I think (it’s) on the 4th (of November). So we’re hopeful there that we’ll see that the ligament […]

Atlanta Hawks big man John Collins is expected to miss several more weeks with a bothersome ankle injury and is expecting a return date in early November, according to Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Collins would miss nine more games and looks poised for a return in the second week of November. Collins has […]

John Collins is one of the young pieces the Atlanta Hawks are really excited about. After a promising rookie season that resulted in an NBA All-Rookie second-team selection, Collins looks poised to build on his first-year success. He and Trae Young could develop into a dynamic duo, decimating teams with the pick and roll. However, […]

The Atlanta Hawks have picked up options on the team’s young core of John Collins, Taurean Prince, and DeAndre Bembry. RealGM’s Keith Smith tweeted out this development from the Hawks camp. “The Atlanta Hawks have picked up 2019-20 team options for DeAndre Bembry, John Collins and Taurean Prince. These are 4th year options for Bembry […]

Atlanta Hawks fans will not have the chance to watch rising star John Collins in the team’s opening night game against the New York Knicks. Collins underwent a non-surgical procedure on his ankle, according to the team. Mild inflammation and soreness in the left ankle will keep the Hawks youngster out of the lineup for a […]

The NBA is a continuous cycle of competition where every year teams win and lose. At the heart of competition, it’s the players that shine. As players age and graduate from the NBA, new players emerge every year to continue competing for the Larry O’ Brien trophy. This time of the offseason is when it […]

Atlanta Hawks big man John Collins is known for hammering dunks even in the face of tight defense.  Sunday, Collins was seen hammering again, but it was not a dunk this time around. Instead, it was the Atlanta United FC’s Golden Spike. John Collins is a national treasure. pic.twitter.com/cncoK1pyaS — Bally Sports: Hawks (@HawksOnBally) August […]

Though he had a solid rookie season, Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins is still looking to improve his game in several areas, including defensive reads and perimeter shooting. The former Wake Forest Demon Decon said as much in a recent interview with Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “Looking at new reads,” Collins told Vivlamore. […]

All eyes are on the rookies who are making their debuts in the NBA Summer League this week. It is the NBA’s top stars of tomorrow, who just so happen to be playing today. Who will be the duds and the studs in their Pro Career premieres? Of course, most eyes will be on the […]

News broke back in May that superstar power forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves are “not in a good place internally.” This was reported by ESPN’s Zach Lowe on The Lowe Post. His colleague Brian Windhorst asked Lowe to share his thoughts on Towns and the Timberwolves. Here is what Lowe said via Hoops Hype’s […]

He was supposed to be a Spur for life. After winning a championship and the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award in 2014, and finishing in the top three in the regular season MVP race last season, Kawhi Leonard was destined for greatness in a San Antonio Spurs jersey. He was the successor to Tim […]

During the second quarter of the Milwaukee Bucks’ 122-117 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on St. Patrick’s Day, Bucks small forward Jabari Parker showed off his athleticism during the second quarter with two dunks that got people to their feet at BMO Harris Bradley Center. With Milwaukee leading the Hawks 46-45 and 3.24 left in […]

To dunk on a fellow NBA player is one thing. To dunk on an NBA superstar is another, as it can give your confidence that much-needed boost, especially when you’re a rookie. A video posted by Yahoo! Sports NBA shows the Atlanta Hawks rookie forward John Collins with a put-back slam over Oklahoma City Thunder’s […]

Okay, the Atlanta Hawks are dead last in the Eastern Conference. As of February 13, 2018, the Hawks have the 6th most turnovers per game and are ranked 26th in rebounds, 22nd in offensive efficiency, and 26th in defensive efficiency. Having lost every starter from their first-place eastern conference finish back in 2015, it’s no secret […]

The Atlanta Hawks have a stellar young center in John Collins, but the Wake Forest product has had limited opportunities playing alongside Dewayne Dedmon and Mike Muscala. Well, the big man has gotten increased playing time as the season has gone on and the Hawks deciding to develop their young players. Collins came into tonight’s […]

The 2017-2018 NBA Rookie class is undeniably stacked. As the season continues, the hype train is chugging along, with some people even wondering whether this rookie class will eventually be in the conversation with the ’03 and ’84 classes. It’s so stacked, in fact, that there are rookies having solid seasons that you probably haven’t […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie forward John Collins is getting closer to returning to the court. According to Michael Cunningham of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Collins is targeting the Hawks’ meeting against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday for his return. But if he still can’t go by Tuesday, then his chances of coming back for Thursday’s game against […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie big man John Collins is probably like most millennials in the sense that he’d do crazy stuff if it meant a cool social media post – and money. Just recently, Collins posted an Instagram story which shows him jumping straight into a pool despite the freezing conditions in Atlanta. Snow in Atlanta […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie power forward John Collins has been diagnosed with a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder, after exams came with no structural damage. He is expected to miss two-to-three weeks with the injury, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. The news come only a couple of days after center Dewayne Dedmon […]

John Collins has been turning a lot of heads with his solid play for the Atlanta Hawks. From how he has held himself in the paint against some of the better big men in the league, to his ability to defend multiple positions, he continues to impress even his fellow players. One of them is […]

The L.A. Clippers frontcourt duo of Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan have been thoroughly impressed with rookie bog man John Collins and the strides he’s taken to become the starting power forward of the Atlanta Hawks. The No. 19 overall pick in this year’s draft has shown plenty of athleticism during his stint in the […]

Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre is known for his short-shorts as much as he is known for his messy mop hairstyle, but it took only 12 games into the season for him to meet his match in Atlanta Hawks rookie forward John Collins. The 19th overall selection is also a fan of the retro-style way […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie John Collins couldn’t catch a break from his veteran teammate Kent Bazemore, after the 6-foot-10 forward posterized fellow rookie Cedi Osman during a narrow 117-115 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Collins took a nifty bounce pass from Marco Belinelli and elevated to cram it home over Osman in devastating fashion in the […]

Next season may still be a few weeks away, and the window for fans to vote for the All-Star starters will not start until December, but the Atlanta Hawks have already started campaigning for one of their players to be included in the annual event. Their Twitter account recently posted a photo of their rookie, […]

In the last several days, NBA 2K18 has steadily released the ratings for various players across the league via social media. One of which was Atlanta Hawks rookie big man John Collins, who was shown in his NBA 2K18 rating card posterizing Los Angeles Lakers second-year forward Brandon Ingram. It didn’t take long for Ingram […]

A one-man wrecking crew back in college, Atlanta Hawks rookie John Collins feels that he has a chip on his shoulder heading into his first year in the NBA. Collins was drafted 19th overall by the Hawks in the 2017 NBA Draft, but if you ask for his opinion, he’ll say he should’ve been taken off […]

When it became time for the Atlanta Hawks to make their 19th overall draft pick, selecting forward John Collins, some within the organization saw the next coming to the man they know as “The Human Highlight Reel” — otherwise known as Dominique Wilkins. In his short stint in this year’s Summer League, Collins has proved just why […]

The NBA Summer League 2017 enters the final stretch in Las Vegas with the playoff tournament beginning today at the Thomas & Mack and Cox Pavilion arenas. Playoffs are great for witnessing top prospects compete, but the NBA Summer League is more about young players getting experience and developing. Top 2017 NBA Draft picks Markelle […]

The top 20 ranked prospects will take the green room prior to Thursday’s NBA Draft, per DraftExpress. Out of the list, provided by Sean Deveney of the Sporting News, only one of them is an international player, making this one of the strongest pool of American talent in the first round of the draft in the […]