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Wembanyama helps Spurs beat Pelicans, 121-116, as Paul moves into second in career assists

Chris Paul moved into second place on the NBA’s career assists list, Victor Wembanyama came back from an injury scare to score 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat t...

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wembanyama exits Spurs' game against Pelicans, but quickly returns

Victor Wembanyama left the floor three minutes in to the San Antonio Spurs’ game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday after apparently aggravating a lower back injury, but ch...

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't return Sunday Collins (back) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Pelicans, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports. He'll finish the game with two points (1-2...

Impact The big man replaced Victor Wembanyama (back) after he left for the locker room early in the first quarter, though Collins contested a shot and fell hard on his back just three minutes into his night. With Wembanyama questionable to return and Collins already ruled out, Jeremy Sochan and Charles Bassey are candidates for an uptick in playing time the rest of the way.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to locker room Sunday Collins checked out of Sunday's game against the Pelicans in the first quarter after an apparent back injury following a hard fall, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact The big man entered the game for Victor Wembanyama (back) after he went back to the locker room. Shortly after, Collins contested a shot and fell hard on his back with 5:56 remaining in the first quarter. With Collins and Wembanyama both in the locker room, Jeremy Sochan, Keldon Johnson and Charles Bassey will be expected to pick up the slack.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shifting to bench Collins will come off the bench Sunday against the Pelicans, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact Collins will revert to his usual bench role following the clearance of Victor Wembanyama, who missed the team's last two matchups due to back soreness. Collins is averaging 2.2 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 12.0 minutes over his last six appearances as a reserve.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

How Much Was Zach Collins Fined? The NBA has fined Spurs’ center Zach Collins $35,000 for making NSFW gestures at an official.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Spurs' Zach Collins fined $35,000 for obscene gesture | NBA.com The incident occurred with 9:07 remaining in the 2nd quarter of the Spurs’ 140-113 loss to the Kings on Dec. 6.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • NBA.COM

Spurs' Zach Collins fined $35,000 by NBA for obscene gesture after ejection

San Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for making an obscene gesture on the court after being ejected

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeRozan, Sabonis help Kings rout Spurs 140-113, with Wembanyama sidelined by injury

DeMar DeRozan scored 23 points, Domantas Sabonis had 22 points and 16 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings rolled to a 140-113 victory over San Antonio, handing the Spurs their second...

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zach Collins Aims NSFW Gesture at Referee Following Ejection From Kings-Spurs That wasn’t smart.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ejected from Friday's game Collins was ejected from Friday's game against the Kings, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact Collins received two technical fouls in quick succession in the second quarter of Friday's game and was ejected from the contest as a result. He'll end the night with two points, two rebounds and one assist over nine minutes. Jeremy Sochan -- who started at center against the Suns on Wednesday -- will likely get more run time with the starters, and Charles Bassey should also see an uptick in minutes off the bench.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Sacramento Collins is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Kings.

Impact The Spurs will be without Victor Wembanyama (back) for this contest and they'll go with Collins at center over Jeremy Sochan, perhaps to counter the physicality of Domantas Sabonis on the boards. Collins is averaging 6.2 points and 3.4 rebounds per game this season.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Held scoreless in loss Collins notched zero points (0-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 14 minutes during Tuesday's 104-93 loss to the Suns.

Impact As long as Victor Wembanyama is upright, Collins is a tough sell outside of very deep fantasy formats. He's averaging 14.5 minutes per contest this season, but he's a viable streamer whenever Wembanyama is forced to miss a game.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Saturday Collins is not starting Saturday against the Warriors.

Impact Collins will return to the bench due to Victor Wembanyama's (knee) return, and the veteran should operate as Wembanyama's primary backup. When playing off the bench this season, he's averaging 5.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.3 blocks per game.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Spurs rally to top Jazz 126-118 for 2nd straight victory without injured Wembanyama

Harrison Barnes had 25 points and 10 rebounds, rookie Stephon Castle scored 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs rallied to defeat the Utah Jazz 126-118 for their second straight wi...

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to play Thursday Collins (knee) is available for Thursday's game versus the Jazz, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.

Impact Collins has been upgraded from questionable to available Thursday despite dealing with left knee tendinitis. With Victor Wembanyama (knee) out, Collins should draw a third straight start against Utah.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Collins is questionable for Thursday's game against the Jazz due to left knee tendinitis, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Impact The Spurs are already thin when it comes to their frontcourt depth, and losing Collins would make things even worse for them since they're already without Victor Wembanyama (knee) for the Utah matchup. If Collins is unable to go, then Sandro Mamukelashvili and Charles Bassey would be options to start at center Thursday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Spurs in loss Saturday Collins posted 20 points (6-13 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 8-8 FT), six rebounds, three blocks and one steal over 26 minutes during Saturday's 110-93 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Collins got the start in place of Victor Wembanyama (knee), and even though he struggled with his shot from beyond the arc, he ended up leading the Spurs in scoring. Collins should return to the bench as soon as Wembanyama is ready to return to the hardwood, so his potential upside in most formats will be directly tied to the Frenchman's availability.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Irving and Gafford lead Mavericks past Wemby-less Spurs 110-93

Kyrie Irving and Daniel Gafford scored 22 points apiece as the Dallas Mavericks snapped a four-game losing streak with a 110-93 win over the San Antonio Spurs, who played without s...

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting in place of Wembanyama Collins will start Saturday's game against the Mavericks, interim head coach Mitch Johnson told Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News.

Impact Collins will get the nod under center with Victor Wembanyama (right knee contusion) out. Sandro Mamukelashvili and Charles Bassey are also expected to see time at center. Collins is averaging 5.6 points and 3.3 rebounds per game off the bench this season, but he should experience an uptick in his usage as a starter.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 14 points in win Collins chipped in 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three assists and two rebounds over 15 minutes during Thursday's 118-105 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Collins set a season-high mark in points in an extremely efficient outing Thursday. Through nine regular-season games, the 26-year-old center has averaged 6.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.7 steals across 13.9 minutes per game. Collins will likely handle a more significant role with Jeremy Sochan (thumb) out for a significant amount of time.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Spurs beat Trail Blazers 118-105, with Popovich missing his 4th straight game

Keldon Johnson and Malaki Branham had 17 points each and the San Antonio Spurs beat Portland 118-105 on Thursday night in their fourth game without coach Gregg Popovich

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lackluster outing Monday Collins racked up four points (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, two steals and one assist in 14 minutes during Monday's 113-104 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Collins struggled from the field Monday, though he did tie his season-high mark in steals. The 26-year-old has played double-digit minutes in each of the Spurs' seven regular-season games, and with Jeremy Sochan (thumb) out for the foreseeable future, Collins is a candidate for an increased role off the bench.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE