JOHN COLLINS NEWS

Pulls down 12 boards Collins provided eight points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds and one block over 26 minutes during Thursday's 112-105 loss to New Orleans.

Impact Collins didn't do much on offense in this game, but he didn't have too many touches to make an impact, although the 12 rebounds were certainly a nice outcome for fantasy managers who have Collins rostered in category-based leagues. Collins is averaging 12.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game in December.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start Thursday Collins is starting Thursday's game against the Pistons, Johnny Kane of Bally Sports Detroit reports.

Impact Collins came off the bench in his last two appearances, but he'll rejoin the starting lineup with the Jazz playing without several starters Thursday. Over his 22 starts this year, he's averaged 14.5 points and 8.6 rebounds in 30.9 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid numbers from second unit Collins supplied 16 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, one block and one steal over 22 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 124-116 loss to Cleveland.

Impact The 26-year-old big remained on the second unit and saw a smaller workload than usual for a second straight game since returning from a non-COVID illness that cost him four contests, but Collins looked like he might be ready to move back into the starting five. Simone Fontecchio, who has started 13 straight games but has seen his numbers begin to decline, who be the most likely candidate to get bumped to the bench should Collins reclaim a starting job.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in bench role Collins won't start Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Spencer Davies of BasketballNews.com reports.

Impact Collins returned from a four-game absence Monday, playing 20 minutes off the bench during a 125-108 win, totaling 11 points, three rebounds and a block. He's expected to eventually replace Simone Fontecchio in the starting lineup, but Collins will remain in a reserve role for at least one more game.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in return Collins (illness) played 20 minutes off the bench in Monday's 125-108 win over the Nets, finishing with 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt), three rebounds and one block.

Impact Making his return from four-game absence due to a non-COVID-19-related illness, Collins was eased back into the mix in a bench role after he had started in each of his first 22 appearances of the season. Collins should eventually usurp Simone Fontecchio from a starting role at forward alongside Lauri Markkanen, but the Jazz could deploy Collins off the bench for another game or two to allow him to ramp back up and regain conditioning.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets green light for Monday Collins (illness) has been cleared to play in Monday's game against the Nets.

Impact Collins has been absent from his team's last four contests as a result of a non-COVID illness, but the team has since reported that he'll be available to take the floor Monday evening. Simone Fontecchio will likely move back to a bench role, assuming Collins feels healthy enough to shoulder a full workload.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status in question Monday Collins (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Nets.

Impact Collins has missed the last four games due to a non-COVID illness and his status is once again in question for Monday's game. If he is unable to go, Taylor Hendricks and Simone Fontecchio will likely see extended minutes.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Collins (illness) will miss Saturday's game against the Kings, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact This will be the fourth straight game that Collins will miss. The good news for Utah is that Lauri Markkanen is no longer showing up on the injury report after missing Thursday's game with the Jazz managing his hamstring issue. Collins' next chance to play is Monday against the Nets.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Thursday Collins (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Collins continues to deal with a non-COVID illness and will miss a third consecutive game in the second half of a back-to-back set Thursday. Taylor Hendricks and Simone Fontecchio are candidates to see increased minutes against Portland, while Collins' next chance to return will be Saturday against Sacramento.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Collins (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Collins was questionable ahead of Wednesday's matchup and will officially be unavailable for a second consecutive game due to a non-COVID illness. Whether he'll be available for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers remains to be seen, but Taylor Hendricks, Simone Fontecchio and Luka Samanic could see increased run Wednesday.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against New York Collins (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Knicks, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Collins is in danger of missing his second straight game Wednesday due to a non-COVID illness. If he's ruled out against the Knicks, Taylor Hendricks, Simone Fontecchio and Luka Samanic are candidates to receive increased playing time.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Collins (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Thunder, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Impact Collins will miss his first game of the season due to an illness. Lauri Markkanen (hamstring) and Walker Kessler (foot) are also out, so Simone Fontecchio, Taylor Hendricks, Kelly Olynyk and Omer Yurtseven will likely all play extended minutes. Collins' next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Knicks.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with illness Collins is questionable for Monday's game against Oklahoma City due to an illness, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Collins hasn't yet missed a game this season, but he was a late addition to Monday's injury report due to his illness. If he can't suit up against the Thunder, Simone Fontecchio and Taylor Hendricks are candidates to see increased run for the Jazz.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid double-double in loss Collins ended Friday's 117-103 loss to the Clippers with 20 points (7-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists, four blocks and two steals over 35 minutes.

