3 years agoAtlanta Hawks forward
John Collins could be moved ahead of Thursday's NBA Draft. The 24-year-old was on several team's radars last offseason. However, he remained with his current club, agreeing to a five-year, $125 million deal. Collins, who has seen his production decline since 2019-20, averaged 16.2 points, 10.1 boards, and 1.6 blocks in 2021-22. He's also battled numerous injuries over the years, so his fantasy desirability may be at its lowest point ever heading into October, no matter where he ends up.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Jake Fischer
3 years agoAtlanta Hawks forward
John Collins is expected to get moved soon. With the start of the new league year on the horizon, the veteran's name continues to be tied into multiple trade scenarios, with a potential swap with the Suns for
Deandre Ayton one of the many possibilities. The 24-year-old had his best season during 2019-20, where he averaged 21.6 points, 10.1 boards, and 1.6 blocks. Since then, Collin's production has declined, and he finished the 2021-22 campaign by averaging 16.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks. Nonetheless, Collins has proven he can be an effective fantasy option over the years. Still, his inability to stay healthy should be a significant concern for managers in any format.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Marc Stein
3 years agoAtlanta Hawks forward
John Collins made his return to action on Sunday, but moved back into the starting five on Tuesday. He finished with 13 points, 10 rebounds, and two assists during Tuesday's Game 2 loss to the Miami Heat. It was a loss, but it's encouraging to see Collins playing 29 minutes. The hope is that Collins will be able to play a few more minutes during their Game 3 matchup.
Onyeka Okongwu shifted to the bench on Tuesday and finished with two points in 19 minutes. He won't have much streaming appeal while Collins is healthy and starting again.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
3 years agoAtlanta Hawks forward
John Collins (finger, foot) will suit up on Sunday for the series opener versus Miami, barring any setbacks. The 24-year-old hasn't played in over a month. However, with
Clint Capela (knee) out for the foreseeable future, Collins' return couldn't come at a better time. Nonetheless, he may not see his usual workload, so
Danilo Gallinari may continue to benefit on the offensive end despite his omission from the starting lineup.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania
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