Darren Collison PG FA Sat 2/27/16 10:31 AM
Darren Collison
PG FA
Collison collected 18 points (6-9 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five assists, three rebounds and two steals over 37 minutes in Friday's 117-107 loss to the Clippers.
EDGE Analysis
The seven-year veteran stepped into the starting five as a result of Rajon Rondo's thumb injury, and was productive while filling out the stat sheet. While certainly not the ball distributor that Rondo is, Collison was highly efficient from the field and long range while posting his tenth double-digit scoring effort in the last 11 games. He's been particularly proficient with his shot the last two games, shooting 76.4 percent (13-for-17) over that span. If Rondo is forced to miss any additional games, Collison will continue to serve as a considerably solid option in all fantasy formats.
Darren Collison PG FA Fri 2/26/16 8:39 PM
Darren Collison
PG FA
Collison will draw the start Friday versus the Clippers, James ham of the Bay Area Comcast Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Collison is benefiting from Rajon Rondo being a late scratch. Expect him to play heavy minutes with Seth Curry getting the backup role. He should be a solid play in daily leagues due to this specific circumstance. Rondo's injury does not appear to be serious, so Collison will likely return to his normal role when Kings next play on Monday.
Darren Collison PG FA Sat 2/20/16 9:41 AM
Darren Collison
PG FA
Collison supplied 17 points (7-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals over 33 minutes in Friday's 116-110 victory over the Nuggets.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran reserve continues to receive an abundance of playing time off the bench, with Friday's tally representing the third game he's played 30 minutes or more in seven February games. Collison was typically efficient in posting his eighth straight contest with double-digit scoring, and recording multiple steals for the third time in the last five outings. He continues to be a valuable source of points--and to a lesser extent, rebounds and assists--in all fantasy formats, with an allotment of minutes that appears to be securely locked in to the mid-20s at a minimum.
Darren Collison PG FA Wed 2/10/16 11:08 PM
Darren Collison
PG FA
Collison scored 25 points (9-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT) to go along with three rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes on Wednesday in a win against the Sixers.
EDGE Analysis
Collison matched his season-high for points, which he hit on Friday against the Nets. His 32 minutes on Wednesday against the Sixers were quite the surprise, but you have to think more playing time is on the horizon for Collison. In the month of February, Collison has played about 25 minutes per game and shot 59% from the field. It's not the easiest spot playing behind one of the best point guards in the NBA, but Wednesday's performance should enlighten George Karl, or whoever will be coaching the Kings going forward, that Collison deserves more time on the court.
Darren Collison PG FA Sat 2/6/16 4:41 AM
Darren Collison
PG FA
Collison scored 25 points (7-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 9-9 FT) to go along with three rebounds, two steals and an assist in 25 minutes on Friday in a loss against the Nets.
EDGE Analysis
Collison was the beneficiary of the Kings going to a smaller lineup late, and the 25 points were a season-high for him. If DFS players thought Rajon Rondo was going to miss this game with a turf toe injury, they certainly lucked out in this contest. The turf toe injury is something to look out for with Rondo going forward because Collison would certainly swallow up all of his minutes. Collison can remain on the waiver wire for now in season-long leagues, but will become valuable should any injuries occur within the main rotation of the Kings' backcourt.
Darren Collison PG FA Thu 2/4/16 1:34 AM
Darren Collison
PG FA
Collison scored 19 points (8-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT) to go with two rebounds and two assists in 30 minutes during Wednesday's loss to the Bulls.
EDGE Analysis
Collison continued his offensive efficiency, scoring double-digit points in his third consecutive game. Even with Belinelli logging 36 minutes and Omri Casspi playing 24, the veteran continued to find himself on the floor because of his strong play. He's averaging 17.7 points and shooting 55.6% percent from the field over his last three contests.
Darren Collison PG FA Sun 1/31/16 12:05 AM
Darren Collison
PG FA
Collison finished with 20 points (7-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two assists and two steals over 28 minutes in the Saturday's loss against the Grizzlies.
EDGE Analysis
Collison was an efficient 50 percent from the field and finished the game strong, scoring 14 points in the fourth quarter. With Marco Belinelli out and Sacramento down big for much of the game, the reserve guard saw plenty of opportunities and was a key contributor to the Kings' comeback effort down the stretch. Despite this strong outing, Collison has been inconsistent offensively as of late, scoring 10+ points in just four his last 10 games. Still, he remains worthy of a roster spot in most fantasy leagues.
Darren Collison PG FA Tue 1/26/16 11:48 AM
Darren Collison
PG FA
Collison accumulated 15 points (5-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six assists, three rebounds, and two steals across 39 minutes in Monday's double-overtime loss to the Hornets.
EDGE Analysis
Collison missed a potential game-winning jumper in the second overtime period, but the fact that he was on the floor at all speaks to the trust coach George Karl places in the veteran guard. While Collison had seen his role dwindle a bit in the recent games prior to Monday, he's still averaging 11.4 points, 3.9 assists, 2.2 rebounds, 1.1 three-pointers, and 0.8 steals across 28.3 minutes in January. Those numbers make him a viable reserve option in deeper formats.
Darren Collison PG FA Sun 1/10/16 11:09 AM
Darren Collison
PG FA
Collison contributed 16 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six assists, two rebounds and a steal over 31 minutes in Saturday's 128-116 loss to the Warriors.
EDGE Analysis
With starting point guard Rajon Rondo enduring a difficult offensive night, Collison managed to put make some key contributions off the bench. The 28-year-old has now posted double-digit scoring in 20 of his last 22 contests, and has proven to be an outstanding source of production over the 29.3 minutes he's averaged per game so far this season.
Darren Collison PG FA Wed 1/6/16 1:55 AM
Darren Collison
PG FA
Collison contributed 14 points (6-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 12 assists, and two steals in 47 minutes during the Kings' 117-116 double overtime loss against the Mavericks on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Collison's 47 minutes were unsurprisingly a season-high, with Rajon Rondo's back spasms making it possible. Over the last five contests, Collison is averaging 15.0 points (44.6 FG, 29.4 3Pt, 85.7 FT), 7.4 assists, 3.4 rebounds, and one steal in 34 minutes per appearance. On nights where Rondo sits, Collison should be considered an especially excellent DFS option in coach George Karl's up-tempo, laissez-faire offense.