The San Antonio Spurs are going through an emotional roller coaster right now. Now a playoff contender thanks to 2023 No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama, they’re figuring out what they need as they evolve.

The NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching and one of the most interesting teams that is not being talked about enough is the Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta is curre

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The Atlanta Hawks could really use a backup point guard. The loss of Kobe Bufkin to a season-ending shoulder injury has not only weakened their depth, but creat

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But some clarity has arrived in the form of a 6-foot-8, 23-year-old forward helping reimagine who the Hawks can be over the next few years. His name is Jalen Johnson, and he's arguably the most important piece in breathing new life into the franchise.

The San Antonio Spurs will have up to four draft picks in 2025, which boasts one of the most loaded classes in recent memory. The Spurs own their own pick, an unprotected selection from the Atlanta Hawks, a top-ten protected pick from the Chicago Bulls, and a top-14 protected pick from the Charlotte Hornets.

"John Collins, 27, has resurged this season in Utah...He has the skills to play alongside Wembanyama and back him up off the bench. Collins adds a dimension to the Spurs that current big man Zach Collins (no relation) doesn't provide as a floor-spacer."

When the San Antonio Spurs drafted Victor Wembanyama first overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, their timeline immediately shifted. Instead of being five years away from competing, the Spurs immediately became relevant again and can chase a title as soon as their young star is ready.

The Hawks have a tough schedule ahead as they charge toward the NBA All-Star break. But that schedule looks a little tougher with the potential long-term absence of forward Jalen Johnson.

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