Head coach Greg Popovich told reporters Monday that Collins (rest) has progressed to playing 5-on-5, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Collins underwent surgery in April to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder. He has been cleared for basketball activities, but he won't play in Monday's preseason opener against the Thunder. Collins is expected to play at some point during the preseason, and his next opportunity to do so will be against the Magic on Wednesday.

Collins (rest) has been ruled out of Monday's preseason opener against the Thunder, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Collins has been cleared for all basketball activities after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in April. However, the big man will get a day off for rest purposes Monday, and his next chance to feature will be Wednesday against the Magic. With Collins and Victor Wembanyama (rest) both out, the Spurs will likely take an extended look at Sandro Mamukelashvili, Jeremy Sochan and Nathan Mensah at center.

The Spurs announced Friday that Collins (shoulder) has been cleared for all basketball activities, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Collins underwent surgery in April to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder but appears to have fully recovered. The 26-year-old big man is expected to start the 2024-25 campaign as the backup center to Victor Wembanyama.

The Spurs announced Thursday that Collins suffered a torn labrum in the regular-season finale against the Pistons on April 14 and will undergo surgery in the offseason, Nick Moyle of The San Antonio Express News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Collins will undergo shoulder surgery in the coming days, and even though a specific date has not been determined yet, the Spurs expect the veteran big man to fully recover for the start of the 2024-25 season. He averaged 11.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 0.8 blocks per game across 69 appearances this year, which included a career-high 29 starts.

Collins chipped in 17 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one steal over 16 minutes during Sunday's 123-95 win over the Pistons.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran center played through a minor thumb injury and missed recording his fourth double-double of the season. Collins provided some valuable experience in the frontcourt behind Victor Wembanyama (ankle), but it's not clear if the Spurs are interested in bringing him back next season in the same role or will look to move his contract this summer.

Collins (thumb) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's regular-season finale versus Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Collins will play despite dealing with a left thumb contusion, with Sunday representing his 69th appearance of the season -- a continuation of a career-high for the 26-year-old. He is joined by Sandro Mamukelashvili and Julian Champagnie in the starting frontcourt Sunday.

Collins is questionable for Sunday's game against the Spurs with a left thumb contusion, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This sounds like a minor issue for Collins, but the Spurs may exercise caution for the season finale. If Collins is able to play, there would be a lot of usage up for grabs with Victor Wembanyama (ankle) sidelined.

Collins logged 15 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 21 minutes during Friday's 121-120 win over the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

Despite moving back to the bench Friday, Collins was still a large part of the Spurs' comeback effort. The 26-year-old big man led San Antonio's bench in points and rebounds. Across his 40 bench appearances this season, Collins is averaging 8.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 18.0 minutes.

Collins isn't starting Friday's game against Denver.

EDGE Analysis

Collins picked up a spot start at center Wednesday while Victor Wembanyama sat with an ankle injury, but the Gonzaga product will serve in a reserve role Friday evening. He's averaging 8.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists in his last seven appearances off the bench.

Collins amassed 20 points (8-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 127-89 loss to the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

The center led the Spurs in scoring as he got the start with Victor Wembanyama (ankle) sidelined. Collins last scored at least 20 points back on March 7 against the Kings, and his workload and usage have varied wildly at times this season depending on Wembanyama's availability. The team hasn't yet indicated whether the superstar rookie will play again this season with only two games left on San Antonio's schedule, so Collins could be a solid fantasy option in those contests.