The Brooklyn Nets have a new leading suitor for veteran forward Cam Johnson. Evan Sidery of Forbes reported the Sacramento Kings are "viewed as the current favorites" to land the 28-year-old, per his X account.
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The Jazz and Kings have conducted exploratory trade talks centered on John Collins. Sacramento can make salaries work while avoiding the tax by including Kevin Huerter and Trey Lyles. Collins is averaging 17.9 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists while shooting 43.8% on threes. pic.twitter.com/1o9HpiRolO
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John Collins is currently in the middle of his second season playing for the Utah Jazz. The former Wake Forest star is averaging 17.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.5
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Evan Sidery, who covers the NBA for Forbes, reported Thursday the Kings and Utah Jazz have had exploratory conversations centered on Jazz forward John Collins. A deal for Collins would likely include Kings guard Kevin Huerter and forward Trey Lyles.
The Sacramento Kings are winners of seven of their last eight games and are back to .500 on the season. With their upward surge, the Kings are expected to crack their way into the playoff picture, and a lot of credit is owed to interim head coach Doug Christie.
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Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson is generating a strong trade market, including the Sacramento Kings and Cleveland Cavaliers.