For the second year in a row, John Collins, the Hawks’ 23-year-old power forward, is rumored to be available despite his big numbers ... and that Atlanta is contending for a playoff spot.
So, Sam Amick of The Athletic wrote Friday, “Nonetheless, sources say the Hawks have shown a willingness to listen to offers for Collins (this should surprise no one).”
One big reason is, as Amick wrote, that Collins is due for an extension this summer and word is that he’s already turned down a $90 million offer from Hawks owners. So, if they’re not willing to pay him and would rather get something for him rather than lose him for nothing, why not listen to offers?