John Collins
PF/C LAC
Sat 3/30/24 12:11 PM

Collins closed with 30 points (10-14 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 11 rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 30 minutes during Friday's 101-100 loss to the Rockets.
EDGE Analysis
Collins delivered his best scoring output of the campaign, and he's ending the season on a strong note, posting 20 or more points in three of his last four appearances. The veteran big man is averaging 19.0 points and 8.4 rebounds per game in March and has established himself as a reliable scoring option for the Jazz. He shares the scoring duties with the likes of Collin Sexton and Lauri Markkanen (shoulder).

John Collins
PF/C LAC
Sun 3/24/24 11:26 AM

Collins chipped in 25 points (7-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 9-10 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal over 20 minutes during Saturday's 147-119 loss to Houston.
EDGE Analysis
Collins missed just two shots from the field and was a dependable asset for the Jazz on both ends of the court, but his contributions were not enough to lift Utah to victory in a game where the Jazz looked overmatched defensively. Collins has done a good job for Utah in terms of fantasy contributions, providing steady numbers as a scorer and rebounder who also shoots the ball efficiently. Over his last 10 games, Collins has averaged 17.8 points and 8.4 rebounds per game while making 58.4 percent of his attempts from the field.

John Collins
PF/C LAC
Sat 3/23/24 6:20 PM

Collins (face) will play in Saturday's game in Houston, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Collins was originally considered questionable due to facial bruising, but he is feeling good enough to give it a go. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual workload at center.

John Collins
PF/C LAC
Fri 3/22/24 6:10 PM

Collins (face) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Rockets.
EDGE Analysis
Collins suffered a facial contusion after getting posterized by the Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards on Monday but played Wednesday, posting 16 points and six rebounds in 23 minutes. However, he took the second night of Utah's back-to-back set off Thursday in Dallas and is now in danger of missing a second consecutive game. If that's the case, Omer Yurtseven (ankle) and Micah Potter could stay in the rotation for another game.

John Collins
PF/C LAC
Thu 3/21/24 2:23 PM

Collins (face) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Mavericks.
EDGE Analysis
Collins has been ruled out for the second leg of Utah's back-to-back Thursday due to a facial contusion. Walker Kessler will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Collins' next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Houston.

John Collins
PF/C LAC
Wed 3/20/24 6:26 PM

Collins (face/head) will play Wednesday against the Thunder.
EDGE Analysis
Collins suffered a head contusion after getting posterized by the Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards on Monday but cleared concussion protocols and logged a limited practice Tuesday. It's unclear if Collins will be under any restrictions Wednesday, but Utah will need plenty of minutes out of him, given Lauri Markkanen's (quad/rest) absence.

John Collins
PF/C LAC
Tue 3/19/24 6:18 PM

Collins (face/head) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Collins was a limited participant at Tuesday's practice, so he appears to be dealing with merely a minor contusion. Lauri Makkanen (quad/rest) will be absent from Utah's frontcourt Wednesday, so vacating the 31.8 minutes Collins' has averaged across his last five healthy contests would represent a sizable loss if he's unable to suit up.

John Collins
PF/C LAC
Mon 3/18/24 11:19 PM

Collins avoided a concussion but suffered a head contusion during Monday's game against the Timberwolves, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
This is positive news for the Jazz, as it means Collins will have a chance to play in Oklahoma City on Wednesday. The trainers will likely re-evaluate the big man Tuesday morning to get a better idea of what his availability looks like for later in the week.

John Collins
PF/C LAC
Mon 3/18/24 10:58 PM

Collins is being evaluated for a concussion and will not return to Monday's game against Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
Collins was visibly shaken up after attempting to contest an Anthony Edwards' dunk-of-the-year submission. Collins' next opportunity to take the court comes Wednesday versus Oklahoma City, but his status for the remainder of the week could be entirely determined by if he is concussed. In his stead, Walker Kessler is likely due for more minutes, while Luka Samanic could re-enter the rotation, and the versatility of Taylor Hendricks may be leaned on.

John Collins
PF/C LAC
Mon 3/18/24 10:42 PM

Collins went to the locker room during the third quarter of Monday's game against the Timberwolves with an apparent face injury, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Collins took the brunt of a thunderous dunk by Anthony Edwards, who was also forced to temporarily visit the locker room before returning. Collins appeared to take a hand and knee to the face and is currently being evaluated by the training staff.