Almost every team in the league is trying to bolster their squad before the NBA’s Feb 9 trade deadline. The Miami Heat are also included in that list. According to a recent report, they are trying to acquire one of the teammates of the Atlanta Hawks‘ cornerstone players Trae Young. Meanwhile, the aforementioned news broke on the internet and elicited the fans’ attention, further making them react to the affair on social media.

The Heat was eyeing many players but currently one of their top targets is reportedly the 25-year-old youngster of the Hawks, John Collins.

John Collins might end up in Miami before the trade deadline

According to NBA insider Sean Deveney, the Heat discussed a deal with the Hawks that would get them Collins in exchange for their current players Caleb Martin, Duncan Robinson, and one protected first-round pick. However, he further added, “There is concern among some with the Heat that Collins and star big man Bam Adebayo would not be a great fit.”

Since his debut in 2017, Collins has played for the Hawks. Over the years, the 25-year-old became one of the instrumental players for them. Currently, the power forward is averaging around 13.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists.

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NBA fans reflect on the trade rumors of Trae Young’s teammate

Meanwhile, the trade rumors quickly brought about many reactions from fans. They reacted on Twitter shortly after the news was shared. Most of the fans were not ready to accept the probable deal and expressed their disappointment in the comments section. However, a few found it quite fascinating and commented that they would love to see it happen.

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Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:

The Heat has gone through a few ups and downs this season and currently sits in the seventh position on the Eastern Conference table. Therefore, before time runs out, they might need to upgrade their roster a bit to be a title contender.

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What are your thoughts on the trade rumor surrounding the 25-year-old John Collins? Do think he will end up in Miami? Let us know in the comments below.