Peachtree Hoops: Report: Hawks “operating with the goal” of moving John Collins ahead of Thursday’s draft

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Rumors have been swirling around the Atlanta Hawks since their season ended with a 4-1 series loss to the Miami Heat in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. One of the names that continues to be brought up in reports is that of forward John Collins.

Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report fanned the flames again on Wednesday, when he offered this insight into where the Hawks are with a potential Collins trade.

One thing that is certain: the Atlanta Hawks, sources say, are operating with the goal of trading John Collins before Thursday night gets underway. https://t.co/a6TWhJk13S

— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) June 22, 2022

This comes on the heels of ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski saying Tuesday evening that Atlanta was likely to deal Collins at some point in the future.

Woj says the Atlanta Hawks want to make some significant moves around the draft and free agency.

And that John Collins is likely to move in a deal whether it's sooner or later.#NBATwitter #TrueToAtlanta pic.twitter.com/6UFuk21A59

— ’ (@_Talkin_NBA) June 22, 2022

The Hawks are clearly being aggressive in trade talks and looking to change the roster construction around Trae Young heading into the 2022-23 season. Answers may come sooner than later on the Collins front if Fischer’s reporting of a move ideally coming before Thursday’s draft comes to fruition.

Stay tuned.

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