There are two main reasons for the Jazz to make this deal. One, the Jazz needed to clear the way for some of the younger players on the roster. With Keyonte George, Isaiah Collier, Ace Bailey, Walter Clayton Jr., John Tonje, Brice Sensabaugh and Cody Williams all needing some back court time, the Jazz need to open up the roster a little bit.

The Utah Jazz are trading John Collins to the Los Angeles Clippers in a three-team deal with the Miami Heat, ESPN first reported Monday. Why it matters: Utah continues to shake up its roster after ending last season with a franchise-worst 17–65 record.

Dec 3, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) and forward John Collins (20) high five after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter of an NBA Cup game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images / Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images