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 pursuit of new trade targets. One of those targets, league sources say now, was Utah’s John Collins … but it is unclear how far the teams actually got in those talks before news of the Kings’ willingness to field offers for De’Aaron Fox inevitably became the most pressing trade matter in Sacramento.
Source: marcstein.substack.com
Source: marcstein.substack.com
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
It appeared Jazz Bear asked John Collins if he wanted to shoot the T-shirt cannon and John Collins appeared to say no. #traderumors – 11:11 PM
It appeared Jazz Bear asked John Collins if he wanted to shoot the T-shirt cannon and John Collins appeared to say no. #traderumors – 11:11 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jordan Clarkson playing tonight v MIL, John Collins and Walker Kessler are out. – 1:25 PM
Jordan Clarkson playing tonight v MIL, John Collins and Walker Kessler are out. – 1:25 PM
More on this storyline
Andy Larsen: Jazz say Jordan Clarkson, John Collins, Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler, Johnny Juzang, and Cody Williams all out tonight vs. GSW. -via Twitter @andyblarsen / January 28, 2025
I can tell you from seeing him up close: Collins has been itching to play. Originally out due to a hip contusion, Collins came back for one game, then missed eight straight for “hip injury management.” Which, well, hmm… that’s not how contusion absences usually work. I’ve been impressed with how hard he’s going during shootaround, practice, and pregame warmups, though. Last time we talked, sweat was dripping down his face. -via Salt Lake Tribune / January 23, 2025
