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.

Now in nearly the same boat as the Miami Heat, the Sacramento Kings are exploring trades for their face of the franchise, with a specific package in mind.

"However, on top of all the (Fox) drama, the Kings are still exploring the trade market for ways to improve, leading them to serious talks with the Utah Jazz about big man John Co