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UTA • Point Guard • #13
6 days ago
No Keyonte George (ankle) meant another start for Collier, and the second-year guard has taken advantage of the increased opportunities. In addition to scoring in double figures in 12 consecutive games, Collier has averaged 9.8 assists and 2.1 steals during this stretch. Collier’s production has been good for third-round value in eight-cat formats, and he’s worth a look in more 12-team leagues. As of Friday night, he was rostered in 46 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
14 days ago
Starting for the injured Keyonte George, Collier put together another high-assist effort in Utah’s blowout of the Kings. He’s recorded at least nine assists in five straight games, hitting double digits in four. Regardless of George’s availability, Collier will be worth rostering for the silly season, especially after the Jazz traded Walter Clayton Jr. to the Grizzlies as part of the Jaren Jackson Jr. deal.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
16 days ago
Collier returned to the starting lineup for this game, and while he wasn’t able to maintain his double-double streak, he was still able to provide plenty of assists and steals. Over the past two weeks, he has averaged 16.0 points, 10.1 assists and 2.1 steals while shooting 50.5 percent from the floor. Keyonte George (ankle) was sidelined and could remain out for Utah’s final game before the All-Star break on Wednesday. Collier is a must-roster player as long as he’s starting.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
17 days ago
With George sidelined with an ankle injury, which he suffered on Saturday, Collier will enter the starting lineup. Over his last three games, Collier has averaged 20.7 points, 14.3 assists and 2.7 steals per game. He should be considered a high-priority streaming option as a starter.
Source: NBA Lineups
UTA • Point Guard • #13
19 days ago
While other players on the Jazz are being removed after three quarters, Collier continues to play lots of minutes for Utah. The 21-year-old point guard has now played at least 30 minutes in four consecutive games, a timeline that overlaps with Keyonte George’s right ankle sprain. Until there’s concrete news that George is coming back, Collier should be rostered in all formats. In the last four games, he’s averaging 20.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 13.3 assists and 2.7 steals.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
20 days ago
One game removed from dishing out a career-high 22 assists, Collier recorded his second consecutive points/assists double-double. Add in the rebounds and steals, and this was another excellent night for the second-year guard. Collier’s fantasy ceiling for the rest of the season depends on how much Utah plays Keyonte George, but he’s worth picking up if sitting on the waiver wire.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
23 days ago
Collier was in the Jazz starting lineup for Tuesday’s game, as Keyonte George was ruled out. The second-year guard took advantage of his opportunity, racking up a career-high 22 assists while committing just two turnovers. Collier doesn’t offer the best value as a scorer, but managers looking for assists and steals should consider him for the “silly season.” And with Utah trading Walter Clayton Jr. on Tuesday as part of the Jaren Jackson Jr. deal, playing time should not be a concern for Collier after the All-Star break.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
23 days ago
Due to injuries and the eight-player trade the Jazz completed with the Grizzlies earlier Tuesday, Utah will be shorthanded against the Pacers. Collier and Filipowski move into the starting lineup, filling the spots that Keyonte George and Jusuf Nurkić would usually hold. Both are worth streaming, especially while the Jazz await their new additions.
Source: NBA Lineups
UTA • Point Guard • #13
29 days ago
Keyonte George got a rest game on the first night of a back-to-back, which allowed Collier to start for the sixth time this season. He came close to recording a double-double, and he is typically a consistent source of assists when he gets the minutes. This was the second straight game he had exactly nine assists, and he has reached that mark in three of his last four. If George misses more time over the final few months of the year, Collier should play enough to provide more than just dimes.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
Collier has come off the bench in each of his last four appearances, reaching double figures in scoring in three of them. On Saturday, the second-year guard had an effective night as a scorer and playmaker, even with the Jazz getting blown out. With Keyonte George still logging starters’ minutes, Collier’s fantasy upside is limited. But that could change later in the season.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
Collier, who was initially questionable for Monday’s game, is officially good to go. He should retain his place in the starting lineup, sharing the backcourt with Keyonte George.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Point Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
Collier, who missed time earlier this season with a hamstring injury, suffered a right quad contusion during Saturday’s loss to the Mavericks. If he’s unable to play, Walter Clayton Jr. could move into the starting lineup alongside Keyonte George. Brice Sensabaugh, who has totaled 95 points over his last three games, is another possible replacement, and he offers greater fantasy value than Clayton regardless of who starts.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Point Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
For the fourth time this season, Collier reached double digits in assists during Thursday’s defeat. The double-double was his fourth, but the few fantasy managers who roster Collier aren’t usually looking for points. He and Walter Clayton Jr. (15/2/8/1 with one three-pointer) played at least 29 minutes in Dallas, and that’s possible due to head coach Will Hardy’s willingness to play multiple point guards at the same time. If that continues, that’s good news for Collier, Clayton and Keyonte George.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
about 2 months ago
Collier finished one assist shy of a double-double on Saturday, with his playing time receiving a bump due to Utah losing by a franchise-record 55 points. With Keyonte George (four points, two rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block in 23 minutes) having the best season of his brief NBA career, Collier’s fantasy upside is limited. However, he’s worth a look in deep leagues for managers needing assists.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
about 2 months ago
Collier’s upside has been limited as a reserve this season, but he has been an elite source of assists in recent weeks. He has had at least eight in 10 of his last 12 games, including at least nine in six of those. That puts him at eighth in the league in assists per game during that stretch, but he’s still available in 83 percent of Yahoo! leagues. If you need dimes, Collier can provide.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
about 2 months ago
Collier notched his third double-double of the season on Thursday. He took advantage of an increase in minutes as Utah’s lead guard in Keyonte George’s absence (illness), and found his flow on offense against the Clippers. Collier did commit five turnovers, however, suggesting that L.A.'s defense presented a few challenges. Yet he finished with a strong line and could have another nice outing against the Warriors on Saturday if George remains out.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
3 months ago
Despite coming off the bench in each of his last four appearances, Collier has provided solid value to managers needing assists. He’s recorded seven helpers or more in four straight games and was a key factor in Sunday’s double-overtime victory. Collier and Brice Sensabaugh (16/6/1/1 with four three-pointers) played well enough to be part of Will Hardy’s closing lineup, with the former ramping up the pace and the latter providing valuable three-point shooting. Collier’s return from a hamstring injury has also impacted Walter Clayton Jr., who picked up a second straight DNP-CD on Sunday.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
4 months ago
Coming off the bench for the second straight game, Collier was excellent in his 26 minutes. Not only did the second-year guard record his first double-double of the season, but he also committed only two turnovers. Collier’s ability to get others involved is what gives him value in deeper fantasy leagues, even if he continues to come off the bench. On Tuesday, he picked up the slack for starter Keyonte George (10/5/7), who shot 3-of-12 from the field. Given how well George has played overall, the starting point guard job should be his for the foreseeable future. However, as evidenced by Tuesday’s performance, that does not prohibit Collier from providing reliable fantasy value.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
4 months 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 • Point Guard • #13
4 months 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 • Point Guard • #13
4 months 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 • Point Guard • #13
4 months 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 • Point Guard • #13
4 months 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 • Point Guard • #13
4 months 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 • Point Guard • #13
4 months 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 • Point Guard • #13
8 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 • Point Guard • #13
8 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 • Point Guard • #13
11 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 • Point Guard • #13
11 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 • Point Guard • #13
11 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