07-29-2021, 09:19 AM
(07-29-2021, 09:12 AM)TXBamanut Wrote: So, now Atlanta is attaching the player they got from one of those picks from us, AND another first to go lower in the lottery? Trying to get off salary to sign Collins, maybe? That's not clear to me.
I think it was Zach Lowe who mentioned the Hawks may want to reset their timeline with one of their young players this offseason. The thinking is in the next two years, these young guys will be looking for their next contract and the Hawks won't be able to afford them. Reddish had a few nice moments in the playoffs after a rough season, so maybe they hope to use him and their first round pick to get a lottery pick and have that extra time on a player on a rookie deal.
I never viewed Collins as an option after the trade deadline last year. Add to the fact they had a great run in the playoffs and their rookie big man is out for a while. I think he stays in ATL....Dallas was never an option after the trade deadline imo.