A few days ago, rumors about a possible trade between the Jazz and Hawks that would take John Collins to Utah began to gain strength, but said agreement could include a third party. According to the journalist Marc Stein, the Cavaliers could also be part of the agreement with the aim of acquiring Malik Beasley, making this a bigger movement that would imply the movement of more players.
Beasley is averaging 13.8 points per game in almost 27 minutes, and his outside success, an aspect in which he boasts a 38.1% effectiveness throughout his career, makes him a man with a lot of potential impact despite that precisely this year it is signing its worst course in this regard since 2018 (35.8%). On a contractual level, he has a team option for a value of 16.5 million dollars for the 23-24 season, which would give the Ohioans a lot of flexibility when it comes to deciding if they want to keep him, negotiate a new contract, or let him go.
On the other hand, Stein points out that this potential transfer would entail the departure of different players from both the Cavaliers and the Jazz to Atlanta. Jarred Vanderbilt’s name was one of those that appeared in the first rumors, while in the Cleveland roster Caris LeVert seems to be one of the options being considered. In addition, Utah hopes to also get some pick draft pick as compensation for absorbing the remaining $102 million on John Collins’ contract, presumably from the Hawks.
Still, the Cavs aren’t the only team to show interest in Beasley, who was also linked to the New York Knicks last week. The escort therefore has several suitors, so that we will see which offer satisfies those from Salt Lake City the most if they finally opt for him to leave.
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