A team and name to follow in the trade for Ben Simmons’

We’re exactly a month away from the February 10 NBA trading deadline, with everything Daryl Morey going to do with Ben Simmons.

Simmons remains the biggest name in the commercial market, each Charania’s Shams The Athletic, who noted that the Atlanta Hawks, Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Indiana Pacers are among others interested in getting the three-time All-Star guard.

One team to keep an eye on that seems to have emerged is the Atlanta Hawks, which are currently outside looking for the Eastern Conference playoff pitch. The Hawks surprised when they advanced to the Conference Finals last season, knocking out the Sixers along the way, they struggled 17-22, finishing 12th in the conference.

One name Charania noted in a possible swap for Simmons is John Collins, who has become increasingly frustrated with his lack of shots and has recently challenged the dressing room to no avail. fruit.

Collins, however, is increasingly frustrated with his role in Atlanta, multiple sources say The Athletic.

How will Collins fit in with Tobias Harris? It might be a grotesque fit, but Collins has developed a beautiful 3-point shot that’s hit a 42.7% rate this season, scoring 17.4 points per game.

Another name Charania mentions is Cam Reddish, who has been struggling with an ankle injury recently, scoring 11.9 points per game with 37.9% shooting from 3-pointers.

The Hawks can look to Simmons’ to help their bottom five teams in defending the tournament.

Either way, all eyes are on Morey and the sand is rapidly moving through the glass now towards the NBA trade deadline.