Kings, Jazz Are Reportedly Engaged In Trade Talks For Veteran

The Sacramento Kings have been at the center of a lot of speculation and rumors for the last week, especially now that De’Aaron Fox is reportedly up for grabs.

What will the Kings attempt to do before next week’s NBA trade deadline?

According to Brett Siegel, per NBACentral, the Kings and Utah Jazz are engaged in “serious trade talks” around John Collins.

Collins has become an important part of Utah’s lineup, so what will the team demand in order to move him?

The Kings and Jazz are engaged in serious trade talks centered around John Collins, per @BrettSiegelNBA pic.twitter.com/aOFsMxVujj

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) January 30, 2025

Collins is averaging 18.1 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game this season, shooting 53.1 percent from the field and 44.6 percent from the three-point line.

The 27-year-old forward is now in his second year with the Jazz and spent six seasons with the Atlanta Hawks before that.

His name has been tossed around as a potential trade target for several teams, and it sounds like the Kings are definitely pursuing him.

Although Sacramento might want Collins, it may be difficult for them to land him.

The Jazz will definitely be sellers before the deadline, but they won’t go easy during any negotiations.

They have made a habit of demanding a lot for all of their players.

Just a few years ago, they brought in a huge haul when they traded both Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell away.

That means the Kings will need to get comfortable with giving up a lot if they really want Collins.

Would he be a good fit in Sacramento and provide them with the support they need as the playoffs approach?

Is Collins the only star the Kings are looking at?

The team’s front office is obviously busy, but we don’t know which direction they will take.

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