Golden State Warriors: 8 trades for No. 2 overall NBA Draft pick

By Tony Pesta | Aug 22, 2020

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5. Atlanta Hawks

Can John Collins be replaced by the Atlanta Hawks? Eric Paschall would surely be a worthy candidate to fill in this role.

Collins made a big jump in his development this year by posting averages of 21.6 points and 10.1 rebounds per game. He is a springy athlete who shot above 40 percent from the 3-point line and acted as the Hawks second-best offensive threat alongside Trae Young.

However, something doesn’t feel right in Atlanta. Despite their collection of young players, they still finished 14th in the East. Swapping Collins for Paschall, a player with similar attributes (albeit less talented) and a chance to select 2nd in the draft order and the Hawks might be interested.

In return, the Warriors gain a versatile forward who can step in and help them immediately. His 3-point shooting is encouraging and a great fit for the Dubs who need additional spacing in their frontcourt.

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