Zach Collins News, Rumors, Updates - San Antonio Spurs

Status in question Monday Collins (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the 76ers, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Impact Collins has played in the last two games after being sidelined for nine games due to a sprained right ankle, but he finds his status in the air ahead of Monday's game. If he is unable to go, Dominick Barlow will likely be brought up to the main roster and serve as the backup center to Victor Wembanyama.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start but available Saturday Collins (rest) is not in the starting lineup to face the Wizards on Saturday. However, he will be available to play off the bench.

Impact As expected, Collins won't start with Victor Wembanyama back in the mix. He was tabbed as out on Friday night but upgraded to probable earlier Saturday, and in the end, he is available to see minutes off the bench.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Collins (rest) has been upgraded to probable for Saturday's game against the Wizards, Ty Jager of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Collins was ruled out following Friday's loss to the Hornets, but now he's trending toward playing and being available to face the Wizards in the second half of this back-to-back set. During the loss to Charlotte, Collins made his first appearance since Dec. 29 after missing the Spurs' previous nine games with a sprained right ankle.

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Will be rested Saturday Collins will be rested for Saturday's game against the Wizards, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.

Impact Collins made his first appearance since Dec. 29 against the Hornets on Friday in a 124-120 loss, finishing with 16 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-6 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 26 minutes. The Spurs will tread carefully with Collins, however, but he should be back in the rotation for Monday's game against the 76ers. Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama (rest) is fully expected to play against the Wizards after taking the night off against the Hornets.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Friday Collins (ankle) will start Friday's game against the Hornets, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact As expected, Collins will make his first appearance since Dec. 29 and will slide right into the starting lineup, with Victor Wembanyama (rest) ruled out. Across 11 appearances (three starts) before his injury, Collins averaged 11.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.9 blocks in 20.8 minutes per game.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

On track to play Friday Collins (ankle), who's listed as questionable, is set to return Friday against the Hornets, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Impact Collins is slated to make his first appearance since spraining his right ankle Dec. 29. If he's cleared, Collins figures to slide right into the starting lineup, as Victor Wembanyama (rest) has been ruled out for Friday's contest. Across 11 appearances (three starts) before his injury, Collins averaged 11.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.9 blocks in 20.8 minutes per game.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Friday Collins (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus Charlotte, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Collins hasn't played since Dec. 29 due to a right ankle sprain but is nearing a return to action. The Spurs have seen improved results with Victor Wembanyama at center, so it remains to be seen if Collins will re-enter the starting lineup when available.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Progresses to 3-on-3 work Collins (ankle) progressed to 3-on-3 work Wednesday and said he's optimistic he can return before the end of San Antonio's five-game road trip, which ends Monday in Philadelphia, J...

Impact Collins hasn't played since Dec. 29 due to a right ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up will come Friday in Charlotte, but that's the first half of a back-to-back set, so it seems his earliest return date will likely be Monday's matchup against the 76ers. Victor Wembanyama has been starting at center in Collins' absence, but the Rookie of the Year candidate prefers to play power forward, so it'll be interesting to see how the lineup shakes out when Collins is back in the mix.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Collins (ankle) has been ruled for Monday's matchup against the Hawks, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact On Dec. 31, coach Gregg Popovich said Collins would miss 2-to-4 weeks with a sprained right ankle. It's been two weeks since that statement, and there hasn't been another update. Barring a return to practice soon, Collins can be considered week-to-week moving forward, with the likelihood he's not cleared until late January. In Collins' absence, Victor Wembanyama has been starting at center, while Dominick Barlow and Sandro Mamukelshvili handle backup roles.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

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Likely out 2-to-4 weeks Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said he's expecting Collins (ankle) to miss 2-to-4 weeks, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.

Impact This timeline would make Jan. 15 against the Hawks the earliest possible return date, but the Spurs will likely provide more clarity in the coming days. For now, fantasy managers should plan on Collins missing at least the next six games. With Collins out of the lineup Sunday against Boston, Sandro Mamukelashvili played 20 minutes and produced seven points, seven rebounds, four assists and one three-pointer.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Collins (ankle) will not play Sunday versus Boston.

