The Detroit Pistons are not interested in acquiring John Collins from the Utah Jazz, according to NBA insider James L. Edwards III of The Athletic.
The Jazz are looking to trade Collins just months after acquiring him from the Atlanta Hawks.
“However, sources tell The Athletic, that Collins isn’t someone Detroit is particularly interested in targeting,” Edwards III wrote. “Obviously, things can change, but the power forward who has, reportedly, already overstayed his welcome in Salt Lake City isn’t a priority for the Pistons. Detroit does need forward depth and Collins’ ability to put the ball in the bucket as well as add vertical spacing would be good for the Pistons, but it appears his value continues to plummet a bit in the eyes of rival teams.”
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: John Collins, Utah Jazz, Detroit Pistons Updates
Collins is averaging 14.5 points, 8.6 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.6 steals and 1.0 blocks this season while shooting 48.2% from the field, 38.3% from beyond the arc and 75.0% from the free-throw line.
The Pistons, who have the worst record in the NBA, are looking to trade for a forward. Collins signed a five-year, $125 million contract with the Hawks in August 2021. He’s making $25.3 million this season. The Wake Forest product may get traded before the trade deadline in February, but it doesn’t sound like he’ll be heading to the Pistons.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: John Collins, Utah Jazz, Detroit Pistons Updates
Collins has career averages of 15.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.6 steals and 1.0 blocks with the Hawks and Jazz. It will be fascinating to see if Utah parts ways with the 26-year-old after trading for him in July.
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