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UTA • Guard • #13
3 days ago
While Collier was made active for Utah’s first two games of the week, he did not see action in either. Not only did he play against the Timberwolves on Friday, but the 2024 first-round pick was in the starting lineup alongside Keyonte George. It wasn’t solely the guards’ fault, but the Jazz were torched, giving up 137 points. As expected, Walter Clayton Jr. (4/3/2/0/1) was the big loser from a playing time standpoint, as he only logged 12 minutes off the bench.
UTA • Guard • #13
3 days ago
After being made available for Utah’s last two games but not seeing action, Collier is in the starting lineup to make his first appearance of the season. While the backcourt of him and George is small in stature, Collier’s defensive ability makes this possible. Taylor Hendricks has been bumped to the bench but will still play rotation minutes.
Source: NBA Lineups
UTA • Guard • #13
7 days ago
Collier was available for the first time this season after missing the first six games with a right hamstring strain. Jazz coach Will Hardy was noncommittal about playing Collier before the game, and he didn’t end up checking in at all. Keyonte George has gotten off to a hot start, and Walter Clayton Jr. has played well, but that doesn’t mean Collier will be out of the rotation all season. Still, the outlook right now is bleak.
UTA • Guard • #13
7 days ago
Collier is ready to make his season debut, though it’s yet unknown what Utah’s rotation will look like with the second-year man back in the fold. Collier may send Svi Mykhailiuk back to the bench and join the starting lineup, as Keyonte George may have played well enough to continue running with the first unit. Walter Clayton Jr. will find it even more difficult to get on the court now.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Guard • #13
12 days ago
Collier is cleared for full on-court participation and has been assigned to the Salt Lake City Stars in the G-League. Starting on October 31, he will join the team to work on his conditioning and prepare for his return to the Jazz. Keyonte George has played well as the starting point guard with Collier sidelined, and it’s unclear how Collier’s return will impact the Jazz’s rotation.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Guard • #13
12 days ago
Collier is cleared for full on-court participation and has been assigned to the Salt Lake City Stars in the G-League. Starting on October 31st, he will join the team to work on his conditioning and prepare for his return to the Jazz.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Guard • #13
20 days ago
Collier missed the entire preseason with a strained right hamstring, and he won’t be available when the Jazz open the regular season on Wednesday. The second-year guard will miss at least another week before he’s re-evaluated, leaving Keyonte George and rookie Walter Clayton Jr. to handle the point guard duties. While George was a player selected in standard league drafts, and with good reason, Clayton was only worth a late-round flier in redraft formats.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Guard • #13
4 months ago
Collier’s shooting struggles continued on Monday, as he has now shot 6-of-24 in the last two games. The good news is that he dished out 12 assists, and setting up others was a strength of his last season. While Kyle Filipowski has looked like a player who should be shut down, Collier and Cody Williams (10/4/4/3/2 with one three-pointer) appear to need more game reps based on their play in Las Vegas. Utah plays again on Wednesday, and it will be interesting to see which experienced players do, or don’t, play.
UTA • Guard • #13
4 months ago
Collier struggled to score on Saturday, which isn’t ideal for a second-year player, but it isn’t that surprising. It certainly wasn’t his strength during his rookie season. However, he was still able to be a solid playmaking option. With Collin Sexton and Jordan Clarkson gone, Collier should be the favorite to start the year as the starting point guard for Utah, which is a role that he held for much of last season.
UTA • Guard • #13
7 months ago
Collier’s rookie season ends disappointingly, as a hamstring injury cost him Utah’s final three games. However, there were some positives to take from his first NBA season. A fixture in the Jazz starting lineup since early January, Collier provided solid production in the assist category while also being a solid defender. However, the limited scoring negatively impacted his fantasy value, and that’s an area to watch during Summer League play in Las Vegas. Keyonte George should remain in the starting lineup on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Guard • #13
7 months ago
Friday’s game will be the second straight Collier has missed with a hamstring injury. The rookie will again be replaced in the starting lineup by Keyonte George, who has a higher fantasy ceiling when allowed to start. George offers a lower ceiling in the assist category than Collier, but he is the superior scorer.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Guard • #13
7 months ago
Collier has reached double digits in assists in two of his last three appearances, with Sunday’s total being one shy of his season-high. While his shooting has been inconsistent, the rookie’s had an excellent season in the assist category. His total of 446 assists is a Jazz rookie record, with John Stockton being the previous record holder with 415. The season’s final three games will be crucial for Collier, who continues to do what he can to show he’s capable of running the team in the future.
Source: Salt Lake Tribune
UTA • Guard • #13
7 months ago
Sure, there aren’t many positives to take from a 143-105 defeat. However, Collier’s performance was arguably his best of the season. Not only did the rookie shoot over 50 percent from the field and score 22 points, but he also dished out 10 assists and did not commit a turnover. With Collier committing at least four turnovers in four of his previous five appearances, this was a welcome performance from the first-round pick out of USC. Given how Jazz coach Will Hardy has handled the minutes, it appears the team feels better about Collier at the point than 2023 first-round pick Keyonte George. George has not started a game since January 22, and he finished Wednesday’s loss with 14 points, one rebound and three three-pointers in 27 minutes.
UTA • Guard • #13
8 months ago
The rookie out of USC is known primarily for his playmaking, but he turned it on as a scorer in this one, leading his team in points and producing just his fourth 20-point game of the season. Collier has run with the first unit full time since January 5, averaging 10.8 points, 7.9 dimes and 4.1 boards across 30.1 minutes per game.
UTA • Guard • #13
8 months ago
The rookie out of USC is known primarily for his playmaking, but he turned it on as a scorer in this one, leading his team in points and producing just his fourth 20-point game of the season. Collier has run with the first unit full time since January 5, averaging 10.8 points, 7.9 dimes and 4.1 boards across 30.1 minutes per game.
UTA • Guard • #13
8 months ago
Collier was excellent on Wednesday, only missing one shot and dishing out six assists with just one turnover. Add in the four steals, and this was a terrific night to have the rookie rostered. Rostered in 31 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Collier’s fantasy value has not been great. However, he has offered solid value in the assist category. If Collier can clean up his percentages, that would go a long way toward making him a viable option for standard leagues in 2025-26.
UTA • Guard • #13
8 months ago
Collier has hit double figures in assists on 11 occasions since moving into the Jazz starting lineup in early January. While the seven turnovers he committed on Sunday were suboptimal, the rookie has been one of the few bright spots for the Jazz this season. Collier’s fantasy value remains low, but he’s a must-roster player for the rest of the season, especially for managers who can afford to take the occasional hit in the turnover category.
UTA • Guard • #13
8 months ago
While Collier dished out 14 assists in Friday’s win over the Timberwolves, he was also responsible for six turnovers. The assist tally was halved on Sunday, but the rookie did not commit a turnover. Collier may not offer much value as a scorer or perimeter shooter, but he’s shown to be a capable floor general. These final five weeks will be crucial for Collier’s development, especially with the Jazz giving him the keys to the offense. Managers who can afford to take a hit in the percentage categories can benefit from rostering the rookie.
UTA • Guard • #13
9 months ago
Collier had at least 10 assists for the third time in his last five games. The 20-year-old point guard also had six turnovers, which has been an issue this season. Going forward, Collier’s fantasy value is questionable. He can provide assists, but they come with turnovers and he’s not a big-time scorer. Collier is also now part of a crowded back court with Collin Sexton back from an ankle injury and Jordan Clarkson and Keyonte George not going anywhere.