First-round pick Collins signs rookie deal with Hawks

ATLANTA — Forward John Collins, the 19th overall pick in the NBA draft, has signed a rookie contract with the Atlanta Hawks.

The team announced the deal Saturday. Terms weren’t disclosed.

Collins last season averaged 19.2 points and 9.8 rebounds in his sophomore year at Wake Forest.

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