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LAC • Power Forward • #20
about 20 hours ago
After missing Sunday’s game, Collins’ status for Thursday against the Timberwolves is up in the air. Kobe Sanders started in Collins’ place against the Magic, but he will head back to the bench if Collins is able to suit up.
Source: Joey Linn
LAC • Power Forward • #20
5 days ago
Collins was injured during the second quarter of Friday’s loss to the Lakers, when a hard fall led to a laceration over his eye and a sore neck. Bennedict Mathurin moved into the lineup to begin the third quarter, and that could be his role for Sunday’s game as well. Mathurin is already rostered in most leagues, but 10-team league managers need to ensure that he isn’t sitting on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Power Forward • #20
5 days ago
Collins took a hard fall during the second quarter of Friday’s game, hitting the side of his head on the court after being bumped by Lakers center Jaxson Hayes while in mid-air. The Clippers’ forward was helped off the floor immediately and did not return. If Collins enters the concussion protocol, Benedict Mathurin appears to be the most likely replacement in the starting lineup.
LAC • Power Forward • #20
16 days ago
Over the past two weeks, Collins has been a top-100 player in eight-cat formats, which exceeds his season-long value. Due to the trades of James Harden and Ivica Zubac, Collins boasts a higher fantasy ceiling than he did before those moves were made. However, for him to make good on that potential, he has to be more productive as a defender than he was against the Rockets. Hopefully, Collins can record a few steals and blocks in Wednesday’s rematch.
LAC • Power Forward • #20
18 days ago
While the overall line was modest, Collins has reached double figures in each of his last 11 games. Over the past three weeks, the Clippers forward has offered sixth-round per-game value in nine-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. With James Harden and Ivica Zubac no longer in the picture, there should be more opportunities for Collins offensively, even after Darius Garland (toe) is healthy enough to play.
LAC • Power Forward • #20
19 days ago
The Clippers needed a big win to stop their two-game skid, and they got it on Friday, with Collins’ 22 points being a key reason why. The veteran power forward was good on the glass in his 34 minutes and functioned well as a secondary scorer alongside Kawhi Leonard. Collins concluded as one of two Clippers to score at least 20 points, as his run as an efficient scorer continues. His fantasy basketball value could receive a boost with the departures of two highly featured starters ahead of the trade deadline.
LAC • Power Forward • #20
21 days ago
Fantasy managers who have Collins on their rosters received solid value in points, rebounds and percentages, but nothing else. With James Harden no longer in the picture and it being unclear when Darius Garland (toe) will be healthy enough to play, Collins should have more opportunities to score. However, this won’t do much for his fantasy value if he puts up relatively empty stat lines like the one he recorded on Wednesday.
LAC • Power Forward • #20
27 days ago
Collins’s first season with the Clippers started off slow, but he has been more productive over the past month. This was an efficient, well-rounded performance for him, which is what has made him effective in fantasy basketball as of late. The numbers don’t pop off the page, but he is able to contribute a little bit of everything without turning the ball over or missing many shots. He should remain a strong option for the rest of the season, especially now that the Clippers are playing much better as a team.
LAC • Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Collins is averaging 5.0 rebounds on the season, but he had none in 24 minutes against the Bulls on Tuesday. The 28-year-old power forward’s line lacked meaningful contribution in every category but points and three-pointers. It was a down game for Collins, who has provided second-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Clippers will play the Lakers and Nets at home later this week.
