One of 24 players who will be eligible for a rookie scale extension during the abridged 2020 offseason, Hawks big man John Collins said today that he’s “in good hopes and good spirits” that the two sides will be able to work something out (Twitter link via Chris Kirschner of The Athletic).
Collins has said multiple times in recent months that he feels as if he’s worthy of a maximum-salary contract or something close to it on his next deal. However, he suggested today that he’ll also prioritize getting something done ahead of his fourth year rather than waiting until 2021 — perhaps even if it means taking a little less.
“I would always want to get it done now than later,” Collins said, per Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Twitter link). “… I feel like that’s just natural, human nature. For me, security-wise and going forth I could say a million reasons why I want to get it done now, but I would always rather it be sooner than later, so sooner. This summer.”
If Collins and the Hawks don’t reach an agreement this offseason, it would put him on track for restricted free agency in 2021. He’ll almost certainly be in line for a big payday either way, but if he’s looking for security, he may follow in the footsteps of last year’s group of rookie scale extension candidates — nine of those players signed offseason extensions in 2019, with Brandon Ingram and Malik Beasley among the only legit candidates for new contracts who didn’t get them.
Here’s more on the Hawks:
- Speaking today to reporters, including Chris Kirschner of The Athletic (Twitter link), veteran center Clint Capela said his heel – plagued by plantar fasciitis during the season – feels “way, way better.” Although Capela feels as if the injury has healed, he won’t be able to definitively say he’s 100% until he’s able to do 5-on-5 work, Kirschner adds.
- In a mailbag for The Athletic, Kirschner explores the idea of the Hawks attempting to make a “consolidation trade” for a star, identifies some possible offseason free agent targets, and addresses a handful of other topics.
- In the wake of the NBA’s decision not to include the Hawks in plans to restart the 2019/20 campaign, Trae Young is using Atlanta’s exclusion as fuel heading into next year, as Sarah K. Spencer of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution relays. “Getting this time off is really motivating all of us to not be in this position again next year,” Young said.
Chris Crouse contributed to this post.
If Hawks don’t want to overpay Collins 40 million dollars and Pistons don’t want to overpay Wood and Kennard, I can start the trade offering idea
Warriors offer Wiggins, Warriors pick, Wolves pick，6 second round picks
Pistons offer Wood and Kennard
Hawks offer Collins and Huerter
Both Pistons and hawks keep the picks, it could be separate trade offering
Who gets stuck with Wiggins then?
With 40% revenue loss，Most young players still want 181 million max or near max
How can owners make big money？
Trade, trade, trade
Wiggins, Griffin and Drummond are a pretty awesome frontcourt to build with and make the playoffs next year as well.
Drummond left to the Cavs. Wiggins Griffin and Drummond would struggle to make the playoffs as a trio too
Collins is signed till 21-22. So they can sign him next yr. I’m sure they want to see him and Capela playing. Hawks have good young talent. Have a gd draft coming. They have a whole yr to see which way to go. They have Fernando and Labissiere. Who are still young and 1st rd picks. Hawks have a nice future IMO. Just need to be patient.
Hawks: Brandon Ingram + Josh Hart
Pelicans: 1st overall pick + Cam Reddish + Dwayne Dedmon
GSW: Hawks pick (4th) + JJ Reddick + Hawks second
Hawks have a big 4 of Young Ingram Collins and Capela with Heuter and Hart filling out the SG position. They also have Hunter and Teague off the bench. This team becomes a young playoff threat that’ll only get better and better.
Pelicans look great for the future. Lonzo LaMelo future backcourt brothers both tall long pass first guards that can shoot. Reddish a developing 3 and D wing that’s Zions friend from college. Zion the superstar. Hayes and NAW still learning and Jrue Holiday still on the roster. Plus no big or long term contracts.
GSW get back a solid pick, an all time great shooter and another late pick. Reddick would be a great back up shooter and in lineups with Klay at the 3 would be insane. GSW still most likely either get Okungwu Toppin or Wiseman at 4 anyway.