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3 way too early bold Atlanta Haws predictions for the 2022-23 NBA season Last season, the Atlanta Hawks were unable to build on their incredible 2021 NBA Playoff run. They did make it back to the Playoffs, but after winning much fewer games than expected. Looking ahead to the 2022-2023 season, pundits are pessimistic about […]

When Atlanta Hawks star Dejounte Murray played in the CrawsOver on Sunday, he went viral for a variety of reasons. However, none was more popular than his savage move on a defender during the game. For those who missed it, Murray gave a defender the ultimate disrespect by bouncing the ball on his head–not once […]

After making his unofficial debut playing alongside Trae Young and John Collins, Dejounte Murray couldn’t help but get excited about what the future holds for the Atlanta Hawks. Murray, Young and Collins teamed up for the first time at the CrawsOver Pro Am on Sunday, and it’s easy to say it was an incredible success […]

Forward John Collins of the Atlanta Hawks is a target for the Miami Heat. The Miami Heat want to obtain a superstar this summer. Despite their efforts, the Heat have not yet been able to sign either Kevin Durant or Donovan Mitchell. Now that it seems like none of those superstars are headed for South […]

The Miami Heat have a dire need for a new starting power forward. They lost PJ Tucker to free agency this past offseason, and now they’re left scrambling for a replacement. While they have some intriguing talents on the bench, the team would prefer to have a proven starter in that position. A player that […]

John Collins had a rather forgettable outing in the Drew League on Saturday, but that is not what Atlanta Hawks fans are worried about. Instead, a now viral photo of his finger has the Atlanta faithful raising concerns. The photo in question showed Collins’ right ring finger still swollen. It was the same finger he […]

The Drew League is a one-of-a-kind experience for NBA fans. People get to see NBA-level talents go head-to-head against some of the better hoopers in the country. For the most part, the professional players dominate the competition with some insane highlights. For Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins, though, he had a bit of a lowlight […]

John Collins has been rumored to be on the trade block for pretty much half of his career with the Atlanta Hawks. The 6-foot-9 power forwards has been around for just five years, which speaks volumes of how uncertain his future has been with the team. Throughout this entire ordeal, however, it appears that Collins […]

Despite being a key part of the Atlanta Hawks’ core group, John Collins has still seen his name constantly dragged into what feels like unending trade rumors. Hawks general manager Landry Fields was recently asked to address this ongoing saga, and the former NBA swingman provided a bit of an unfiltered perspective on the matter […]

Just a week after LeBron James and DeMar DeRozan lit the Drew League on fire, there are two more high-profile names set to take the floor in Southern California on Saturday. Atlanta Hawks stars Trae Young and John Collins will suit up for the Black Pearl Elite, the same team that Bron and DeRozan played […]

The Atlanta Hawks had a blockbuster trade this offseason, but are they done upgrading their roster? This offseason, the Hawks hit it out of the park. They acquired Dejounte Murray before the start of free agency in a trade with the Spurs. They also shipped out Danilo Gallinari and a number of first-round picks. The […]

After exceeding all expectations during the 2021 season, the Hawks took a major step back this year. The franchise ultimately ended the regular season with a record of 43-39 which gave them the 8th seed in the East. They were knocked out of the playoffs by the Miami Heat in a gentlemen’s sweep which left […]

Before the San Antonio Spurs sent Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks for Danilo Gallinari and three first-round picks, they were first linked with John Collins. A Murray-Collins swap was the main talking point for both teams, with the Spurs even reportedly doing their due diligence to assess the big man. However, as Mike Finger […]

The Atlanta Hawks are making some significant changes to the roster, starting with the decision to acquire Dejounte Murray in a huge trade with the San Antonio Spurs, sending Danilo Gallinari and a treasure trove of draft picks in exchange. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Hawks are just getting started. Speaking on ESPN, Wojnarowski reported […]

There have been so many John Collins trade rumors that it’s surprising he’s still on the Atlanta Hawks. Collins is still there, though, and Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer offered up a surprising detail on the power forward’s trade situation in his latest batch of intel. While Collins is actually still involved in the trade talks […]

The San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks have been engaging in trade talks surrounding Dejounte Murray and John Collins. Aside from what the Spurs really want in a possible blockbuster for their star guard, it appears they’re not even interested in Collins, either. Per LJ Ellis of SpursTalk, the only player San Antonio actually wants […]

The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly still talking to the San Antonio Spurs about a Dejounte Murray trade. Prior reporting suggested the trade would involve a swap of Murray and John Collins, among other moving parts. Now, however, it seems there’s a possibility Collins isn’t involved at all in the deal. According to WSB-Ch. 2 Atlanta […]

Free agency is set to open up soon but NBA trade rumors are dominating the news cycle right now. The San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks have both been rumored to possibly trade Dejounte Murray and John Collins and it sounds like those talks are continuing to ramp up. If that’s the case, we may […]

After a disappointing first-round exit in the 2022 NBA Playoffs, it’s quite apparent that the Atlanta Hawks need to shake things up. Aiming to do all they can to get more help for franchise superstar Trae Young, the Hawks will definitely have their work cut out for them, especially if they want to keep pace […]