LAC • Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
After being used in a reserve role for Friday’s win over the Raptors, Collins is back in the Clippers’ starting lineup. Nicolas Batum heads back to the bench, which lowers an already-low fantasy ceiling. Batum should not be rosteredin redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Lineups
LAC • Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Collins missed Wednesday’s game against the Wizards, and after initially being listed as questionable, he’ll be back to take on Toronto. Collins’ return lines up with Kawhi Leonard being out, so Kobe Sanders should remain a starter for another game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Collins was a late scratch for Wednesday’s win over the Wizards, with the Clippers ruling him out 30 minutes before tipoff. Rookie Kobe Sanders moved into the starting lineup and played 26 minutes, finishing with 11 points, one rebound and one three-pointer. While capable of the occasional standout performance, Sanders is not a must-stream player if Collins misses a second consecutive game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
A late addition to the Clippers’ injury report, Collins will not play on Wednesday. His absence leaves the Clippers down two frontcourt starters, as Ivica Zubac (ankle) was already out. Kobe Sanders will replace Collins in the starting lineup, raising the rookie’s fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Absent from the Clippers’ initial injury report, Collins’ name has been added less than an hour before the scheduled tip time. With Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) already out, the Clippers may have to turn to Nicolas Batum to move into the starting lineup. Kobe Brown would also be in line for a few rotation minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Power Forward • #20
about 2 months ago
It’s taken longer than originally anticipated but the Clippers have finally started to figure out how to incorporate Collins into their offense as he’s scored 18 points or more in four of his last six games since January 1. The 28-year-old big man delivered an impressive all-around stat sheet stuffing performance in this one with eight stocks — five steals and three blocks — to help fuel Los Angeles’ second-half comeback. He’s supplied first-round fantasy value over the past two weeks, averaging 17.6 points, 6.1 boards, 0.4 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.1 blocks over his last seven games.
LAC • Power Forward • #20
about 2 months ago
Collins returned to the Clippers’ lineup on Tuesday after missing Sunday’s win over the Pistons with an illness. And he continues to perform well, providing third-round value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. Tuesday’s game was the second for Derrick Jones Jr. (8/1/3/2/1 with one three-pointer) since returning from a knee injury, and he played 20 minutes off the bench to Collins’ 22. Tuesday’s blowout affected the minutes split, but fantasy managers should watch for it when the Clippers face more formidable opponents.
LAC • Power Forward • #20
about 2 months ago
Collins will be back after a one-game absence and will immediately slot back into the starting lineup. Nicolas Batum started in his place against Detroit on Sunday but will return to a reserve role, eliminating the streaming value he held.
Source: Tomer Azarly
LAC • Power Forward • #20
about 2 months ago
Collins did not play in Sunday’s win over the Pistons, with Nicolas Batum replacing him in the starting lineup. That will likely remain the case if Collins can’t play on Tuesday, even with Derrick Jones Jr. making his return from a knee injury on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Power Forward • #20
about 2 months ago
Sunday’s game will be the first that Collins has missed this season. While Derrick Jones Jr. will make his return from a knee injury, it’s unlikely that he’ll be asked to play starters’ minutes in his first game back. Nicolas Batum may see his playing time increase on Sunday due to Collins’ absence.
Source: Law Murray
LAC • Power Forward • #20
about 2 months ago
Collins is a late addition to the injury report and could end up missing a game for the first time this season. Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) is set to play for the first time in over a month, and he could immediately start if Collins is unavailable. Nicolas Batum would also take on extra minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Power Forward • #20
2 months ago
With Ivica Zubac leaving Saturday’s game during the first half, there was a greater need for production from Collins. He answered the call, recording his first double-double of the season. Overall, Collins has been a disappointment in fantasy basketball, but he has been a top-100 player in eight-cat formats over the last two weeks. If Zubac misses time, Collins stands to benefit, and Brook Lopez (11 points, five rebounds, two blocks and three three-pointers in 25 minutes) should as well.
LAC • Power Forward • #20
2 months ago
Collins, who has been in the starting lineup since November 10, recorded his second 20-point game of the season on Thursday. While the rebounding was underwhelming, providing more consistent scoring would do wonders for Collins’ fantasy value. Despite being a disappointment in fantasy, he’s still rostered in 75 percent of Yahoo! leagues. Even with Thursday’s performance, the lone justification for that is Derrick Jones Jr.'s absence due to a knee injury.
