NBA off-season 2022: Sacramento Kings interested in Atlanta Hawks' John Collins
The Sacramento Kings are interested in Atlanta Hawks' versatile big man John Collins, who would fit the bill as a 'win-now' player.
FollowThe Sacramento Kings, who are now "comfortable" drafting with the fourth pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, are also expected to pursue John Collins through a trade. The Kings have reportedly been interested in acquiring "win-now" players this offseason as they try to end an 18-year Playoffs drought. Collins would undoubtedly help the Kings do that. Collins is a versatile big who can roll to the rim with authority and shoot the ball at a high percentage as well.Â
Regarding the Kings' situation in the draft and their interest in Collins, NBA Insider Shams Charania said, "The Kings are becoming increasingly comfortable drafting at No. 4 in Thursday's draft and have described a steep price for teams behind them in the lottery who are attempting to trade up, sources said."
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"Sacramento general manager Monte McNair has engaged in conversations around Hawks forward John Collins — among a slew of other established, productive players in the market — but there has been no involvement of the No. 4 pick in the discussions centred on Collins, and McNair will ultimately make the decision on the pick, according to sources," added Charania.
Collins signed a five-year $125 million deal last NBA off-season after playing a pivotal role in the Hawks' Eastern Conference Finals run. In his first season with the new contract, Collins struggled with injury, as he missed 28 regular-season games and was far from 100%, as the Hawks were eliminated in the first round of the Playoffs.
