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.

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.

"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."

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

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

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.

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.

The Utah Jazz pulled out all the stops to get closer to their ultimate goal of a high lottery pick during Friday night's game against the New Orleans Pelicans-- and it turned out working in their favor.

The Orlando Magic host the Utah Jazz in non-conference action. Sunday's meeting is the first of the season between the two teams.

The Jazz and Kings have conducted exploratory trade talks centered on John Collins. Sacramento can make salaries work while avoiding the tax by including Kevin Huerter and Trey Lyles. Collins is averaging 17.9 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists while shooting 43.8% on threes. pic.twitter.com/1o9HpiRolO

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 Frid