Collins has had a strong start in Utah for his second season in a Jazz uniform. He's averaging 18.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists during his 29 games on the floor, also posting 52.8% shooting from the field and a career-best 45.3% from three.

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.