However, it seems as if the Jazz were almost involved in a big deal that nearly took place not too long ago, but the trade ultimately fell through. According to James Ham of The K

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.

Utah Jazz forward John Collins is rumored to be on the move one week before the NBA trade deadline. The Sacramento Kings are reportedly in trade talks for Collins, who knows he could join the Kings between now and February 6. Collins addressed the trade rumors, per The Salt Lake Tribune’s Andy Larsen.

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

While John Collins had heard whispers and rumors over the last few weeks, he hadn't heard the latest report: He was apparently pretty close to being a Sacramento King.

Collins emerged as their top trade target in recent weeks, sources said. The Kings and Jazz held extensive trade conversations about Collins and came up with the framework for a potential deal ahead of the deadline. Sacramento's interest in Collins has also been reported by NBA insider Marc Stein.

John Collins is currently in the middle of his second season playing for the Utah Jazz. The former Wake Forest star is averaging 17.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.5

“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.”

Jazz big man John Collins continues to be frequently mentioned as a possible target for the Kings. Earlier this month, it was reported that the Kings were no longer in on trading for Nets forward Cameron Johnson,