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 Jazz tried their best against the Timberwolves on Thursday, but it wasn't competitive. Joe Ingles, Rudy Gobert, and Mike Conley returned to Utah, and on the John Collins trade idea.

Collins has been a productive piece of the Jazz's rotation when on the floor. He's averaged 18.1 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists on 53.1% shooting from the field and a career-best 44.6% from the three-point line.

“The Jazz and Kings have conducted exploratory trade talks centered on John Collins,” Forbes’ Evan Sidery shared via Twitter/X on Thursday afternoon. “Sacramento can make salaries work while avoiding the tax by including Kevin Huerter and Trey Lyles.”

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

Dec 6, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) drives to the basket while defended by San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) during the second half at Frost Bank Center. The Spurs receive: De'Aaron Fox.

The Sacramento Kings were in a much different position a month ago. Now, they are trying to capitalize on their recent hot stretch with a long-awaited trade.

Kevin: O.K., we gotta talk about De'Aaron Fox. What type of package should the Kings be looking for here? Picks, players? What path should they be going? Tom: The Donovan Mitchell package. That's the asking price.

The Sacramento Kings' phones have been ringing nonstop since it was announced Tuesday afternoon that superstar point guard De'Aaron Fox had been made available on the trade market, but the franchise's front office hasn't stopped pursuing trades outside of Fox to land win-now assets to compete in the present.

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The Sacramento Kings have been at the center of a lot of speculation and rumors for the last week, especially now that De’Aaron Fox is reportedly up for grabs. What will the Kings attempt to do before next week’s NBA trade deadline?