Collins has been the subject of trade rumors<\/a> involving the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors.<\/p>\nMurray Shines with New Team<\/h2>\n
The Hawks acquired Murray from the San Antonio Spurs in an off-season trade that included multiple first-round draft picks. Murray was an All-Star with the Spurs, and he developed a reputation as one of the best two-way players in the league. The Hawks added Murray to boost their defense, especially on the perimeter and as a lockdown defender.<\/p>\n
In his first 25 games with the Hawks, Murray averaged 20.8 points, 6.2 assists, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game. He’s shooting 36.6% from 3-point range.<\/p>\n
Between Murray and Young, the backcourt duo averages 48 points and 15.7 assists per game. While Young is flamboyant and brash, Murray is a perfect compliment to his backcourt mate with a low-key demeanor.<\/p>\n
Last weekend, Young and head coach Nate McMillian had a brief spat, and Young sat out Friday night\u2019s game. The incident was brushed off as a misunderstanding and miscommunication, but there’s tension simmering under the surface between the star and head coach. Without Young in the lineup, Murray led the Hawks to a victory over the Denver Nuggets with 34 points and eight assists.<\/p>\n
Prior to his injury against the Knicks, Murray has been on a mini-heater, averaging 28.3 points per game over his last three games.<\/p>\n
Earlier in the season, Murray torched the Knicks for 36 points and nine assists during his first visit to Madison Square Garden as a member of the now-hated Hawks.<\/p>\n