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Atlanta Hawks: One Potential Off-Season Trade With Each Team

By Dallin Duffy

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 30: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards reacts to a play against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Capital One Arena on October 30, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 30: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards reacts to a play against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Capital One Arena on October 30, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 26: Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic drives against John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks in the second half at State Farm Arena on February 26, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Orlando Magic

Overview:

Two young star power forwards switch teams with Atlanta picking up two pick swaps as well.

Why Atlanta says yes:

Jonathan Isaac is an elite defender already at the age of 22, and while his offensive peak is lower than Collins, he could be a better overall fit next to Young, Huerter, and Reddish.

Why Orlando says yes:

Isaac’s injury history is concerning and Collins can be a nice change of pace on a team that has a lot of defensive studs already.

Why Atlanta says no:

As mentioned, Isaac has injury issues and needs to work on his outside scoring. Just pick swaps might not be enough to justify swapping him for Collins.

Why Orlando says no:

John Collins is basically a slightly worse Aaron Gordon at this point in his career, and their attempts to move Gordon to the three have not panned out. They would likely have to make one into a sixth man.