And though one league source said Dallas is among six teams loosely engaged in discussions for Atlanta forward John Collins, but that Dallas wasn’t near the front of the line. Another source said that two weeks ago it was a near-certainty the Hawks would trade Collins, but now: “I think it’s 60-40 they keep him.” – via Brad Townsend @ Dallas Morning News
The Wolves explored the Atlanta Hawks forward/center both during the draft in November and several times throughout the regular season. But the asking price was always too rich for their blood, and the Hawks have even more reason to dig their heels in now that they have won eight of their last nine games to vault up the Eastern Conference playoff ladder. – via Jon Krawczynski @ The Athletic
Chris Grenham: Woj on the Woj & Lowe Special said the Hawks will likely keep John Collins. Added that they had discussions with a number of teams, but he’ll probably finish the year with Atlanta. – via Twitter chrisgrenham
