Hawks Trade John Collins to Jazz in Cap-Clearing Deal

• The Hawks traded John Collins to the Utah Jazz for Rudy Gay and a future second-round pick.
• The trade allows the Hawks to get under the luxury tax threshold and clear cap space for future moves.
• Collins, the Hawks' 2017 first-round pick, averaged 13.1 points and 6.5 rebounds per game last season.
• Gay, 36, is owed $6.5 million next season, allowing the Hawks to save money and gain flexibility.
• The Jazz add an athletic big man to pair with Lauri Markkanen and rookie Walker Kessler.

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