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Not long ago, the Utah Jazz were the 1-seed in the Western Conference with Donovan Mitchell, Mike Conley Jr., Bojan Bogdanovic, and Rudy Gobert running the show. With Mitchell, Gobert, and Bogdanovic all being traded before the start of the 2022-23 season, the Jazz were viewed as a younger, inexperienced team that would finish near […]

After hearing his name come up in trade rumors seemingly every season, John Collins was finally traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Utah Jazz this past offseason. The Jazz sent Rudy Gay and a first round pick to the Hawks in return. A borderline All-Star caliber player, Collins will help bolster the Jazz frontline. […]

The offseason was not very eventful for the Utah Jazz. They did have three first-round picks, which they used to select Central Florida’s Taylor Hendricks, Baylor’s Keyonte George and Ohio State’s Brice Sensabaugh at with nineth, 16th and 28th overall picks, respectively. Outside of these additions through the draft, the Jazz largely opted to stay […]

The Utah Jazz are an intriguing team heading into 2023-24 NBA training camp. Utah made some changes this offseason by acquiring John Collins via trade. They also had three first-round picks, selecting Keyonte George, Brice Sensabaugh, and Taylor Hendricks. The Jazz have a talented young team led by Lauri Markkanen. Markkanen had a breakout season, […]

It’s safe to say John Collins is happy to have finally beed traded from the Atlanta Hawks. Even better for the seventh-year veteran? The time he spent in Atlanta has given Collins extra appreciation for how the Utah Jazz approach the game. Asked at Media Day what’s surprised him about the Jazz since being dealt […]

Two months ago, the Atlanta Hawks traded forward John Collins to the Utah Jazz. The move came as a mild surprise: many viewed Collins as a foundational piece along with Trae Young and Dejounte Murray. However, after a brutal 2022-23 season filled with injuries, the team decided to move on from the forward. After a […]

A trip to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021 has been followed up by two first-round exits from the playoffs for the Atlanta Hawks. The upcoming 2023-24 season proves to be very important for this organization, one that has consistently gone through changes over the years. Trae Young has been the face of the franchise […]

Stability is a word that has been hard to come by when discussing the Atlanta Hawks. They are a franchise that always seems to be on the cusp of something special, yet they’ve failed to break through and truly establish themselves as a real championship threat in the Eastern Conference through the years. The 2014-15 […]

Compared to the last few offseasons, the NBA has been pretty quiet this summer. Then again, it still brought its fair share of fireworks with big names such as Bradley Beal, Fred VanVleet and Kristaps Porzingis finding themselves on a new team via trades and free agency. Not to mention, over a billion dollars was […]

Utah Jazz forward John Collins is one of few players who will be suiting up for a new team for the first time in their career next season. A constant mention in trade rumors before the Atlanta Hawks ultimately decided to send him to the Jazz, Collins will now try to get his career back […]

The NBA offseason is in full swing following the 2023 NBA Draft and, after adding rookie forwards Andre Jackson Jr. and Chris Livingston to their stable of talent, the Milwaukee Bucks have turned their sights on a few veterans they would like to re-sign: All-Star forward Khris Middleton, 2023 Defensive Player of the Year runner-up […]

It has been a long time coming, but finally, the Atlanta Hawks have now been able to move on from John Collins and his massive contract. They got far from a major haul from the Utah Jazz (Rudy Gay and a future second-round pick), but I guess the silver lining here for Hawks fans is […]

The Atlanta Hawks did not wait for the start of the NBA free agency on Friday to make loud noises this offseason, as they have already traded star forward John Collins to the Utah Jazz. But the Hawks might not be done. Forward De’Andre Hunter is said to be being mentioned in potential trade discussions, […]

The Utah Jazz have recently made waves in the NBA by executing a significant trade. They secured the services of the talented big man, John Collins, from the Atlanta Hawks. This transaction also involved the departure of veteran forward Rudy Gay and a future second-round draft pick to Atlanta. It has ignited a palpable sense […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young shared a rather emotional message on Monday after the team traded his running mate John Collins to the Utah Jazz. In a farewell message for the high-flyer, Young couldn’t help but look back at all the “crazy memories” they had in their time together in Atlanta. Collins joined the Hawks […]

They can’t all be blockbusters. Just hours after the stunning Atlanta Hawks move of finally making a John Collins trade with the Utah Jazz, the team announced another roster move regarding the fate of Donovan Williams to much less fanfare. On Monday afternoon, the Hawks tweeted, “We have requested waivers on two-way guard Donovan Williams.” […]

Ahead and through the 2023 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks are rumored to be fixated on a trade for Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam. However, with the Hawks reportedly sending John Collins to the Utah Jazz in a deal that netted them just Rudy Gay and a second-round pick, it may be time to reassess […]

One of the NBA’s greatest traditions has finally been put to an end. Fans will no longer have to wonder if and when John Collins will be traded, as the Atlanta Hawks dealt the big man and what is left of his five-year $125 million contract to the Utah Jazz on Monday. It is a […]

With the NBA Draft taking place this past Thursday and teams preparing for the start of free agency this upcoming weekend, it appeared as if things would be a little quieter in the NBA world regarding trade talks. Well, that latest just a few hours on Monday, as the Atlanta Hawks and Utah Jazz made […]

