Impact Collins hasn't played since dropping a 30-point, 11-rebound double-double against the Rockets on March 29. He has only one more chance to suit up this season -- Sunday versus Golden State.
APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE
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
Remains out Friday Collins (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Unavailable Tuesday Collins (back) will not play Tuesday versus Denver, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
Impact Collins is joined by Walker Kessler (nose) and Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) as the cast of multi-game absences in Utah's frontcourt. Omer Yurtseven will likely continue operating in the starting lineup, while Darius Bazley has logged 30-plus minutes in back-to-back contests.
APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Sunday Collins (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Warriors, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Collins is set to miss a fourth consecutive game due to back spasms, meaning the Jazz will remain depleted in the frontcourt since Walker Kessler (nose) is out as well. This means Omer Yurtseven is likely to stay in the starting unit. Collins' next chance to play will come against the Nuggets on Tuesday.
APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Friday Collins (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Friday will mark Collins' third straight game on the sidelines, and with Walker Kessler (nose) set to join him on the inactive list, Taylor Hendricks and Omer Yurtseven could be headed for major minutes. Collins' next chance to play will come Sunday against the Warriors.
APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out vs. Cavs Collins (back) won't play Tuesday against Cleveland, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Collins will miss his second straight contest while dealing with back spasms. Walker Kessler and Taylor Hendricks should continue to see more opportunities in Collins' absence.
APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Sunday Collins (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against Sacramento.
Impact Collins will be sidelined by back spasms after starting Utah's previous four contests. His next opportunity to take the court comes Tuesday versus Cleveland. Walker Kessler is averaging 8.4 points, 8.2 rebalance and 2.4 blocks in five contests without Collins this season, while Taylor Hendricks should retain a hefty rotation role amid a stretch of averaging 30.4 minutes across his last five games.
MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to face Sacramento Collins is questionable to face the Kings on Sunday due to back spasms, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Collins is coming off his best performance of the season after putting up 30 points in Friday's loss to the Rockets, but considering Utah doesn't have anything to play for in the final two weeks of the season, the Jazz could be cautious with the veteran power forward. If he can't go Sunday, then Walker Kessler could be in line to enter the starting lineup.
MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE
Scores season-high 30 points Collins closed with 30 points (10-14 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 11 rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 30 minutes during Friday's 101-100 loss to the Rockets.
Impact Collins delivered his best scoring output of the campaign, and he's ending the season on a strong note since he's posted 20 or more points in there of his last four appearances. The veteran big man is averaging 19.0 points and 8.4 rebounds per game in March and has established himself as a reliable scoring alternative for the Jazz knowing he shares the scoring duties with the likes of Collin Sexton and Lauri Markkanen (shoulder).
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
SEASON HIGH for John Collins vs Rockets 🚀 | UTAH JAZZ
MARCH 30 • YOUTUBE
Scores 25 points vs. Houston Collins chipped in 25 points (7-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 9-10 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal over 20 minutes during Saturday's 147-119 loss to Houston.
Impact Collins missed just two shots from the field and was a dependable asset for the Jazz on both ends of the court, but his contributions were not enough to lift Utah to victory in a game where the Jazz looked overmatched defensively. Collins has done a good job for Utah in terms of fantasy contributions, providing steady numbers as a scorer and rebounder who also shoots the ball efficiently. Over his last 10 games, Collins is averaging 17.8 points and 8.4 rebounds per game while making 58.4 percent of his attempts from the field.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Saturday Collins (face) will play in Saturday's game in Houston, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
Impact Collins was originally considered questionable due to facial bruising, but he is feeling good enough to give it a go. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual workload at center.
MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy for Saturday Collins (face) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Rockets.
Impact Collins suffered a facial contusion after getting posterized by the Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards on Monday but played Wednesday, posting 16 points and six rebounds in 23 minutes. However, he took the second night of Utah's back-to-back set off Thursday in Dallas and is now in danger of missing a second consecutive game. If that's the case, Omer Yurtseven (ankle) and Micah Potter could stay in the rotation for another game.
MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out against Dallas Collins (face) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Mavericks.
Impact Collins has been ruled out for the second leg of Utah's back-to-back Thursday due to a facial contusion. Walker Kessler will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Collins' next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Houston.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared to play Wednesday Collins (face/head) will play Wednesday against the Thunder.
Impact Collins suffered a head contusion after getting posterized by the Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards on Monday but cleared concussion protocols and logged a limited practice Tuesday. It's unclear if Collins will be under any restrictions Wednesday, but Utah will need plenty of minutes out of him, given Lauri Markkanen's (quad/rest) absence.
MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable with facial contusion Collins (face/head) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Collins was a limited participant at Tuesday's practice, so he appears to be dealing with merely a minor contusion. Lauri Makkanen (quad/rest) will be absent from Utah's frontcourt Wednesday, so vacating the 31.8 minutes Collins' has averaged across his last five healthy contests would represent a sizable loss if he's unable to suit up.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Edwards Dislocated Finger on Poster Dunk Over John Collins The T-Wolves guard dunked so hard he injured his finger.
MARCH 19 • KANSASCITY.COM
Dunk of the year? T-Wolves' Anthony Edwards goes viral for monster slam vs. Jazz
Anthony Edwards threw down a thunderous dunk over John Collins of the Jazz on Monday night, leaving both players banged up after a play that...MARCH 19
Anthony Edwards throws down viral dunk over John Collins Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards, who dislocated a finger on the play, says he 'always dreamed of dunking on someone like that.'
MARCH 19 • NBA.COM
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards Trolled John Collins With Wild Response to Young Fan The T’Wolves guard had a jab for the player he posterized, responding to a young fan with a wild one-liner.
MARCH 19 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Jazz F John Collins (head) exits game vs. Wolves Utah forward John Collins exited the Jazz’s Monday game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter due to a head contusion.Coll...
MARCH 19 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Evades concussion Collins avoided a concussion but suffered a head contusion during Monday's game against the Timberwolves, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Impact This is positive news for the Jazz, as it means Collins will have a chance to play in Oklahoma City on Wednesday. The trainers will likely re-evaluate the big man Tuesday morning to get a better idea of what his availability looks like for later in the week.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Enters concussion protocol Collins is being evaluated for a concussion and will not return to Monday's game against Minnesota.
Impact Collins was visibly shaken up after attempting to contest an Anthony Edwards' dunk-of-the-year submission. His next opportunity to take the court comes Wednesday versus Oklahoma City, but his status for the remainder of the week could be entirely determined by if he is concussed.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Edwards UNREAL POSTER on John Collins 😱 DUNK OF THE YEAR?
MARCH 19 • YOUTUBE
Sent to locker room Collins went to the locker room during the third quarter of Monday's game against the Timberwolves with an apparent face injury, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
Impact Collins took the brunt of a thunderous dunk by Anthony Edwards, who was also forced to temporarily visit the locker room before returning. Collins appeared to take a hand and knee to the face and is currently being evaluated by the training staff.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Off injury report Collins (rest) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's matchup with the Timberwolves.
Impact Collins sat out of Saturday's game against the Timberwolves for rest purposes, but he will return to the lineup Monday. The 26-year-old pro is averaging 17.8 points, 10.0 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in 31.8 minutes per game over his last five appearances.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
