2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

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John Collins last 2 games: 

Indiana: 25 points 7 rebounds 1 block

Washington: 28 points 8 rebounds 2 blocks

He's starting to play well for Atlanta.  For the season, he's averaging 18 points and 8 rebounds.  He's shooting 56% from the field, 39% from 3, 83% from the FT line.  Just envisioning a trio of Luka, KP, and Collins.  I know he's a restricted free agent, but we can make it uncomfortable for Atlanta with a front-loaded contract.  They have salary cap issues and for what it's worth, they've actually played decent without Collins at times throughout the season.  Okongwu has stepped up his game in Collins' absence.  However, he has a long way to go.  He's very unpolished.  But ultimately, Atlanta has to pay big money for Trae Young and Deandre Hunter in the next 2 years.  I believe they would like to keep Collins but are not willing to match a big contract.  Remember, they offered Collins 4 years 90 million at the beginning of the year which Collins rejected.  It also helps Collins' agent is Jeff Schwartz (a Mavs friendly agent)

I noticed that late game Collins was sitting behind 3 point line and they ran PNR with Young and Capela.  If that means anything.

I also noticed very late game they went to Collins in the paint close to the rim and he got it ripped away.  Only one play.

Does it mean anything that they prefer to go with Capela in the PNR late game?

Maybe it doesnt.  Maybe Capela and Collins are similar in PNR but Collins can shoot the 3.