The NBA machine continues to turn after the 2023 NBA Draft with another big-name player on the move. After years of NBA trade rumors, John Collins was finally traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Utah Jazz. The deal was surprising and is one that Los Angeles Lakers fans should raise an eyebrow toward.
All Atlanta got in return for Collins was Rudy Gay’s expiring contract and a second-round pick. It is clear that Atlanta was simply trying to save money and create financial flexibility in the future.
While Collins is coming off of a down year, he is still a young player with real value.