Hawks, John Collins 'not close on an agreement' for contract extension
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, John Collins and the Atlanta Hawks are "not close on an agreement" regarding a new contract extension.
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Collins had a strong year with the Hawks, who surged to the Eastern Conference Finals. The 23-year-old averaged 17.6 points and 7.4 rebounds per game in the 2020-21 regular season. Collins is a restricted free agent, so the Hawks can match any offer he signs with another team.