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Collins (quadriceps) is available for Wednesday's game against Toronto.
As expected, Collins will ditch his probable tag for Wednesday's regular-season opener after sitting out the team's entire preseason schedule. The big man figures to operate as Jalen Smith's primary backup until Nic Claxton (hamstring) returns to the lineup.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Will be on minutes restriction Wednesday
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Collins (quadriceps) will be limited to 12-16 minutes in Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.
Collins will return to game action after missing the preseason, though he'll be heavily limited. The big man is coming off an injury-plagued 2025-26 season in which he appeared in only 10 regular-season games, averaging 9.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 18.4 minutes per contest.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Draws probable tag
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Collins (toe) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.
Collins has been able to practice for Chicago for the past couple days after missing the entire preseason. He said Monday he was hopeful to play in the season opener, and the probable tag is a good sign. He's penciled in to back up Jalen Smith with Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) sidelined.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Hopeful to play
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Collins (toe) is hopeful to play Wednesday against the Raptors, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Collins was able to practice Monday and indicated that his toe responded well. He missed the entire preseason and could potentially face restrictions early on. With Nic Claxton (hamstring) set to miss two weeks, Collins and Jalen Smith could see the bulk of the center minutes.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Ruled out for Friday
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Collins (toe) won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the Timberwolves, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Collins will wind up missing all four of Chicago's preseason games due to this toe injury, but head coach Tiago Splitter did say that Collins has been cleared for practice and is "close" to getting back to the court. For now, Collins should be considered questionable for the Bulls' regular-season opener on Oct. 21 in Toronto.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Remains out for Wednesday
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Collins (toe) is progressing in his recovery but has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason meeting with the Bucks, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Collins has yet to suit up in the preseason due to a toe injury but is making progress ahead of the regular season. The big man's final chance to suit up in the preseason will come Friday against Minnesota.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Remains on sidelines
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Collins (toe) did not play in Sunday's 133-128 preseason loss to Denver.
Collins continues to deal with a toe injury that has kept him out of preseason action. The veteran big man will look to return before the regular season begins, though his availability for Chicago's next exhibition remains uncertain.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Sitting out Friday
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Collins (toe) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Grizzlies, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Collins is sitting out this exhibition but is nearing a return to the floor. The big man's next opportunity to suit up comes Sunday in Denver.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Won't go Wednesday
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Collins (toe) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Suns, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Collins will remain sidelined for the Bulls' preseason opener, though head coach Tiago Splitter said he's close to returning, per Johnson. Collins' next chance to play in the preseason will come Friday against Memphis.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Limited at Tuesday's practice
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Collins (toe) was a big part of Tuesday's practice, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.
Coach Tiago Splitter said Collins probably needs a bit more time before getting the green light to return. For now, he can be considered questionable at best for Wednesday's preseason game against the Suns.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Managing soft tissue injury
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Head coach Tiago Splitter said Monday that Collins (toe) is dealing with a soft tissue injury and isn't expected to practice Tuesday, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Collins' 2025-26 season was cut short after he underwent surgery in February due to a sprained toe on his right foot. It's unclear if the current soft tissue injury is related to the toe, but the big man's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Chicago's preseason opener against Phoenix on Wednesday, Oct. 7. If he's forced to miss time to start the regular season, Jalen Smith would have a much clearer path to playing time behind Nic Claxton.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Staying with Chicago
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Collins (toe) agreed to a two-year, $17 million extension with Chicago on Tuesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Collins will return to Chicago on a multi-year deal rather than testing free agency. The big man was limited to just 10 regular-season games during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 9.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 18.4 minutes per contest while dealing with a left wrist fracture early in the season before suffering a right toe sprain that ultimately required surgery. Collins figures to provide center depth off the bench alongside Jalen Smith (calf) behind the recently acquired Nic Claxton (finger).
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Done for season
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Collins will undergo surgery for a sprained right toe and will be sidelined for the rest of the 2025-26 season.
Collins has not played since sustaining the injury against the Bucks on Dec. 27. He was recently re-evaluated by medical staff, who determined that season-ending surgery was the best course of action for the veteran big man. Collins was limited to just 10 regular-season games due to injury and averaged 9.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.9 threes over 18.4 minutes per game. He will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Remaining out for Thursday
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Collins (toe) is out for Thursday's game against the Raptors.
Collins has been sidelined since late December with a sprained right toe, and his timeline for a return remains murky at best. With the big man looking to be week-to-week, the backup center minutes behind Jalen Smith (calf) belong to Nick Richards and Guerschon Yabusele in the interim.
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