The Celtics need something, sitting just one game over .500. Fortunately, the Hawks have something go give that could be of some use to Danny Ainge and Co.
His name is John Collins.
Word has spread throughout the NBA this past week that the Hawks' forward is available at the right price. And, sure enough, there is a path the Celtics can venture down in order to secure Collins' services.
So, who says no?
Celtics get: John Collins, Solomon Hill
Hawks get: Robert Williams, Grant Willams, Aaron Nesmith, 2022 first-rounder, 2024 first-rounder (lottery protected)
At first blush, it would seem a lot for the Celtics to give up. But Collins is that good and the 29-year-old Hill ... well, his contract makes it work and expires after this season.
Collins is coming off a Saturday night performance in which he scored 18 points to go along with nine rebounds. Two games ago he netted 33 points, and for the season the 23-year-old is averaging just more than 18 points a game for the season.
