Atlanta Hawks: The pros and cons of trading John Collins

The Atlanta Hawks have a decision to make before the end of the season. Do they or do they not trade John Collins?

The Atlanta Hawks have had a decision to make since they failed to come to an agreement for a rookie extension with John Collins. The fourth-year power forward appears to have differences with Trae Young about how the offense should be run for the Hawks.

Unlike the situation with James Harden and the Houston Rockets, the parties involved have managed to keep the conversation civil so there is not a great rush to trade Collins. However, the Hawks do not want to risk Collins walking at the end of the season for nothing.

As a result, the rumor mill has been bubbling and brewing about whether the Hawks are indeed going to trade Collins or are they going to see if they can patch things up. This would be their preferred situation but not one which is too likely.

The Atlanta Hawks are in no rush to decide on John Collins

While the rest of the NBA was in a frenzy over the James Harden trade the Hawks did not need to enter into the fray. Instead, they are able to sit back and watch, waiting to see if they can the right deal for Collins.

They have until March 25, the NBA trade deadline, to make a deal for Collins. Most teams will not be able to offer some of their desired trade pieces until the new contract protections have come off. For most players, this is at the start of February. With all that in mind, let’s take a look at the pros and cons of trading John Collins.