(02-11-2021, 06:17 PM)omahen Wrote: We are just spinning in a circle. They were not sure, if he is a cornerstone... They offered 90 mil contract, because this is how much they thought he is worth. He thought he is worth more and decided to bet on himself. This doesn't mean their path is over... Now the Hawks will reevaluate based on half of season performance and make a decision. Trade or keep.
TriggHere is a piece from The Athletic with Hollinger and Atlanta beat writer:
https://theathletic.com/2376322/2021/02/...m-reddish/
Quote: What I can’t see happening is Schlenk letting Collins walk in free agency for nothing like what Sacramento did with Bogdanovic. There are really only two options that I can foresee happening: Collins returning on a significant salary or the Hawks trading him in a splashy move. I’m sure they will listen to offers, but keeping Collins just seems like the wise decision because of the player he has grown into. He’s one of the best young power forwards in the league.
Even if Atlanta would be willing to just let Collins walk in FA (not match offer sheet), the cost for Mavs would be JRich and THJ, and basically no other way to replace their production. The way for Mavs is to transfer Johnson into a rotation player at TDL and resign their guys, imho. If trade opportunity for a player like Collins appears, you take it, of course.
On this we agree. I can’t read the article as I am not a member but I think I get the gist from your notes. I also agree that he will not walk for free and have been consistent with that thought.
Did you look at the article I posted in my reply regarding thoughts with the Mav’s.
https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/news/da...hn-collins