Hawks ahead John Collins is expected to return to motion on Monday in opposition to Orlando, sources inform ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link).
Collins is formally listed as questionable, nevertheless it feels like he’ll be upgraded later Monday. He suffered a left ankle sprain on Dec. 2 and was expected to overlook at the very least two weeks, so his return seems to be on schedule. He has missed eight straight video games with the harm.
The 25-year-old has been the topic of commerce rumors for a couple of years, and if he performs effectively upon his return to the lineup, it may assist facilitate a deal for Atlanta. The Jazz and Nets are among the many groups which have proven some curiosity within the six-year veteran.
Collins is having a down season by his requirements — by 22 video games (31.5 MPG), he’s averaging 12.3 PPG, 7.5 RPG and 1.4 BPG on .484/.219/.845 taking pictures. For context, his profession marks are 16.2 PPG, 8.3 RPG and 1.1 BPG on .555/.362/.783 taking pictures.
The Hawks went 3-5 with out their beginning energy ahead within the lineup and are at present 15-15, the No. 8 seed within the East. Fellow starter Dejounte Murray, who has been coping with his personal left ankle sprain, seems to be forward of schedule in his restoration — he was expected to overlook at the very least two weeks, however 11 days later he’s additionally listed as questionable in opposition to the Magic.
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