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SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Jazz have found a trade partner for John Collins.

Utah is sending Collins to the Los Angeles Clippers in a three-team trade that will land them Kyle Anderson, Kevin Love and a future second-round pick from the Miami Heat, according to ESPN.

Los Angeles is sending Norman Powell to Miami in the trade.

And with that, the veteran purge might just be finished.

Over the last week-plus, the Jazz have moved on from Collin Sexton, Jordan Clarkson and now Collins. Lauri Markkanen is now the lone veteran holdover from previous seasons.

Anderson, 31, has two years left on his deal at $9.3 million per season, but his 2026-27 salary is not guaranteed. He could serve as a veteran voice in the locker room — and his contract probably won’t be too difficult to move if needed.

Love, meanwhile, could very well join Derrick Rose and Russell Westbrook (x2) on the list of former NBA All-Stars who were traded to Utah but never suited up for a game.

“Never thought I’d be a math problem. Welcome to the NBA,” Love posted on social media following the deal.

Collins, 27, had a resurgent season for the Jazz in 2024-25. He averaged 19 points and 8.2 rebounds per game and shot nearly 40% from 3-point range. However, he played in only 40 games — partly due to injuries, but mostly because the Jazz prioritized lottery odds.

The move frees him and the Jazz from what he previously called a “sticky” situation.

While it’s not an asset-heavy return, the trade does open up some options for Utah.

The Jazz create a $26.6 million trade exception by absorbing Anderson and Love using the mid-level exception.

That frees them up to take on some bad contracts for assets, all while officially handing over the team to the young core.

Utah has drafted nine players over the last three drafts, seven of whom were first-round picks. And the recent deals show the Jazz want to add another top pick next summer.