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Jan 7, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 7, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
The Los Angeles Lakers are in desperate need of a rebuild. Despite having stars like LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, and Anthony Davis, the team failed to qualify for the postseason. After the sacking of the previous coach, the fans expect a new signing to improve the squad.
There have been various names linked to the Lakers. One of the biggest names is Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls who enters free agency in the offseason. Moreover, an Atlanta Hawks star is being discussed among the fanbase and potentially the front office.
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The Atlanta Hawks are looking to add a lottery pick and John Collins is a candidate to be moved, per @KevinOConnorNBA pic.twitter.com/M8TyAp13Fv
— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) June 13, 2022
The Hawks are looking to add a lottery pick and are ready to sacrifice a player for that. The name popping up is John Collins. He is an essential part of Trae Young’s team and they are looking to move him in search of a different player and a potential lottery pick for the future.
Fans speculate LeBron James’ Lakers to sign Hawks star
There is no denying that the Los Angeles Lakers had a shocker of a season. After landing Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards, the team was expected to do big things. However, they failed to make it into the playoffs.
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Mar 19, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) celebrates with guard Malik Monk (11) and guard Austin Reaves (15) drug the first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Although LeBron James was fantastic individually, he could not carry his team into the playoffs. LeBron averaged 30.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 6.2 assists for the 2021-22 season. Some great stats for a 37-year-old!
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With John Collins looking to leave the Atlanta Hawks, fans on Twitter are speculating the Lakers to sign him. Here are some of the best reactions.
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— 𝙍𝙤𝙘𝙘 💫 (@RookieRocc) June 13, 2022
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— 🤞🏾 (@yeahokbuddy473) June 13, 2022
Big mistake moving Collins. They need to shop some of the other salary guys. Gallinari, Wright is getting 10 million. Capella can be moved and have Collins play C. They have big O as well. Collins is efficient. That is key for them.
— Coco Moloco (@cocomoloco1721) June 13, 2022
John Collins you are not a laker
— Yankee Truther RBW (@slimericaaa) June 13, 2022
Atlanta looking to make big moves this off-season. They could be a scary team next year👀.
— osh (@itsoshh) June 13, 2022
How has Collins performed this season?
All this talk around Collins joining the Lakers is for a reason comes as he is an important part of the Hawks. He averaged 16.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists this season.
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John Collins was crucial for the Hawks and Trae Young as they successfully made it into the playoffs. The Hawks faced the Miami Heat in the first round of the playoffs and they lost 4-1. Collins averaged 9.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists as the Heat got through the Hawks pretty easily.
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Do you think the Los Angeles Lakers will sign John Collins? Let us know in the comments down below.
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