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The Utah Jazz did have their ups and downs as a unit through the 2024-25 campaign, but it wasn't without a strong showing from a few names around the roster when out on the floor– one of those being John Collins.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 20

Collin Sexton Asked If He Wants to Remain with Jazz Long-Term

Even while the Utah Jazz may be going through their share of growing pains and considerable tests through their rebuild process, it's not to say this team has lost faith, or appears any less bought into the cause of what this group is building for the long-haul.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 19

Jazz's John Collins Reacts to Resting During Tanking Season

During the Utah Jazz's 2024-25 regular season, it was a year filled with one major focus from the front office: tanking. It's something the Jazz have toyed with during the first two years of their rebuild, but not fully invested in from start to finish of a season.

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 18

Jazz's John Collins Shares Thoughts on Potential Extension

Heading into this offseason, it'll be decision time for John Collins. The veteran big man is sitting on a $26.5 million player option with the chance to accept the deal and ink his name on the Jazz roster for at least one more season.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 17

Jazz's John Collins Breaks Silence on Looming Contract Decision

Heading into this summer's NBA offseason, the Utah Jazz will have several dominos to fall in order to shake out how exactly this roster will look once next year rolls around.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 16

John Collins Reveals What Led to Strong Year Two with Jazz

While the Utah Jazz did have their assortment of challenges to face across the 2024-25 season, in terms of individual production, it was a strong year on the floor for John Collins, who now officially wraps up his second year with the Jazz, and made sure to show out in a big way when he had his opportunities.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 12

ESPN Reveals Jazz's Biggest Extension Candidate

The Utah Jazz will have a collection of interesting decisions on their roster to take note of across this upcoming offseason. And while a few of those choices and moves could be focused on acquiring new talent via the draft, free agency, or an intriguing swing of a trade, a few contributors on the Jazz's current roster can't be ignored.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 8

NBA.com Reveals Two Massive Jazz Offseason Trade Candidates

The Utah Jazz took an interesting approach to this year’s trade deadline. Rather than deciding to sell off a majority of their veteran players and other

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 6

Jazz vs. Hawks Injury Report: John Collins, Lauri Markkanen Status

It’s game 79 out of 82 for the Utah Jazz on Sunday afternoon as they take on the Atlanta Hawks. The team sits at 16-62, a record that gives them sole possession of the worst record in the league and a 14% chance at drafting freshman phenom Cooper Flagg.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / April 2

Jazz Share Injury Updates On Williams, Collins, Markkanen

The Jazz issued a series of health updates on Wednesday, ruling out one player for the rest of the 2024/25 season and two others for at least the next week.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / March 30

Jazz Insider Drops Injury Update for Lauri Markkanen, John Collins

The Utah Jazz could be getting some reinforcements coming their way ahead of their Monday battle vs. the Charlotte Hornets. According to a report from Jazz insider Sarah Todd on Bluesky, each of Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, and Walker Kessler contributed in parts of Sunday's practice ahead of their upcoming contest vs.

Utah Jazz News / NBA Analysis Network / March 27

Utah Jazz HC Will Hardy launches postgame rant at team after disastrous collapse

The Utah Jazz have hit rock bottom with their record this season. Marking the third-straight year of their full-scale rebuild, the franchise finds itself at the depths of the league hierarchy once again.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / March 17

Bucks Predicted to Trade For $125M Forward This Offseason

The Milwaukee Bucks have their eyes set on going after another NBA title this season, With their two stars leading the way, Milwaukee beleive that they can do some damage in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / March 14

John Collins to be reevaluated in two weeks for sprained ankle

John Collins suffered a left lateral ankle sprain on Wednesday, the Jazz announced (via Twitter). Collins underwent an MRI on Thursday and will be reevaluated in two weeks.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / March 10

Jazz Strongly Declined Knicks' Trade Idea at Deadline

The Utah Jazz were involved in their fair share of trade rumors leading to this year's NBA trade deadline. Whether the deal revolved around John Collins,

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / March 3

Collin Sexton, John Collins Official Status Revealed for Jazz-Pistons

The official injury status is in for the Utah Jazz ahead of their back-to-back showing against the Detroit Pistons. According to a team release, the Jazz have ruled John Collins out due to low back injury management, while Sexton will be available for Monday after dealing with an ankle sprain.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / January 31

Kings have discussed a deal with Jazz for John Collins

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, but Collins is someone who might fit the roster at a lower cost.

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 30

Jazz’s John Collins breaks silence on rumored Kings trade

Utah Jazz forward John Collins is rumored to be on the move one week before the NBA trade deadline. The Sacramento Kings are reportedly in trade talks for Collins, who knows he could join the Kings between now and February 6.

NBA News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / January 27

John Collins Injury Status For Bucks vs Jazz

The Milwaukee Bucks (25-18) will look to bounce back from a tough loss to the Los Angeles Clippers as they prepare to face the Utah Jazz on Monday night.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / December 1

Jazz Reportedly Have Trade Decisions To Make With Rising John Collins

John Collins may not be the loudest name in the room, but his game is suddenly making plenty of noise with the Utah Jazz. After a season of adjustment,

Utah Jazz News / Yardbarker / November 15

Watch: John Collins dunks the Jazz to victory over Mavericks

At the end, it was the Clarkson-Collins duo that did it all for Utah.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / November 14

John Collins, Jazz stick Mavericks with fourth straight loss

John Collins scored 28 points and made a game-winning dunk with 6.4 seconds remaining to lift the Utah Jazz to a 115-113 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night in Salt Lake City.

Utah Jazz News / Yardbarker / September 27

Three questions facing Utah Jazz ahead of 2024-25 season

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Utah Jazz News / Yardbarker / January 6, 2024

Jazz already looking to flip big offseason trade acquisition

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Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / December 14, 2023

Jazz open to trade offers for 'frustrating' forward

The Utah Jazz traded for forward John Collins over the summer, but his slow acclimation to the team's schemes this season could have him right back out on the trade market.