Impact Collins will miss his first game of the season to a right ankle sprain suffered in-game during Friday's loss to Portland. The 26-year-old's next opportunity to return will be Tuesday at Memphis. In his absence, Victor Wembanyama should get a bump in usage, while Cedi Osman, Dominick Barlow and Sandro Mamukelashvili are candidates to see enlarged roles Sunday.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call vs. Celtics Collins (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against Boston, Dan Weiss of Bally Sports San Antonio reports.

Impact Collins was forced to exit Friday's matchup against the Blazers after suffering a right ankle injury, and he was unable to return. He'll likely test the ankle in morning shootaround to determine if he can go Sunday evening.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return Collins will not return to Friday's game against Portland due to a right ankle injury, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.

Impact When Collins left the game initially, the Spurs labeled him as doubtful to return, but now his night is officially over. He finished with 17 points, three rebounds, two assists and one block across 18 minutes while filling in for Victor Wembanyama (ankle) in the starting lineup. If Collins is unable to play Sunday against the Celtics, the Spurs could turn to Sandro Mamukelashvili for some backup center minutes.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Friday Collins left Friday's game versus Portland with an apparent ankle injury and is unlikely to return, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.

Impact This is a tough blow for Collins and the Spurs, as he's been one of the few bright spots for San Antonio. Due to the lopsided score, it's safe to assume Collins' night is done. He started in place of Victor Wembanyama (ankle) on Friday and produced 17 points, three rebounds, two assists and one block across 18 minutes.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Portland Collins will start in Friday's game versus Portland.

Impact Victor Wembanyama (ankle) is getting the night off for rest, and it's possible that he sits in one game of back-to-back sets for a while as the Spurs exercise caution. Collins has 22 starts to his name this season, and he holds averages of 14.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.2 three-pointers in those games.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Tuesday Collins (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Jazz, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.comreports.

Impact Victor Wembanyama (ankle) has also been cleared, so Collins will presumably come off the bench. Collins fared well in a spot start Saturday against Dallas, scoring 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt) with five rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals across 28 minutes.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee soreness Collins is probable for Tuesday's game against Utah due to left knee soreness, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact Collins should be able to play through the soreness, and he may be in line for increased usage again if Victor Wembanyama (ankle) remains out. Over his last six appearances (two starts), Collins has averaged 13.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 blocks in 23.2 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Decent output in loss Collins registered 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals over 28 minutes during Saturday's 144-119 loss to Dallas.

Impact The Spurs looked overmatched Saturday and Collins was forced to take on a starting role after Victor Wembanyama was a late scratch due to an ankle injury, but he posted a solid stat line and rewarded fantasy managers who trusted in him. Collins is averaging 11.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.8 blocks per game in 10 December outings.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Collins started Saturday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Victor Wembanyama was ruled out for the game moments before tipoff, as he tweaked his ankle by stepping on a ballboy. Collins should see significant run against Dallas and offers plenty of fantasy upside.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive off bench Thursday Collins closed with 14 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 28 minutes during Thursday's 114-95 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Collins had to play off the bench with Victor Wembenyama back in the starting lineup, but the big man made his mark and finished just one rebound shy of posting what would've been his third double-double of the year. Collins has been productive regardless of whether he starts or comes off the bench, scoring in double digits in eight of his last 10 outings and averaging 11.3 points with 5.9 rebounds per contest in that span.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Collins will move back to the bench for Thursday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Victor Wembanyama is back with the starters after missing Tuesday's game with a minor ankle issue. Collins fared really well as a starter Tuesday, scoring 22 points with eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 29 minutes.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active on both ends Tuesday Collins supplied 22 points (9-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 132-119 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Collins had to deal with Brook Lopez in the paint, but he delivered impressive results on both ends of the court while emerging as a reliable offensive weapon either from close range or beyond the arc. Collins has surpassed the 15-point mark eight times already, and he should continue to benefit from an expanded role while Victor Wembanyama (ankle) remains sidelined.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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