Impact Collins matched a season high with 29 points in the loss, and despite the poor result, this is the kind of performance the Jazz need while they continue to cope without Lauri Markkanen in the lineup. The team continues to experiment with the center position, but Collins has been a steady presence as a frontcourt menace at the four spot.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Approaches double-double in loss Collins closed with 10 points (5-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and eight rebounds over 23 minutes during Wednesday's 147-97 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Collins was held to a season-low 23 minutes of playing time during Wednesday's blowout loss, and he fell just short of the double-double mark again. He's been held without double-doubles in six consecutive appearances but has still been relatively productive during that time, averaging 12.8 points and 7.5 rebounds in 27.8 minutes per game. The 26-year-old can put things together in any given game, but he's been held below 30 minutes of playing time in five of his last six outings. It's unclear whether this slight downturn in minutes will continue, but Collins still has decent upside potential when he has enough time on the court.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores team-high 17 points Collins had 17 points (7-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 105-91 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Collins led the way for an understrength Jazz team, dropping a team-high 17 points. While he has scored double-digits in every game this season, his peripheral numbers have been a little underwhelming. As the 100th-ranked player in standard leagues, he is deserving of a roster spot. With that said, managers would love to see a bit more from him on both ends of the floor moving forward.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads starters in scoring Collins chipped in 15 points (6-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 131-99 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Collins has scored exactly 15 points in each of his last three outings but failed to secure his fourth straight double-double. Collins is averaging 15.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 0.8 steals in 34.6 minutes across his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers double-double Collins finished Tuesday's 115-99 victory over the Trail Blazers with 14 points (6-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal in 32 minutes.

Impact Collins has been a consistent threat for the Jazz after putting up double-digit scoring numbers in each of his appearances so far, though it must be noted that he has surpassed the 15-point tally just three times across his 11 contests. Collins is finding the consistency he didn't have during his Atlanta days, though an uptick in his scoring would certainly boost a fantasy profile that is also averaging a solid 8.2 rebounds per contest.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Collins (ankle) is good to go for Tuesday's game against Portland, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Collins was previously carrying a probable tag. He's coming off one of the best performances of his season on Friday, as he scored 18 points with three rebounds, three triples and four blocks against the Grizzlies.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Tuesday Collins (ankle) is listed as probable to play Tuesday versus Portland.

Impact Collins is dealing with a left ankle sprain, but he appears on track to play. Utah's frontcourt would be shorthanded without him, with Walker Kessler amid a multi-week absence due to an elbow sprain.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four blocks in win Collins closed Friday's 127-121 victory over Memphis with 18 points (5-6 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), three rebounds and four blocks over 38 minutes.

Impact Collins had just three blocks across nine games before tallying four Friday. His three triples were also a season-high. The big man has been struggling in the rebounding department recently but finding other ways to contribute. He is now averaging 15.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.5 triples across 31.1 minutes in 10 games this season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records double-double in loss Collins finished Thursday's 115-113 loss to the Magic with 20 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds and one block over 33 minutes.

Impact Collins is enjoying an excellent start to the season, and outside of recording his fourth double-double through six games, he also posted a season-high mark in points. Collins is showing the upside he couldn't live up to as a member of the Hawks, and his fantasy upside has risen considerably compared to 12 months ago. He looks like a pivotal pice of the Jazz's offensive scheme in the frontcourt alongside Lauri Markkanen.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another double-double Friday Collins recorded 13 points (4-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds and one block over 34 minutes during Friday's 120-118 win over the Clippers.

Impact Collins has looked pretty comfortable to begin his tenure with the Jazz, delivering a double-double in two straight games to open the campaign. The 26-year-old has averaged a double-double over a full season only once (in 2019-20), seeing his rebounding numbers plummet after Atlanta added Clint Capela to its frontcourt, but so far Collins hasn't had the same issues while working alongside Walker Kessler and Lauri Markkanen.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in Jazz debut Collins registered 15 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and a steal over 31 minutes in Wednesday's 130-114 loss to the Kings.

Impact After being involved in trade rumors for years, Collins was acquired by the Jazz in June to pair next to All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen. He had a strong showing in his Utah debut when he led the team and rebounds and scored the third-most points behind Jordan Clarkson (24 points) and Markkanen (19). He'll look to help the Jazz get their first win of the year Friday when they face the Clippers at home.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially starting Collins is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Sarah Todd of Deseret News reports.

Impact As expected, Collins will slot into Utah's starting lineup at power forward between Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler. While it's unclear how he'll fit into the offensive pecking order, it's likely Collins will receive more opportunities than he did back in Atlanta.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE