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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Collins is not starting Saturday against the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.