05-17-2021, 08:13 AM
Interesting thread. Despite all the talk that ATL will match offers for Collins, I don't think he is back in ATL next year. When ATL played their best ball this year, you could make the case he was their fourth most important player. Add to the fact they have a youngster in Onyeka who they have high hopes for and another guy in Hunter who showed nice promise before getting hurt. Both of them can play PF. Maybe they find a way to move off Galinari, but I think the more likely outcome is they find a way not to pay 30 million to Collins and keep some roster flexibility.
What about Golden State though for a destination for Collins though? They will certainly be big game hunting this offseason. I don't think Beal is moved though, and with Wiseman's struggles they will probably need to lower their targets. Especially if Minny keeps that pick this year. I am not sure what salary GS could offer with Wiseman and the Minny pick, but I expect Golden State to be very aggressive this offseason. Could Collins be a target?
As far as the Mavs, I don't want to say they always screw up in these complicated acquisitions, but it certainly feels like their track record is not great. When there are a lot of balls in the air and the Mavs front office has to execute a plan with multiple steps to perfection, they are more than likely left standing with nowhere to sit. I trust a team like Miami to land a plane in these situations.....The Mavs.....not really. The Mavs have to hit a homerun this offseason.
What about Golden State though for a destination for Collins though? They will certainly be big game hunting this offseason. I don't think Beal is moved though, and with Wiseman's struggles they will probably need to lower their targets. Especially if Minny keeps that pick this year. I am not sure what salary GS could offer with Wiseman and the Minny pick, but I expect Golden State to be very aggressive this offseason. Could Collins be a target?
As far as the Mavs, I don't want to say they always screw up in these complicated acquisitions, but it certainly feels like their track record is not great. When there are a lot of balls in the air and the Mavs front office has to execute a plan with multiple steps to perfection, they are more than likely left standing with nowhere to sit. I trust a team like Miami to land a plane in these situations.....The Mavs.....not really. The Mavs have to hit a homerun this offseason.