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Collins (head) won't return to Friday's game against the Lakers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. He'll finish with 12 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and one steal across 16 minutes.
Collins went up for a lob pass but was fouled and ended up hitting his head on the floor late in the second quarter. He was initially considered questionable to return but never checked back in. The big man's next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Magic. If Collins is forced to miss additional time, Nicolas Batum and Bennedict Mathurin would likely see increased minutes, while Kobe Sanders could enter the rotation.
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Clippers' John Collins: Questionable to return
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Collins (head) is listed as questionable to return after exiting Friday's game against the Lakers in the second quarter, per Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com.
Collins went up for a lob and hit his head on the floor after being fouled. If he is unable to return, Nicolas Batum and Kobe Sanders are expected to see increased minutes.
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Clippers' John Collins: Exits to locker room
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Collins exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Friday's game against the Lakers and is being evaluated for a head injury, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Collins went up for a lob pass but was fouled and ended up hitting his head on the floor. If he's unable to return, he'll finish with 12 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and one steal across 16 minutes. Nicolas Batum and Kobe Sanders would likely see increased minutes if Collins isn't cleared to check back in.
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Clippers' John Collins: Records third double-double
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Collins recorded 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 12 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal across 32 minutes during Thursday's 115-114 win over Denver.
Collins' rebound numbers have prevented him from reaching the double-double milestone consistently this season. His current 2025-26 average of 5.2 rebounds per game marks his lowest in the category by a wide margin. There's a chance that Ivica Zubac's departure could give his results a slight boost, but Brook Lopez and Derrick Jones have fared well off the glass and could hinder Collins' chance for improvement.
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Clippers' John Collins: Modest effort Wednesday
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Collins finished with 12 points (6-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 105-102 win over the Rockets.
Despite Wednesday's pedestrian showing, Collins has really turned it around overall after a rocky start to his Clippers tenure. Over 20 contests since the start of the new year, Collins has averaged 16.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in 29.8 minutes per game while shooting a blistering 54.2 percent from beyond the arc.
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Clippers' John Collins: Delivers 22 points in Friday's win
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Collins logged 22 points (8-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 34 minutes during Friday's 114-111 win over the Kings.
The 28-year-old big continues to be a reliable contributor for the Clippers. Collins has scored in double digits in 10 straight games since returning in mid-January from a minor groin injury, averaging 16.6 points, 5.2 boards, 1.9 threes and 1.3 assists in 28.4 minutes over that stretch while shooting 62.5 percent from the floor and 48.7 percent from beyond the arc. With Ivica Zubac (ankle) now in Indiana and James Harden (trade pending) in Cleveland, Collins' usage could be on the upswing.
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Clippers' John Collins: Effective despite blowout
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Collins notched 19 points (8-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and seven rebounds across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 124-91 loss to Cleveland.
Collins was impressive on the offensive end even though his team was out of this one early. He's hitting at a clip of 62.0 percent from the field and 47.4 percent from three over his last nine appearances, averaging 16.0 points during this hot stretch.
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Clippers' John Collins: Strong showing from downtown
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Collins racked up 18 points (7-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Friday's 122-109 loss to the Nuggets.
The 28-year-old big continues to impress from three-point range. Collins has drained at least one trey in 12 straight games dating back to Jan. 3, averaging 16.3 points, 4.5 boards, 2.7 threes, 1.1 blocks, 0.9 assists and 0.8 steals over that stretch while shooting a blistering 65.3 percent from the floor and 59.3 percent from beyond the arc.
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Clippers' John Collins: Posts 18 points in blowout win
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Collins supplied 18 points (7-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and three steals in 26 minutes during Sunday's 126-89 victory over the Nets.
Collins has turned in four consecutive double-digit scoring performances since returning from a two-game absence. The Clippers' recent climb in the standings is a result of added support for James Harden and Kawhi Leonard from players like Collins, who struggled with his role earlier in the season. He's played much more consistently lately, posting three of his highest point totals during January.
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Clippers' John Collins: Chips in 11 points in win
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Collins recorded 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, one steal and one block in 26 minutes during Monday's 110-106 victory over the Wizards.
