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

Collins ties alongside MVP-caliber players like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, and even LeBron James with six seasons with those impressive averages. And with a current mark of 63.2% in true shooting this year, he's well on pace to make it happen by the end of this year as well.

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

"John Collins, 27, has resurged this season in Utah...He has the skills to play alongside Wembanyama and back him up off the bench. Collins adds a dimension to the Spurs that current big man Zach Collins (no relation) doesn't provide as a floor-spacer."

Collins (hip) remains out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

The Sacramento Kings and the Utah Jazz are negotiating for John Collins, who could end up in California in exchange for Kevin Huerter and Trey Lyles.

It’s been a difficult first half of the season for the New Orleans Pelicans and the Utah Jazz, but they’ll square off Friday night in a matchup of two teams

With John Collins (hip) and Lauri Markkanen (back) both dealing with injuries, Eubanks should continue to receive increased playing time as a bench option in Utah's frontcourt.

The Utah Jazz have hit the cellar of the Western Conference. Zion Williamson highlighted a 24-point, 14-rebound performance with an array of thunderous dunks during a dominant fourth-quarter stint, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Utah Jazz 136-123 on Friday night to open a two-game set.

The Warriors have continued their due diligence on the trade market and inquired about potential frontcourt upgrades, including Nikola Vucevic, John Collins, Jonas Valanciunas, and Robert

In Golden State, Collins could start over Trayce Jackson-Davis and share the floor with Green. With Jackson-Davis on the bench, the Warriors' second unit will get a boost of size and athleticism while the starting five can all space the floor to some degree, maximizing Curry's title window.

Evan Sidery, who covers the NBA for Forbes, reported Thursday the Kings and Utah Jazz have had exploratory conversations centered on Jazz forward John Collins. A deal for Collins would likely include Kings guard Kevin Huerter and forward Trey Lyles.