John Collins has been traded to the Utah Jazz in a salary dump

The Hawks will receive Rudy Gay and a future second-round pick in exchange for Collins.

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The move allows the Hawks to get below the luxury tax threshold and free up cap space for future moves.

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Collins is owed $125 million over the next five seasons, a hefty price tag for a player who has not lived up to expectations in Atlanta.

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Gay, 35, is a veteran forward who is coming off a season in which he averaged 13.2 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.

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He is a good fit for the Hawks, as he can provide some scoring and rebounding off the bench.

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The trade is a sign that the Hawks are rebuilding.

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They have traded away several of their top players in recent years, including Collins, De'Andre Hunter, and Cam Reddish.

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The team is hoping to build around Trae Young, but they will need to add some more talent around him if they want to be competitive in the Eastern Conference.

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The trade of John Collins is a significant move for both the Hawks and the Jazz. It will be interesting to see how both teams fare in the upcoming season.

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