Collins was traded from the Hawks to the Jazz on Monday in exchange for Rudy Gay and a future second-round pick, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
Collins' name has been in the rumor mill for years, so it's no surprise to see him finally dealt. The return for Collins is underwhelming, so this is mostly a salary dump for the Hawks with Collins owed $78 million over the next three years. The Hawks now have some flexibility to make additional moves, while Collins gets a fresh start in Utah and could have a featured role alongside Lauri Markkanen at small forward and Walker Kessler at center. Collins could see a sizable bump in fantasy value with this move.
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Hawks' John Collins: Modest end to season
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Collins produced 16 points (6-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 128-120 loss to Boston in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Collins wasn't terrible in the Game 6 loss but certainly didn't set the world on fire either. Thursday's defeat brings to an end what can only be described as an underwhelming campaign for both Collins and the Hawks. Despite having proven himself in the past, Collins looked like a shell of his former self for a solid portion of the season. Heading into 2023-24, he is going to have to make some significant changes should he hope to be a key piece on a team with playoff aspirations.
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Hawks' John Collins: Finally gets going in win
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Collins recorded 22 points (9-18 FG, 4-9 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 119-117 win over the Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Better late than never is what they say, and this was certainly the case Tuesday. After a poor showing thus far in the playoffs, Collins finally rediscovered some form right when the Hawks needed it the most. Based on his inconsistent production this season, stringing two strong games together could prove difficult for Collins. Hawks fans will be hoping he can build off this effort Thursday in Atlanta, as they attempt to extend the series to Game 7.
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Hawks' John Collins: Rough trot continues
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Collins notched eight points (3-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds and one assist over 21 minutes during Friday's 130-122 victory over the Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Collins managed just 21 minutes in the victory, unable to produce anything of note once again. In a season full of disappointment, it appears as though Collins has simply lost his mojo at this point. Although he continues to start, his production is nowhere near what we have seen him do in the past. Looking beyond this season, perhaps a change of scenery is the only thing that can change his fortunes.
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Hawks' John Collins: Will play Tuesday
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Collins (back) isn't listed on the Hawks' injury report for Tuesday's Play-In matchup against Miami.
Collins sat out the regular-season finale due to low back tightness, but as expected, he'll be available for Atlanta's first playoff action. Across 71 regular-season appearances, the sixth-year forward averaged 13.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 blocks in 30.0 minutes per game.
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Hawks' John Collins: Not playing Sunday
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Collins is out for Sunday's game against the Celtics due to low back tightness.
Collins' back injury is just a sign of the general wear and tear of the regular season, and his availability for the Play-In matchup against the Heat shouldn't be questioned. Collins ends the 2022-23 season averaging 13.1 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 71 contests.
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Hawks' John Collins: Cleans up at free-throw line
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Collins tallied 23 points (6-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 8-8 FT) and three rebounds across 26 minutes in Wednesday's 134-116 win over the Wizards.
After going 8-for-16 from the free-throw line over a five-game stretch from March 25 through April 2, Collins has bounced back nicely in that area over his subsequent two appearances. He's gone a perfect 11-for-11 from the charity stripe between Wednesday's game and Tuesday's win over the Bulls, bringing his rate back up above 80 percent for the season. Collins was able to deliver some three-point production to go along with the efficiency from the charity stripe, but his stat line was otherwise hollow. That's a regular occurrence of late, as he's averaging just 4.9 boards, 1.1 assists, 0.5 blocks and 0.4 steals in 21 appearances since the All-Star break.
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Hawks' John Collins: Held to five points
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Collins racked up five points (2-10 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 28 minutes during Friday's 124-107 loss to the Nets.
Collins was starting to roll in mid-March, but now he's back on the wrong trajectory. Over the past three games, he's averaging just 8.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 three-pointers without any steals or blocks. He's also shooting just 33 percent in that span.
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Hawks' John Collins: Efficient performance in win
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Collins produced 21 points (9-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 32 minutes during Saturday's 143-130 victory over Indiana.
