Utah Jazz are exploring options to trade forward John Collins. This news throws into the fray the future of the breakout star who has so far had an amazing season with the team.
Chances are the Golden State Warriors could lock and pick him up in the lineup.
John Collins Has Had an Incredible Season
John Collins has been a revelation for the Utah Jazz this season, posting career-best numbers and positioning himself as a potential candidate for the NBA's Most Improved Player award. Shooting an impressive 52.5% from the field, 43.8% from beyond the arc, and 86.7% from the free-throw line, Collins has significantly elevated his game compared to previous seasons. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer via SLC Dunk, Jazz could shop him soon, however.
His massive contract makes things complicated. Collins is taking home $26.58 million this season and has a player option for the same amount next season. The new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is doing nothing to ease the NBA's growing restrictions on trades. This may make finding a trade partner for Collins quite tricky.
Potential Trade Destinations For Collins
The Golden State Warriors are another team that is reportedly interested in Collins. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype has reported that the Warriors have been scouting upgrades to their frontcourt, with Collins among those being considered. Others include Nikola Vucević, Jonas Valanciūnas, and Robert Williams.
Still, Golden State seems unwilling to sacrifice valuable assets to get a trade done. Scotto says that the Warriors "are not going to mortgage future assets just to make a trade." This wariness makes one wonder what the Warriors would pay for Collins.
Trade Scenario for John Collins
If a trade is to happen, then salaries will need to be matched; therefore, the Warriors might have to trade Andrew Wiggins or some sort of package in terms of players such as Moses Moody, Kyle Anderson, or Buddy Hield. If that can work for Utah and there's an offer of draft capital as well, it can help the case for the Utah Jazz. They have always maintained their youth as their first priority.
Second-round picks could potentially sweeten the deal, especially if Utah views Collins as expendable. However, with the Jazz looking to build around their young core, they are unlikely to make a move that sacrifices long-term flexibility.
The Bigger Picture
John Collins trade rumors come at a very significant time for the Utah Jazz, considering they are engaged in a full-scale roster rebuild with a heavy focus on the youth and on developing players. His improved play has increased his trade value; however, his large contract may limit interested parties.
The Golden State Warriors would be an interesting possibility, but any deal would have to be struck in the right balance between matching salaries and value for the Jazz.
Meanwhile, Steve Kerr thinks that Stephen Curry will remain Warriors for life even though rumors said that the lethal shooter won't stick anymore with the Dubs.
Recently, Chef Curry cooked another NBA history in the Warriors-Timberwolves game after he passed George Gerving for the most 30-point games of all time. Right now, he has 298 threes in his career, tying "The Iceman" at 16th place.
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