Collins' ability to knock down the three-pointer and fill the lane would make him a very strong fit next to Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving. As Dončić demonstrated during last year's playoff run, he thrives with having bigs who can roll hard to the rim and go up high to finish his lobs.

The Dallas Mavericks have won three-straight games to improve their overall record to 8-7 on the season. While this is not the early-season record Dallas expect

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 129-119 on Monday night despite Luka Doncic and Klay Thompson’s absences. The game represented Doncic’s fourth absence of the season as he battles a right wrist sprain.