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.

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

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 Jazz tried their best against the Timberwolves on Thursday, but it wasn't competitive. Joe Ingles, Rudy Gobert, and Mike Conley returned to Utah, and on the John Collins trade idea.

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,” 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.”

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

Now in nearly the same boat as the Miami Heat, the Sacramento Kings are exploring trades for their face of the franchise, with a specific package in mind.

Former Jazzman Rudy Gobert scored 16 points and Joe Ingles entered the game to a standing ovation as Minnesota blew out Utah.