Collins was available off the bench for Friday's win over the Raptors in Toronto after a one-game absence with a groin injury, but the veteran big man didn't see the floor at any point during that contest. He returned to his usual starting role Monday, signaling that he is fully healthy. Over his last 10 outings, Collins has averaged 14.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and 2.2 three-pointers in 28.2 minutes per game while shooting a scorching 61.1 percent from downtown.
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Clippers' John Collins: Available to play
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Collins (groin) is available for Friday's game in Toronto.
Collins is back after a one-game absence, meaning Nicolas Batum's minutes might dip a bit. Collins has been hot over the past month, posting top-15 numbers behind averages of 15.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 2.3 triples, 1.1 steals and 1.6 blocks per game.
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Clippers' John Collins: Not starting Friday
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Collins is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game in Toronto, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Collins is available to play, but he'll be operating in a reserve role Friday night. In nine games off the bench this season, Collins has posted averages of 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.1 three-pointers per contest.
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Clippers' John Collins: Iffy for Friday
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Collins (groin) is questionable for Friday's game against Toronto, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Right groin soreness could stop Collins from playing a second straight contest. Kobe Sanders and Nicolas Batum would likely see more playing time at power forward if Collins is downgraded to out Friday.
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Clippers' John Collins: Late addition to injury report
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Collins (groin) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Wizards.
Collins was added to the injury report shortly before Wednesday's tipoff with right groin soreness, an issue that appears to be new rather than lingering. If he's unable to suit up, Nicolas Batum is a candidate to step into the starting lineup.
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Clippers' John Collins: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Collins (groin) won't suit up for Wednesday's game versus the Wizards, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Collins experienced some soreness in his right groin while going through his pregame routine, so the Clippers decided to hold him out. For now, Collins should be considered questionable for Friday's game in Toronto. Kobe Sanders will draw the start in Collins' place Wednesday, and there should be more minutes available for Nicolas Batum.
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Clippers' John Collins: Stuffs stat sheet in win
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Collins recorded 25 points (9-14 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, four steals, four blocks and one assist across 37 minutes in Saturday's 98-92 win over Detroit.
Collins made history Saturday, becoming the ninth player in NBA history to tally at least four three-pointers, four steals and four blocks in a single game, according to Law Murray of The Athletic. He logged season highs in points and steals, matching his season-best marks in blocks and triples as well. The 28-year-old forward has scored in double figures in five straight games, averaging 19.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 1.0 steals while shooting 69.6 percent from three-point range in 32.8 minutes per contest during that span.
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Clippers' John Collins: Double-doubles in loss
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Collins provided 18 points (7-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds and one steal in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 123-111 loss to the Knicks.
Collins has been scorching from the field in his last five games, as he is averaging 16.4 points on 72.1 percent from the field and 2.2 threes on a 61.1 percent clip in that span. After losing Derrick Jones (knee) again for the next six weeks, the team will likely rely on Collins and Nicolas Batum to round out the power forward position.
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Clippers' John Collins: Pops for team-high 22 in loss
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Collins finished with 22 points (9-10 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and two rebounds over 29 minutes during Saturday's 146-115 loss to the Celtics.
The 28-year-old big tied Kawhi Leonard for the team lead in scoring on the night. Collins has scored 20-plus points only twice in 13 games since the beginning of December, averaging 13.5 points, 4.8 boards, 1.4 assists, 1.3 threes, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks over that stretch while shooting 56.3 percent from the floor.
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Clippers' John Collins: Good to go Tuesday
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Collins (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against the Kings, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Collins will shed his questionable tag and return to action after missing Sunday's win over Detroit due to an illness. The 28-year-old forward has been a mainstay in the starting lineup since Nov. 10, and he has averaged 13.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 27.0 minutes per game across 10 outings during December. Nicolas Batum will likely see his minutes dip with Collins available.
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Clippers' John Collins: Iffy for Tuesday
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Collins (illness) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Collins is still under the weather and is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest. If the 28-year-old forward is unable to give it a go Tuesday, Nicolas Batum will likely take on an increased role. Over his last five games, Collins has averaged 13.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 combined steals-plus-blocks in 26.8 minutes per tilt.
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