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 Milwaukee Bucks (25-18) will look to bounce back from a tough loss to the Los Angeles Clippers as they prepare to face the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Sitting in fourth place in the Eastern Conference,

Collins (illness) is available for Thursday's game versus the Timberwolves, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

The Utah Jazz will be back at it on Saturday in the last game of their four-game road trip when they face the Memphis Grizzlies. According to the Jazz, starting

Collins (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. Collins will miss his third straight game due to an illness. The veteran big man has played in only two of Utah's last 16 games,

Sam Vecenie of The Athletic recently put together his NBA Trade Board and named the Cavaliers as a fit for Utah forward John Collins. Cleveland desperately needs more forward depth, especially after the recent injuries to Caris Levert and Isaac Okoro. Collins could be an intriguing option for the front office to pursue.

Eubanks drew another start for Utah, matching his season-high mark of four blocks in the process. Walker Kessler is day-to-day with a shoulder issue, and John Collins is battling an illness.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 54 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Utah Jazz 123-114.

John Calipari will make his first visit to Rupp Arena on Saturday since leaving Kentucky for Arkansas. His longtime coaching rival wants Big Blue Nation to treat Calipari with respect. Manning is now Texas' clear No. 1 QB after Quinn Ewers' departure to the NFL.

Utah had been seeking a first-round pick for Collins and was willing to accept such from Sacramento with little protection on it. All that was needed was a formal agreement from both sides, but ultimately, conversations were put on hold in the final steps ...

Without two key frontcourt pieces in John Collins and Walker Kessler, Utah’s defense was vulnerable against a Bucks offense that attacked the paint early and often. Milwaukee’s 64 points in the paint fueled a comfortable 125-110 road victory over Utah.