The Rockets have some interest in Hawks forward John Collins, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Iko suggests that Houston hasn’t put a formal offer on the table for Collins, but that the two teams have talked as Atlanta gauges league-wide interest in the big man.
As Iko details, the Rockets have expressed interest in Collins in the past, including when they traded Clint Capela to Atlanta back at the 2020 deadline. Although they’re intrigued by the possibility of acquiring the 25-year-old, the Rockets would have to consider a number of factors, including Collins’ fit alongside young cornerstones Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith, as well as his long-term contract.
一線鷹迷(迷AJ)2023-01-28 21:38:48
The New Orleans Pelicans remain interested in trading for John Collins of the Atlanta Hawks. The two sides are seen as good partners, as New Orleans could send defensive-minded players to Atlanta, as the Hawks look to balance offense and defense on their roster.
The Pelicans have been gauging interest in Devonte' Graham, Jaxson Hayes and Naji Marshall around the NBA. New Orleans is willing to move them as a group or as individuals. Graham still has two years and $24.7 million left on his deal after this one, but the final season only carries a light guarantee. Hayes can be made a restricted free agent this summer, while Marshall's minimum deal carries a team option for next season.
The Jazz remain among the teams with strong interest in Collins, and The Athletic’s Kelly Iko reported last week that the Rockets are also pursuing Collins. When the Jazz and Hawks discussed a Collins deal early in the season, Atlanta asked for Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt, according to sources. The Jazz countered by asking for a first-round pick in return, and when the Hawks declined, talks stalled.
It remains to be seen where conversations unfold between Fields and the Jazz’s front office led by CEO Danny Ainge and GM Justin Zanik.
一線鷹迷(迷AJ)2023-01-31 09:19:38
Moore classifies the Pelicans as a team “unlikely to make moves,” though they are interested in wing help. Sources tell Moore the Hawks are unlikely to trade John Collins, as the new front office regime appears to value him more than the previous one did.
Sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic that they've dropped their mandate for a first round pick and are instead focused on landing a quality player, or players, in return for Collins.