Reporting from Sacramento indicated the Kings and Jazz were in final conversations about a trade involving John Collins — but that the deal didn't go through. Collins responded to the rumors on Thursday.

Collins has been a productive piece of the Jazz's rotation when on the floor. He's averaged 18.1 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists on 53.1% shooting from the field and a career-best 44.6% from the three-point line.

The Kings have been browsing the trade market for frontcourt help over the last several weeks. Collins, who the Jazz have made available, is an athletic frontcourt option who has

Hopefully you recall our Jan. 22 report about Johnson and Sacramento and how the Kings — after weeks without active discussions with the Nets on the in-demand sharpshooter — had moved on to the

The Jazz and Kings have conducted exploratory trade talks centered on John Collins. Sacramento can make salaries work while avoiding the tax by including Kevin Huerter and Trey Lyles. Collins is averaging 17.9 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists while shooting 43.8% on threes. pic.twitter.com/1o9HpiRolO

The Sacramento Kings could upgrade their wing depth by trading for the Utah Jazz's star forward ahead of the trade deadline.

“The Jazz and Kings have conducted exploratory trade talks centered on John Collins,” Forbes’ Evan Sidery shared via Twitter/X on Thursday afternoon. “Sacramento can make salaries work while avoiding the tax by including Kevin Huerter and Trey Lyles.”

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The Sacramento Kings could add a valuable power forward to their frontcourt ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. Forbes’ Evan Sidery reported on Thursday

The Sacramento Kings have reportedly reached out to the Utah Jazz about trading for their star forward amid trade rumors.

The Sacramento Kings were in a much different position a month ago. Now, they are trying to capitalize on their recent hot stretch with a long-awaited trade.

The Sacramento Kings have been linked to two of the top forwards on the market as the NBA trade deadline approaches.