Breaking news came Monday as the Atlanta Hawks trade forward John Collins to the Utah Jazz for Rudy Gay and a future second-round pick. This news comes after GM Landry Fields appeared on Dukes & Bell on Friday discussing the state of the team and the possibility of some pieces moving.
Collins has averaged 15.8 PPG and 6.5 total rebounds in his six seasons in Atlanta. His production, however, has declined over the past few seasons as his usage and shot attempts have declined.
ESPN sources: The Hawks are finalizing a trade to send F/C John Collins to the Jazz for Rudy Gay and a future second-round pick. Atlanta is largely offloading Collins’ three-year, $78 million deal for some flexibility and roster alignment with impending changes to the salary cap. pic.twitter.com/CpAfTNXKMq
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 26, 2023
Rudy Gay, 36, averaged 5.5 in 15 minutes per game in 56 appearances last season in Utah. He’ll either be a player off Quin Snyder’s bench or be used as a trade chip on a deal that expires after this season.
Featured image Photo credit: April 27, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) warms up before Game 6 of the 2023 NBA playoffs against the Boston Celtics at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