LAC • Power Forward • #20
3 months ago
Still rostered in 77 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Collins has not offered much fantasy value this season. That changed on Saturday, as the veteran forward tallied season-highs in points and blocked shots. Getting to start does raise Collins’ ceiling, but he hasn’t reached it very often. He has been a top-100 player in nine-cat formats over the past week; fantasy managers will hope that trend continues. The Clippers hit the road for four games in Week 7, starting with the Heat on Monday.
LAC • Power Forward • #20
3 months ago
Offensively, Tuesday’s performance was Collins’s best since moving into the starting lineup on November 10. The 18 points were one shy of his season-high, and he ended a nasty streak in the assist category. His assist against the Lakers was the first for Collins since moving into the starting lineup, a stunning lack of production, even if he isn’t a point guard. Collins is still rostered in 77 percent of Yahoo! leagues, which is more about his reputation entering the season than his production. Hopefully, Tuesday’s performance will be the catalyst the veteran forward needs.
LAC • Power Forward • #20
4 months ago
With Bradley Beal (hip) back on the sideline, Collins made his first start since joining the Clippers this offseason. While he was in the role many fantasy managers expected him to fulfill, the former Hawks forward struggled against the team that selected him in the 2017 draft. The bench role has limited Collins’ fantasy value, as he’s ranked outside the top-150 in nine-cat formats. He’s still rostered in 84 percent of Yahoo! leagues, with Beal’s injury putting some fantasy managers in a holding pattern. Collins’ production would not justify him being rostered in 12-team leagues if the Clippers were healthy.
LAC • Power Forward • #20
4 months ago
Like teammate James Harden, Collins was excellent in the first half. He scored 15 points to help the Clippers take a one-point lead into the break. Well, the reigning champs flipped a switch, and most of the fourth quarter was left to non-rotation players. While Collins has recorded solid averages, the bench role has negatively impacted his fantasy value, a disappointing development for those who hoped he would be a starter. Derrick Jones Jr. (16/4/2/1/1 with three three-pointers) has held onto that role and provided top-100 value, yet is rostered in just six percent of Yahoo! leagues.
LAC • Power Forward • #20
4 months ago
Collins had a big scoring performance off the bench, and he did it in just 18 minutes. Collins has been more effective in his two games off the bench than he was in his lone start during the preseason. However, his fantasy upside will be limited if he isn’t part of the starting lineup for the Clippers this season.
LAC • Power Forward • #20
5 months ago
After two seasons with the Jazz, Collins joined a Clippers team that aims to contend for a championship this season. That alone preserves some of his fantasy value after spending two years with a franchise willing to tank to increase its draft lottery odds. However, Collins was used in a reserve role against Guangzhou, with Derrick Jones Jr. (six points, one rebound and two three-pointers in eight minutes) receiving the starting nod. There’s still a lot of basketball to be played during the preseason, so Collins is not locked into a reserve role. But this is a position battle to track, as JC’s ceiling would be limited if he’s asked to come off the bench full-time.
LAC • Power Forward • #20
8 months ago
Collins opted into the final year of his contract, and he’ll head to the Clippers on an expiring deal. The Heat will get Norman Powell, and Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson will land in Utah along with a 2027 second-round pick. Collins should immediately slot into LA’s starting five alongside Kawhi Leonard, James Harden and Ivica Zubac. In Utah, Collins’ departure opens the door for Taylor Hendricks (assuming he’s ready to go for the start of the season) and Kyle Filipowski to see additional playing time.
Source: Shams Charania
LAC • Power Forward • #20
8 months ago
Collins opted into the final year of his contract, and he’ll head to the Clippers on an expiring deal. The Heat will get Norman Powell, and Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson will land in Utah along with a 2027 second-round pick. Collins should immediately slot into LA’s starting five alongside Kawhi Leonard, James Harden and Ivica Zubac. In Utah, Collins’ departure opens the door for Taylor Hendricks (assuming he’s ready to go for the start of the season) and Kyle Filipowski to see additional playing time.
Source: Shams Charania