John Collins...Our Third Star

[ItsGoTime]

The Hawks would want a mint for a stud cost controlled front court player like Okongwu.  That team has amassed some exceptional depth. They’ll probably shuffle some guys around, but they’re not going to trade any of their cheap, young talent for the likes of Maxi and JRich. The Mavs will need to focus on the high priced veterans (Gallinari, Capella) if they want someone off that roster.

Just trying to figure out how studly this 12 mpg regular season and 7.8 mpg playoff rookie who didn't get any votes for either all rookie teams is. I'm giving him value cause I'm willing to take on Gallinari's horrible contract and while Maxi isn't a stud, he fits any big rotation Atl wants to throw out on the court. JRich isn't anything special, but he's expiring and he could have some bench value. I mean, if they're trying to keep JCollins and all their other young studs, this is the angle I take. If they're willing to let Collins go, I'd actually prefer to take him off their hands, cause THAT is a young stud!

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Maybe Gallanari is the realistic salary dump target if you’re looking to give up the likes of Maxi, Brunson, Green, etc.

This is basically saying we actually WANT Gallinari and that horrible contract. Why would we give up any actual asset to get that?