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Atlanta Hawks: 3 Potential John Collins Trades

By Dallin Duffy

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - FEBRUARY 07: John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket during the first quarter of the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on February 07, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - FEBRUARY 07: John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket during the first quarter of the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on February 07, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Omar Rawlings/Getty Images) /
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Feb 5, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) dibbles the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Josh Okogie (20) plays defense in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /

Minnesota Timberwolves

Maybe not a no-brainer of a destanation, but Collins to Minnesota could make a lot of sense for both sides. Not many teams are in desperation win-now more than Minny, who have to get into the win column more often as Karl-Anthony Towns gets older.

With the additions of D’Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards, the team looks to be heading in the right direction, but in a tough Western Conference, they’ll need all the help they can get.

Collins can flip them from a frisky team to a true contender and they have some real assets for the Atlanta Hawks to get back.

Trade machine link

The Hawks get back Culver, the No. 6 overall pick in 2019 who like Cam Reddish, struggled early on as a rookie before turning it on late. He’s just another young, defensive-minded wing they can add to their bench.

The first-round pick is obviously nice and Naz Reid is no after thought either. He averaged 9.0 points and 4.1 rebounds in just 16.5 minutes per game last season.

It’s not the blockbuster return Hawks fans are liekly hoping for, but it is a solid enough return if they are dead set on trading him.