After years of rumors, Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins was finally traded, as the Utah Jazz sent forward Rudy Gay and a second-round pick to Atlanta for Collins. NBA Twitter, always quick to react, had plenty of jokes following the Hawks-Jazz Collins trade. Here are the best ones. John Collins was in the rumor mill […]

The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to trade former 2017 first-round pick John Collins to the Utah Jazz for veteran forward Rudy Gay and a future second-round pick, first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. ESPN Sources: The Hawks are finalizing a trade to send F/C John Collins to the Jazz for Rudy Gay and a future […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been exploring trades for John Collins for weeks now, and moving him reportedly remains their “top priority.” So far, however, things haven’t gone well for them on that end. In fact, it seems there’s a lack of interest in Collins, with NBA insider Marc Stein writing on Substack that more teams […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Atlanta Hawks tried to make a trade that included their first-round picks in the 2023 NBA Draft. The Mavs and Hawks couldn’t agree upon which Atlanta player would go to Dallas in a deal. The Mavericks wanted Clint Capela. The Hawks wanted to trade John Collins, according to NBA insider Marc […]

Central Florida forward Taylor Hendricks became the No. 9 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-8 big man went to the Utah Jazz and will join Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler, and Kelly Olynyk in the Jazz frontcourt. As the 19-year-old begins his NBA journey, let’s check out which of today’s crop of players […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been given a mandate to get out of the luxury tax, according to ESPN insider Brian Windhorst, leading to increased speculation that the Hawks will make a trade before the start of the 2023-24 season. However, longtime Hawks insider Brad Rowland would notably push back against the report from Windhorst, saying […]

The Charlotte Hornets had quite an active 2023 NBA Draft, as they went on to select two top-notch prospects Brandon Miller and Nick Smith Jr. all within the first round of the festivities (2 and 27, respectively). Now, with a full offseason ahead of them, General manager Mitch Kupchak is likely going to look to […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been ever-so-present in trade talks for the past few months or so. John Collins, in particular, has been the subject of trade rumors aplenty for what has seemed like the duration of his career. However, rumor has it that the entire Hawks roster apart from Trae Young may be available in […]

With mere days between now and Thursday’s 2023 NBA Draft, the rumor mill is churning at full speed, and found revolving within its spin are the Dallas Mavericks. Per The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie, it is being reported that sources are under the impression that GM Nico Harrison could realistically look to trade their tenth overall selection […]

The Miami Heat are looking to be major players in the trade and free agency market this summer after coming up short in the 2023 NBA Finals. Miami has been in the mix of what is already becoming a hot trade rumor mill. The Heat have been linked to several big names who could get […]

The Dallas Mavericks have recently been linked with the Atlanta Hawks for a trade involving the no. 10 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. In the trade discussed by the two teams, the Mavs send the pick along with Davis Bertans in exchange for John Collins and the no. 15 pick. However, Dallas apparently has […]

Amid rumors that Zion Williamson could be available for the right price, ESPN has come up with various hypothetical trade scenarios involving the New Orleans Pelicans’ star. In one trade idea, the Atlanta Hawks pair Williamson with Trae Young, sending two players and two draft picks to the Pelicans. The exact Pelicans-Hawks trade, engineered by […]

As the trade rumors surrounding John Collins of the Atlanta Hawks continue to swirl, the possibility of a new destination for the talented forward opens up a world of intrigue. After several years of speculation, it seems the Hawks are finally ready to explore a trade involving Collins. With his impressive scoring ability, versatile playstyle, […]

The Phoenix Suns are looking to improve their roster around Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, and apparently, they already have some targets in mind. According to the latest rumors, the Suns have interest in both Atlanta Hawks big man John Collins and Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon, per Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. However, for […]

After their all-in championship-or-bust era that, ultimately, fell short of their goals, the Brooklyn Nets now head into an offseason with an opportunity to properly build a new competitive squad. Though they may no longer have superstars such as Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on their roster, after trading off both at this past season’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks have to get it right in the 2023 NBA Draft. Whether they use the pick or include it in a trade, the Mavs have to make a move that improves the roster around Luka Doncic. Leading up to the big day, they have been in talks to see what moves are out […]

The Los Angeles Lakers went through a rollercoaster of a 2022-23 season. For a great part of the season, it looked like another twilight year in LeBron James’ career would go to waste, as the Lakers had a record below .500 until March 28, 2023 — a grand total of 162 days from their season-opening […]

John Collins’ name has been involved in trade rumors for nearly his entire career. The former first-round pick of the Atlanta Hawks, Collins almost always pops up as the first person to be traded in order to get a better player. After another disappointing year and frustrations from the player’s side, it seems like trade […]

Just two seasons ago in 2021, the Atlanta Hawks made a head coaching change in the middle of the season when they replaced Lloyd Pierce with Nate McMillan. The Hawks went on to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals that year, coming up two wins shy of reaching the NBA Finals for what would have […]

The Atlanta Hawks have plenty of talent. They have a championship-caliber head coach. They have well-run front office. And, for good measure, they have an energizing fan base. So, putting their 2022-23 campaign in the rearview, the Hawks can look forward to an exciting future. Nonetheless, while Atlanta has nearly every piece of the puzzle, […]