The Chicago Bulls finally returned to the playoffs this past season after a four-year absence. While the Bulls got smoked by the Milwaukee Bucks in five games, it was still a good season for them. As they prepare for a summer where the biggest story will be Zach LaVine and his new contract, the Bulls […]

The San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks have been linked with each other for a potential Dejounte Murray-John Collins swap this offseason. Apparently, though, there is some other motivation behind it in Murray and the Hawks’ part. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report in his podcast, Murray and Hawks star Trae Young want to […]

Despite numerous reports suggesting that John Collins is now on his way out, the fact still remains that at the moment, he is still a member of the Atlanta Hawks. There was a sense of belief that the 24-year-old was going to be traded ahead of Thursday’s 2022 NBA Draft, but obviously, nothing came to […]

There were a ton of rumors leading up to the 2022 NBA Draft that the Atlanta Hawks were likely going to trade John Collins. It basically seemed like a foregone conclusion that he would get dealt. Well, now it’s looking like a Collins trade is unlikely … at least for now: Source: Hearing it's "likely" […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been shopping power forward John Collins for quite some time now. Going as far back as the NBA trade deadline, Atlanta has let it be known that they would be willing to move the talented forward. Rumors have been swirling ever since. It has since been reported that the Sacramento Kings […]

The Atlanta Hawks are hellbent on moving John Collins around Thursday night’s NBA draft and also want to add reinforcements around Trae Young in the backcourt. Even though the San Antonio Spurs have engaged them in trade talks regarding Dejounte Murray, though, the two sides apparently remain far apart from reaching a deal. According to […]

It almost feels like a foregone conclusion that John Collins will be traded by the Atlanta Hawks as the 2022 NBA Draft quickly approaches on Thursday night. The rumors have been swirling for quite some time and Collins’ teammate, Onyeka Okongwu, is clearly raising his eyebrows about all the talks: 🤨 — Onyeka Okongwu (@BigO21_) […]

Dejounte Murray has heard the trade rumors loud and clear. The San Antonio Spurs star has taken to Twitter to share yet another cryptic reaction to recent reports linking him to a move to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for John Collins. The Spurs All-Star point guard needed just two words and an emoji to […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been in trade talks involving John Collins for quite some time now. As the 2022 NBA Draft inches closer Thursday night, those talks have only intensified. According to Bleacher Report writer Jake Fischer, they have been in talks with the San Antonio Spurs in what would be an absolute blockbuster of […]

The Atlanta Hawks and John Collins have been growing apart for years now. With the 2022 NBA Draft on the horizon, trade is as close as it ever has been. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, the Hawks are looking to make a Collins trade before tomorrow night’s draft. One thing that is certain: […]

It’s no secret that the Portland Trail Blazers will be busy in the offseason as they look to build their roster around superstar point guard Damian Lillard. Portland has already been linked to a number of big names around the league, and right now, they appear to be interested in joining the race for a […]

Teams across the league are preparing for the NBA Draft and trade rumors are running amuck. The Atlanta Falcons have been rumored in trading John Collins for quite some time but it sounds like it might come to fruition by Thursday night. With interest from multiple other organizations, Atlanta should be able to reel in […]

The 2022 NBA Draft is quickly nearing, with the Sacramento Kings set to pick at No. 4 on Thursday. There have been some rumors that the organization could trade their selection in order to acquire a proven player to immediately come in and help them get better, most notably Atlanta Hawks star John Collins. But, […]

The Atlanta Hawks had a disappointing season after an appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021. Atlanta is expected to make many moves as they retool their roster around young star Trae Young. Young is the cornerstone of the Hawks franchise, and the Hawks have the assets to put the right pieces around him. […]

Damian Lillard has spent almost his entire career as the better half of one of basketball’s most dynamic yet smallest backcourts. After finally trading C.J. McCollum at the trade deadline, the Portland Trail Blazers are nevertheless poised to keep Lillard in those confines for the foreseeable future by signing Anfernee Simons to a massive, multi-year […]

The Portland Trail Blazers and Damian Lillard are still committed to each other. Back in April, Lillard stated his desire to remain with the franchise, admitting that he has no plans to leave. However, Lillard might have other big plans. According to Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer, Lillard has three players in mind who he wants […]

One of the NBA’s biggest open secrets is the Portland Trail Blazers want another star to pair with Damian Lillard. And according to sources, Pacific Northwest native Zach LaVine isn’t the only big fish general manager Joe Cronin could try to lure to Portland before next season. The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor reported on Monday that […]

The San Antonio Spurs are in an interesting spot with their roster following a play-in tournament appearance. San Antonio has been building up a young roster, but it may be time to speed it up. Dejounte Murray emerged as a star this season with his all-around game. Murray averaged a career-high in points (21.1), rebounds […]

The 2022 NBA Draft Lottery put the New York Knicks right back where they were supposed to be, giving them the 11th pick after they had the 11th best odds to win the first overall pick. Now, the Knicks have a lot of paths they could take in the offseason With the 11th pick in […]

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat found themselves in a more competitive Game 2 against the Atlanta Hawks after the Game 1 destruction. However, the Heat pulled out a 115-105 win to go up 2-0 in the series.   Miami got 45 points from Butler, a playoff career high. The Heat didn’t totally shut down […]