Utah faces San Antonio for conference matchup
The Spurs will host conference foe Utah1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JOHN COLLINS #20 - POWER FORWARD - UTAH JAZZ
17.6 PPG •
7.9 RPG •
2.6 APG
17.6 PPG
7.9 RPG
2.6 APG
Comes close to double-double Collins recorded 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Sunday's 116-105 loss to the Clippers.
Impact Collins has been playing well since being promoted to the starting lineup due to the absence of Walker Kessler (hip), and fantasy managers should be enjoying his uptick in fantasy value with his new role. Collins is averaging 21.5 points and 8.8 rebounds per game as a starter, and he figures to remain in the first unit until Kessler is ready to return.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Posts 16/8 line in defeat Collins accumulated 16 points (6-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and three steals in 32 minutes during Saturday's 121-117 loss to the Kings.
Impact Collins continued to perform well at the five, but a switch to power forward is looming with Walker Kessler's (hip) return on the horizon. The Jazz have had to speed up Kyle Filipowski's development to lessen the Jazz's size disadvantage, and the rookie will eventually move back to a reserve role to make room for Collins when Kessler returns. A production fluctuation from Collins is a distinct possibility, but the scenario will become clearer next week.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
John Collins, Jazz stick Mavericks with fourth straight loss John Collins scored 28 points and made a game-winning dunk with 6.4 seconds remaining to lift the Utah Jazz to a 115-113 win over the Dallas...
6 DAYS AGO • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Shines in win over Mavs Collins posted 28 points (10-20 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and two steals across 36 minutes in Thursday's 115-113 win over the Mavericks.
Impact Collins was dominant in his second start of the season, and he's making the most of the absence of Walker Kessler (hip). He finished just one rebound away from recording what would've been his fourth double-double over his last five outings, and he's also notched at least 25 points three times in that stretch. That includes his two starts, so his upside is trending in the right direction, especially since Kessler doesn't have a specific return date.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
John Collins scores on a late dunk to lift Jazz past Mavericks for 1st home victory
John Collins scored the last of his 28 points on a tiebreaking dunk with 6.4 seconds left to give the Utah Jazz their first home victory of the season, 115-113 over the Dallas Mave...6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stuffs stat sheet in defeat Collins logged 29 points (12-19 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 120-112 loss to the Suns.
Impact With Walker Kessler (hip) out Tuesday, Collins made his first start of the season and dominated on both ends of the floor. The big man has produced an extremely well-rounded start to the season through 10 regular-season games, during which he has averaged 17.1 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks across 25.3 minutes per game. Collins has also been extremely efficient while shooting 52.0 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from downtown.
NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Booker scores 31, leads Suns to 120-112 victory over Jazz in the teams' NBA Cup opener
Devin Booker scored 31 points and Bradley Beal added 24 to help the Phoenix Suns open NBA Cup pool play with a 120-112 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday nightNOVEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting against Phoenix Collins is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Suns, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Collins will replace Walker Kessler (hip) in the starting five Tuesday. Collins is averaging 16.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 27.0 minutes across his last five appearances.
NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Secures third double-double Collins chipped in 15 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and three steals across 29 minutes during Saturday's 111-110 win over San Antonio.
Impact Collins turned in a double-double for the second time in three appearances, and he also set a new top mark on the young campaign with three steals. Both Collin Sexton and Lauri Markkanen contributed in big ways for the Jazz in the victory, but it was promising to see Collins also put up productive numbers alongside Utah's big two.
NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Jazz fend off Spurs 111-110 despite 24 points, 16 rebounds and 7 blocks from Wembanyama
Collin Sexton scored 23 points, Lauri Markkanen added 20 and the Utah Jazz held off the San Antonio Spurs 111-110, overcoming 24 points, 16 rebounds and seven blocks from Victor We...NOVEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monster night off bench Collins amassed 28 points (12-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds and five assists in 31 minutes during Monday's 135-126 win over the Bulls.
Impact Collins turned in his best scoring mark of the season and did so an efficient manner. The 27-year-old also picked up his second double-double of the 2024-25 campaign, with both taking place within the last week. Outside of his impressive production as a scorer and on the glass, Collins has been sharp from the charity stripe, knocking down 20 of 21 attempts (95.2 percent) through his first seven appearances of the year.
NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
George, Collins lead the Jazz to 1st win, 135-126 over the Bulls
Keyonte George had 33 points and nine assists, John Collins added 28 points and 13 rebounds and the Utah Jazz won for the first time this season, beating the Chicago Bulls 135-126...NOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Generated double-double from bench Collins registered 14 points (6-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Thursday's 106-88 loss to the Spurs.
Impact The season-ending injury to Taylor Hendricks (ankle) will tie directly to more production from Collins, who is expected to be the first big man off the bench to serve the frontcourt. Kyle Filipowski got the startt in Lauri Markkanen's absence, but it's possible the the Jazz will experiment with an experienced jumbo lineup that features Markkanen, Collins and Walter Kessler. Cody Williams hasn't done much with his two starts, so the sceme could ultimately make more sense.
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Wembanyama has 25 points and nine rebounds to lead Spurs to 106-88 win over Jazz
Victor Wembanyama had 25 points and nine rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 106-88 victory over the Utah JazzNOVEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sabonis scores 28 points as the Kings run past the punchless Jazz, 113-96
Domantas Sabonis had 28 points and 11 rebounds, De’Aaron Fox added 19 points and the Sacramento Kings dominated the reeling Utah Jazz 113-96 on Tuesday nightOCTOBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leading scorer off bench Friday Collins contributed 14 points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 24 minutes during Friday's 127-86 loss to Golden State.
Impact No Jazz player who attempted at least six field-goal attempts shot better than 40 percent Friday, but Collins did manage to lead the Jazz in both points and assists during in the blowout loss. Collins has been a starter for most of his NBA career, but the 2017 first-round pick has been the first big man off the bench to start the 2024-25 regular season due to Walker Kessler serving as the starting center. Collins will look to earn a bigger role against Luka Doncic and the Mavericks on Monday.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Buddy Hield scores 27 points to help the Warriors coast past the Jazz, 127-86
Buddy Hield scored 27 points, Steph Curry added 20 and the Golden State Warriors overpowered the Utah Jazz 127-86 on Friday nightOCTOBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reduced role in loss Collins finished Wednesday's 126-124 loss to the Grizzlies with 11 points (5-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, one block and one steal across 18 minutes.
Impact Despite starting 66 of his 68 regular-season appearances in 2023-24, Collins lost out on the starting center job to Walker Kessler on Opening Night. If Collins continues to play closer to the 18 minutes he logged Wednesday compared to his average of 28.0 last season, his fantasy value will diminish significantly.
OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Three swats in win Collins (rest) posted 12 points (5-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds, three blocks and one steal in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 117-114 preseason win over the Kings.
Impact Collins returned to action Tuesday after missing Utah's previous contest for rest purposes. Despite struggling with his outside shot, Collin's defensive contributions gave the Jazz a big boost off the bench in their win over Sacramento.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Saturday Collins (rest) has been ruled out of Saturday's preseason matchup versus the Spurs, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
Impact Collins will miss another outing due to rest, and it is unclear how much game action he will see prior to the start of the regular season. The 27-year-old's next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against the Kings.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Expected off bench Monday Collins is not in the starting five for Monday's preseason matchup against the Rockets, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact For the second consecutive preseason game, Walker Kessler will get the start over Collins. The 27-year-old is coming off a back injury that sidelined him to end the 2023-24 campaign, and he is expected to reprise his starting role during the regular season.
OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for camp Collins (back) will be a full participant during training camp, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact The Jazz shut Collins down on March 29 with a back injury, though they were likely being cautious with nothing to play for. The veteran compiled averages of 15.1 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 28.0 minutes per game across 68 appearances, but he'll face stiffer competition this season from Taylor Hendricks in the frontcourt.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Jazz F John Collins Unveils His Biggest Area of Growth Last Season The Utah Jazz big man sounded off on his first year in Salt Lake City.
APRIL 28 • SI.COM
Sitting regular season finale Collins (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Impact Collins won't be available for the final game of the regular season, which makes sense since the Jazz doesn't have anything to play for Sunday. The veteran forward enjoyed a solid campaign in a starting role in 2023-24, averaging 15.1 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game in 28.0 minutes per game across 68 appearances (66 starts).
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