Jason Collins returned from hamstring and ankle issues on Friday and didn't score in 10 minutes. His outlook gets worse with Jared Sullinger playing solid basketball. Collins has no fantasy value.

Jason Collins returned to action on Friday January 11.

Jason Collins is battling "minor hamstring and ankle issues." "Jason is still injured, so we're still trying to get through this stretch without using him much," Doc Rivers said. He has no fantasy value even when healthy.

The Celtics will start Jason Collins at C on Wednesday and move Kevin Garnett back to PF. The swap means Brandon Bass heads back to the bench as Doc Rivers tries to get the Celtics going. Collins' starting role is unlikely to change his minimal fantasy impact. However, the swap should be enough for Bass owners in 12-14 team leagues to part ways with the PF for any worthwhile free agent.

Jason Collins has returned to the Celtics following a personal matter. Collins had a death in the family, but he's since returned and is available to play.

Celtics sign C Jason Collins. Collins was another veteran's minimum addition to Boston's bench, where he'll spend more time mentoring rookies Fab Melo and Jared Sullinger than he will actually playing. Even Chris Wilcox is ahead of Collins on the depth chart, but he'll be useful defensively against monsters like Dwight Howard.

The Celtics and free agent Jason Collins have reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year deal for the veteran's minimum. Collins struggled last season with knee, tailbone and Achilles injuries, and appeared in only 30 games for the Hawks. His addition to Boston's bench supports the expectation that the Celtics will not match the Timberwolves' one-year, $3 million offer for Greg Stiemsma.

Beat writer Michael Cunningham suggests that Jason Collins will not be retained by the Hawks. Collins is an unrestricted free agent, and the veteran will look to latch on with another team as a backup big man at the end of the bench.

Jason Collins (Achilles) played in Game 3 on Friday against the Celtics, scoring four points on 2-of-4 shooting with three rebounds and four turnovers in 20 minutes. Erik Dampier (six points, six boards, one block) saw the floor for a whopping 22 minutes, so the Hawks essentially played the most mediocre center duo we've seen in a while at a full-time clip. Meanwhile, Ivan Johnson (two points, three boards, one steal) played just 12 minutes and we're failing to see the logic Larry Drew is using.

Jason Collins (Achilles) did not practice on Thursday, but will be available for Game 3 against the Celtics. The veteran big man just sat out for rest purposes, and he will be fine moving forward.