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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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PORTLAND, OREGON – FEBRUARY 09: Zach Collins #33 of the Portland Trail Blazers warms up prior to taking on the Miami Heat at Moda Center on February 09, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

Portland Trail Blazers

Overview:

Atlanta grabs another young big man for a lottery-protected 2022 first-rounder that turns unprotected in ’23 if it doesn’t transfer.

Why Atlanta says yes:

Throwing another young talent into the fire to see if a change of scenery does the former 10th overall pick any good. They should be good enough in 2021 that losing their first-rounder won’t hold too much weight.

Why Portland says yes:

They get away from a young, unproven player as they try and fill their roster with win-now players around Dame and C.J. Can use the pick to help bring in another vet via trade.

Why Atlanta says no:

Zach Collins has yet to show he’s capable of being a true NBA player and could easily flame out and be off the team at the end of his contract. Also would be the fourth center on the roster.

Why Portland says no:

Instead of trying to flip the Hawks’  pick into another win-now player, they could just cut out the middle man and trade Collins for one.