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.

However, it seems as if the Jazz were almost involved in a big deal that nearly took place not too long ago, but the trade ultimately fell through. According to James Ham of The K

Jazz big man John Collins continues to be frequently mentioned as a possible target for the Kings. Earlier this month, it was reported that the Kings were no longer in on trading for Nets forward Cameron Johnson,