Early Monday morning, news broke that the Utah Jazz had agreed to trade forward John Collins to the Los Angeles Clippers, as part of a three-team trade that also included the Miami Heat. In return, as reported by The Deseret News’ Sarah Todd,

In case the agreement never materializes, the Clippers still have alternatives and have been linked to Chris Paul in free agency.

Rockets general manager Rafael Stone outlined a shift in Houston's timeline, firmly moving on from their rebuilding days and opening their championship window.