Report: Utah Jazz F John Collins picks up $26.58M player option
Feb 28, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward John Collins (20) reacts to a three point basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images Utah Jazz power forward John Collins has exercised his $26.58 million player option for next season, ESPN reported on Wednesday afternoon.
Collins, 27, had signed a five-year, $125 million contract in August 2021 while with the Atlanta Hawks. In July of 2023, he was traded to Utah in exchange for Rudy Gay and a second-round pick.
He played for the same amount as his upcoming option year in the 2024-25 season.
Over last season, he averaged 19.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 blocks and 30.5 minutes in 40 games (31 starts) as he dealt with hip and ankle injuries. He shot 52.7 percent from the field and 84.8 percent from the foul line.
For his career, Collins is averaging 16.0 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.0 blocks and 29.1 minutes in 472 games (410 starts) for the Hawks (2017-23) and Jazz
The Hawks selected Collins with the 19th overall pick of the 2017 NBA Draft out of Wake Forest.
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