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Sometimes it’s trading for a rotational piece. Other times it’s acquiring a legit starter. And other times still it was trading for heavily protected second-round picks that will never covey just to open up roster spots with which to attack the buyout market.

John Collins was a big reason why the Hawks went on their eight-game winning streak, and he’s been consistent all season long. Interestingly, Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk said trade discussions surrounding Collins never intensified. League sources told The Athletic that Collins was made available in trade talks, but there were not any enticing offers on the table.

Andrew Greif: Louis Williams writes he considered retirement after the trade but feels there’s plenty left in the tank. pic.twitter.com/8D0Re8cw8x

Sarah K. Spencer: Hawks GM Travis Schlenk on John Collins: “We never had any serious conversations, with any team, about moving him this year.”

A slow start to the week of the 2020-21 NBA trade deadline was not a precursor of what was to come on the actual day of the deadline, as we saw an astronomical 16 trades take place over the final 15 hours before the market closed.

Chris Kirschner: The Hawks officially announced the Lou Will trade. “We are excited to see what Lou can add to our second unit as we try to finish this season strong,” Travis Schlenk said. theathletic.com/2477027/2021/0…

If you don’t recognize some faces the next time your favorite team is on the floor, don’t be surprised. Tons of players have changed teams.