Atlanta Hawks Asking Price for John Collins Revealed

John Collins trade rumors are swirling again.

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Another day, another opportunity, another John Collins trade rumor. At this point, it's difficult not to become numb to all the trade talks. But thanks to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, we have new reporting on what's going on with the Atlanta Hawks front office and their star power forward.

According to Fischer, one team contacted by Atlanta regarding Collins told Bleacher Report the Hawks were only seeking a valuable first-round pick and a starting-caliber player in exchange for the talented young forward. 

Additionally, Jerami Grant has been frequently mentioned as a primary trade target for the Hawks this deadline, and Atlanta placed a call to San Antonio about Derrick White. 

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Trading Collins now seems perplexing at best. The stretch-four is averaging 16.8 points and 7.9 rebounds this season. He's also shooting a career-best 41.4% from behind the arc. Even better, the Hawks are on a five-game winning streak.

But it's important to keep in mind that the Hawks signed Collins to a five-year, $125 million contract this past offseason. That is a fair deal, especially once the salary cap increases in a few years. However, if you count Gallinari's full salary for next season, the Hawks would be over the projected luxury tax line for 2022-23, with nine players under contract. 

It's safe to say that Hawks General Manager Travis Schlenk will be reworking the roster at the trade deadline to reposition the team for the rest of the season and beyond. Stay locked into Sports Illustrated's AllHawks.com for breaking news, highlights, and analysis.

Jerami Grant / © Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

The Detroit Pistons forward has become one of the most heavily sought-after players leading up to the February 10 trade deadline. Jerami Grant is averaging 20.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 24 games this season. The 22-23 season is the final year of Grant's deal, and he will receive $20.95 million.

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Derrick White / © Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

The San Antonio Spurs guard has recently been rumored as a part of a trade package for John Collins. Derrick White is averaging 14.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 5.6 assists in 44 games this season. White is in the first season of a 4 year, $70,000,000 contract with the Spurs

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Ben Simmons / © Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Unless you have been living under a rock, you know that the Philadelphia 76ers have been trying to trade Ben Simmons for months. The Hawks have seriously considered a move but talks cooled off once the 76ers front office tried including Tobias Harris in the trade.

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Jalen Brunson / © Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

NBA executives and fans alike are high of Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson. Given that the Mavericks wanted John Collins before he signed his deal with the Hawks, it should be no surprise that they want Collins now. Brunson would be part of a trade package as he is on a dirt-cheap contract which expires following this season.

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Marcus Smart / © Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been linked in almost every trade talk theorized over the past few weeks. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, the Hawks considered trading Cam Reddish and Kevin Huerter for Smart before they made the deal with the New York Knicks.

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