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LAC • Forward-Center • #20
1 day 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 • Forward-Center • #20
12 days 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 • Forward-Center • #20
12 days 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 • Forward-Center • #20
13 days 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 • Forward-Center • #20
14 days 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 • Forward-Center • #20
14 days 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 • Forward-Center • #20
22 days 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 • Forward-Center • #20
24 days 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 • Forward-Center • #20
about 1 month 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 • Forward-Center • #20
about 2 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 • Forward-Center • #20
2 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 • Forward-Center • #20
2 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 • Forward-Center • #20
3 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 • Forward-Center • #20
3 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 • Forward-Center • #20
6 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 • Forward-Center • #20
6 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
UTA • Forward-Center • #20
7 months ago
No surprise here as Collins opts in to the final year of a multiyear contract he originally signed with the Atlanta Hawks in 2021. The 27-year-old power forward averaged 19 points per game and 8.2 rebounds per game, but did so in a career-low 40 games played last year. Collins would seem to be a trade candidate for the Jazz now that he’s officially on an expiring contract.
Source: Shams Charania
UTA • Forward-Center • #20
10 months ago
During Wednesday’s loss to the Grizzlies, Collins sprained his left ankle, and Utah’s announcement means he’ll miss at least eight games. KJ Martin has been the replacement in the starting lineup when Collins hasn’t been available, and this should not change. However, Collins’ absence also raises Kyle Filipowski’s ceiling, as he has been relegated to the bench whenever Walker Kessler is available. Filipowski offers a higher ceiling than Martin, who boasts the higher floor.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Forward-Center • #20
10 months ago
Collins had previously been dealing with a back injury, but now he is being held out because of a left ankle sprain. Kyle Filipowski or KJ Martin should replace him in the starting unit, though both should see a bump in minutes. Filipowski is the better fantasy option.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Forward-Center • #20
10 months ago
Collins returned after missing the last five games with a back injury. The 27-year-old power forward scored 28 points, but was hardly efficient taking 30 shots with the Jazz missing multiple starters. Collins has plenty of fantasy value, but his availability down the stretch of the season — he seems to sit out against any opponent when a Jazz loss would benefit draft positioning — has to concern fantasy managers.
UTA • Forward-Center • #20
10 months ago
Collins will be back after missing Utah’s last five games. He seems to only be made available against good teams to ensure the Jazz lose to their competitors in the lottery. His return will likely push KJ Martin back to a reserve role.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Forward-Center • #20
10 months ago
Walker Kessler (rest) is available. Kessler will return to the lineup following a one-game absence, and he’ll presumably handle an elevated workload with Collins still sidelined.
Source: Ben Anderson on Twitter
UTA • Forward-Center • #20
10 months ago
Collins will remain out for a second-straight game with a back injury. His absence will likely mean another start for KJ Martin. While he has provided modest value as a starter, Utah’s limited numbers make Martin worthy of a look in deep leagues.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Forward-Center • #20
10 months ago
Collins sat out against New Orleans on Sunday and is expected to remain sidelined for a second-straight game. KJ Martin logged 26 minutes as a starter on Sunday and will likely remain in that role once again with Collins out.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Forward-Center • #20
11 months ago
Collins returned from a three-game absence due to a back injury and had one of his best games. The 27-year-old power forward had 29 points on 18 shots and pulled down 12 rebounds to earn himself a double-double. Collins has fantasy value, but his availability is a concern given both his injuries and the Jazz potential resting key players during the fantasy playoffs.
UTA • Forward-Center • #20
11 months ago
Collins has missed the last three games as he continues to manage a back injury. The 27-year-old power forward is back in the lineup Friday against the Timberwolves. Collins’ return will push KJ Martin back to the bench.
UTA • Forward-Center • #20
11 months ago
Collins has missed Utah’s last three games, but he could be back on Friday. The Jazz hold the rights to Minnesota’s first-round pick this summer, so they may want their best lineup available for this game even if they’re shifting towards tank mode. Collins’ return would push KJ Martin back to a reserve role.
Source: Andy Larsen