ClutchPoints 23 hours ago
Hawks’ John Collins working on laundry list of improvements, including 3-point shooting
Though he had a solid rookie season, Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins is still looking to improve his game in several areas, including defensive reads and perimeter shooting. The former Wake Forest Demon Decon said as much in a recent interview with Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “Looking at new reads,” Collins told Vivlamore. […] The post Hawks’ John Collins working on laundry list of improvements, including 3-point shooting appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Peachtree Hoops Aug 17, 2018
Locked on Hawks podcast: Examining Atlanta’s young talent with Cole Zwicker
Episode 429 is here. Happy Friday! The Locked on Hawks podcast is here to help you start the weekend in the best possible way and Cole Zwicker of The Stepien joins the show for Episode 429. Topics include the following: Cole’s thoughts on what the Hawks did in the 2018 NBA Draft with the benefit of two months in hindsight Breaking down Trae Young, Kevin Huerter and Omari Spellman, for both 2018-19 and the future What are the Hawks getting in Justin Anderson and Daniel Hamilton? Should Hawks fans have faith in DeAndre’ Bembry? Taurean Prince and John Collins are already good but how...
Peachtree Hoops Aug 16, 2018
Atlanta Hawks roundtable: What are your expectations for John Collins in year two?
Looking at the intriguing young big man. In the dog days of August, fresh NBA content can be sparse but Peachtree Hoops cuts through the silence for an off-season roundtable series centering on the Atlanta Hawks. Part four takes a glance at soon-to-be sophomore big man John Collins and what fans should expect in his second season. Brad Rowland - Amusingly, I believe I’m higher on Collins than the national consensus and lower than the local consensus. That seems about right given my “brand” but this is a big season for Collins in potentially cementing his place as a full-blown...
Peachtree Hoops Aug 14, 2018
Roundtable: Who among the off-the-radar young players are you most excited about?
Continuing our series. In the dog days of August, fresh NBA content can be sparse but Peachtree Hoops cuts through the silence for an off-season roundtable series centering on the Atlanta Hawks. Part two discusses the under-the-radar young players (i.e. not Trae Young, John Collins or Taurean Prince) brings the most excitement. Brad Rowland - Kevin Huerter. This is the easy answer and I’m tempted to say Justin Anderson, if only because I remain a big-time fan of his work. Still, Huerter is the only choice for me, simply because I believe he is the only remaining young player with a...
Soaring Down South Aug 7, 2018
Atlanta Hawks: John Collins NBA Africa Game Highlights
The NBA Africa Game 2018 occurred over the weekend on August 4 and second-year Hawks up-and-coming star John Collins saw action for 10 minutes as a member of Team World. John Collins, who is genuinely one of the most exciting and likable players on the Hawks, helped lead Team World to a 96-92 victory over […] Atlanta Hawks: John Collins NBA Africa Game Highlights - Soaring Down South - Soaring Down South - An Atlanta Hawks blog
Soaring Down South Aug 1, 2018
Hawks John Collins to Play in 2018 NBA Africa Game on August 4
The NBA announced the full roster and coaching staff for the 2018 NBA Africa Game on August 4 in Pretoria, South Africa. The Atlanta Hawks will have a player present in the proceedings as well. Second-year player John Collins, who was named to the All-Rookie Second Team last season, will participate in the game as […] Hawks John Collins to Play in 2018 NBA Africa Game on August 4 - Soaring Down South - Soaring Down South - An Atlanta Hawks blog
Peachtree Hoops Jul 27, 2018
John Collins selected to participate in NBA Africa Game 2018
An honor for the young big man. On Aug. 4, the Atlanta Hawks will be represented in the NBA Africa Game 2018, with second-year big man John Collins participating on “Team World” in a contest against “Team Africa.” The game will take place at Sun Arena at Time Square in Pretoria, South Africa and it is the third game in African in conjunction with both the NBA and NBPA. Team Africa will be composed of players born in Africa or with direct family ties to the continent, with Team World made up of players from the rest of the world. Team Africa will be coached by Miami Heat assistant...
Peachtree Hoops Jul 23, 2018
John Collins flashed increasingly diverse offensive game during Summer League
Checking in on the talented sophomore. By all accounts, John Collins’ rookie season was very successful. After being taken No. 19 overall in the 2018 NBA Draft, he earned a spot on the NBA all-rookie second team. Beyond that, his season was also validated by his invitation to participate in the Rising Stars challenge during all-star weekend. The decision to have John Collins play during the 2018 NBA Summer League was widely viewed as a curious one. And observers quickly dubbed him as being too good for summer league. With that said, the Hawks do have an new head coach and almost an...
Soaring Down South Jul 22, 2018
John Collins Completely Dominated Summer League
For the Atlanta Hawks, second-year big man John Collins looked absolutely dominant this summer when he hit the court in Utah and Las Vegas for the 2018 NBA Summer League. Second-year players often take a huge step forward when they come back for their second run at the summer league after getting an entire year […] John Collins Completely Dominated Summer League - Soaring Down South - Soaring Down South - An Atlanta Hawks blog
Peachtree Hoops Jul 18, 2018
Locked on Hawks podcast: Trade rumblings, news catch-up and more
Episode 419 arrives. Greetings! The Locked on Hawks podcast is back to evaluate the Atlanta Hawks universe and Episode 419 involves the following topics: The latest on Dennis Schroder and trade possibilities, including the potential of a swap involving Carmelo Anthony Travis Schlenk on the acquisition of Jeremy Lin and a report concerning the veteran guard’s health at this stage General confusion over the Lin trade from around the league Atlanta’s preseason schedule is coming together and it involves a non-Philips Arena home location Everyone loved John Collins’ work in Las Vegas...