Collins scored double-digits for the fifth straight game, during which time he has shot at least 50 percent in all five. After a mediocre season, Collins is finding some consistency, much to the delight of fantasy managers battling in their playoffs. The Hawks play again Sunday, making Collins a firm hold in all formats, at least for now.
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Hawks' John Collins: Heats up with 22 points
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Collins closed Friday's 127-119 victory over the Warriors with 22 points (8-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one block and one steal across 29 minutes.
Collins was on a mission right from the start of this game, racking up 17 points in the first quarter alone. The last time that Collins eclipsed 17 points in an entire game was way back on Jan. 25. He's been working with shooting coach Kyle Korver and will look to build on this momentum Sunday against the Spurs.
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Hawks' John Collins: Lands four triples in win
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Collins finished Wednesday's 122-120 victory over the Wizards with 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt), five rebounds, one block and one steal across 29 minutes.
Collins paced Atlanta with a team-high mark from three-point range, a surprising development given that he had hit just four triples combined in his last eight appearances. Though he paired the three-point production with contributions in the defensive categories, Collins continues to endure a disappointing fantasy season relative to where he went in drafts. His season-long averages of 12.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.8 three-pointers are all his lowest since he became a full-time starter in the 2018-19 campaign.
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Hawks' John Collins: Available to play Sunday
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Collins (back) has been upgraded to available and will play Sunday against the Nets.
Collins was tabbed as a game-time call after missing Friday's game against the Cavaliers due to tightness in his lower back, but the big man is healthy enough to feature Sunday and should start, as has been the case in each of his previous 50 appearances this season. He's averaging 11.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game across seven February outings.
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Hawks' John Collins: Questionable for Sunday
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Collins is questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets due to low-back tightness, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Collins has exited concussion protocol, but his status is still in questionable due to a back issue. If Collins is held out again, Saddiq Bey would presumably draw a second consecutive start.
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Hawks' John Collins: Ruled out Friday
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Collins (concussion) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Cleveland, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Collins landed in the NBA's concussion protocol Saturday and was unable to gain clearance during the All-Star break. His next chance to play will be Sunday against Brooklyn.
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Hawks' John Collins: Enters concussion protocol
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The Hawks placed Collins in the NBA's concussion protocol Saturday.
Collins departed Wednesday's game versus the Knicks with a head injury and has been officially diagnosed with a concussion. He'll get some additional time to rest up and work through the recovery steps during the All-Star break before his next chance to suit up arrives Feb. 24 against the Cavaliers.
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Hawks' John Collins: Will not return
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Collins (head evaluation) has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Collins will finish Wednesday's tilt with eight points, two rebounds and one block across 22 minutes. Trent Forrest, Saddiq Bey and Jalen Johnson are likely to pick up his vacated minutes. Collins will have the entirety of the All-Star break to heal up before the Hawks take on the Cavaliers on Feb. 24.
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Hawks' John Collins: Iffy to return Wednesday
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Collins is questionable to return to Wednesday's game versus the Knicks due to a head injury.
Collins tallied eight points, two rebounds and one block in 22 minutes before exiting Wednesday's game. Trent Forrest, Saddiq Bey and Jalen Johnson are candidates to see extended minutes if Collins is unable to return.
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Hawks' John Collins: Good to go Wednesday
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Collins (hip) has been cleared to play Wednesday against the Knicks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Collins should re-join the starting five, pushing Saddiq Bey to the bench. Prior to Collins' absence during Monday's loss to the Hornets, the forward appeared in 27 straight games and averaged 14.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 blocks in 31.1 minutes.
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Hawks' John Collins: Participates in shootaround
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Collins (hip) participated in morning shootaround but remains listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Collins sat out Monday's loss to Charlotte, but his participation in shootaround suggests he's trending in the right direction. He'll have his status updated ahead of the 7:30 p.m. ET opening tip, and Saddiq Bey would likely start again if Collins remains out.
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Hawks' John Collins: Questionable vs. Knicks
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Collins (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Knicks.
Collins sat out Monday's 144-138 loss to the Hornets due to left hip flexor soreness, which may also keep him sidelined for Atlanta's final game before the break. The newly acquired Saddiq Bey will presumably draw a second straight start if Collins remains shelved.
