NBA Trade Verdict
Jazz Win
Atlanta traded John Collins to Utah for Rudy Gay and a 2026 protected second-round pick.
July 7, 2023 Atlanta Hawks / Utah Jazz Record confidence: Private Record
Atlanta Hawks Received
- Player Rudy Gay
- Draft Pick 2026 second round pick (protected #43-60) (?-?)
Utah Jazz Received
- Player John Collins (Martin)
Utah Jazz
B+
Trade Analysis
Atlanta Hawks Perspective
A pure salary dump. Collins was a starting power forward who had averaged a double-double, but Atlanta prioritized cap relief and avoiding luxury tax. Gay was waived and the second has minimal expected value. Utah got a starting-caliber forward for negligible cost.