Bulls' Zach Collins: To miss at least 10 more days
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Collins is expected to miss at least 10 more days with a sprained right toe, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.
Including Wednesday's contest against the Pelicans, the timetable for a return likely puts Collins out for at least six games. With Collins on the shelf, Jalen Smith is set to pick up the slack as the top backup center behind starter Nikola Vucevic.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Set to miss multiple games
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Collins (toe), who won't play in Monday's game against Minnesota, is expected to be out for the rest of the week, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Networkreports.
Collins is battling a sprained right toe, and the timeline suggests he'll be sidelined for at least three more contests following Monday's action. With Collins on the mend, Jalen Smith should have the backup center role all to himself behind starter Nikola Vucevic.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Won't play Monday
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Collins has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Timberwolves due to right first toe soreness.
Collins left Chicago's most recent game with an unspecified lower body injury, and it's now known he is dealing with a toe issue. His absence could mean more minutes for Jalen Smith and Patrick Williams. Collins' next chance to play will come Wednesday against New Orleans.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Exits in final minutes of loss
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Collins limped to the locker room in the closing minutes of Saturday's 112-103 loss to Milwaukee due to an apparent lower body injury, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Collins suffered an apparent lower body injury late in the contest and did not return. He logged 10 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes before exiting. He'll have minimal time to rest and recover, as the Bulls face Minnesota on Monday.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Efficient off bench in win
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Collins closed Friday's 109-102 win over Philadelphia with 15 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 19 minutes.
The veteran big man made the most of his 19-minute cameo off the bench in this win, missing just three shots from the field en route to posting his second-best scoring output of the season. Collins has scored in double digits in each of his last five outings off the bench, and while his role limits his upside, he might be a solid streaming option in deep formats for managers needing to add frontcourt depth. He's posted at least 10 points and five boards while logging less than 20 minutes in each of his last three appearances.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Good to go Friday
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Collins (wrist) is available for Friday's game against Cleveland.
As expected, Collins will shed his probable tag due to left wrist soreness. The 28-year-old center has appeared in each of Chicago's last five games, averaging 7.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 17.6 minutes per tilt over that stretch.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Probable against Cleveland
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Collins is probable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers due to left wrist soreness.
Collins is expected to be able to take on his usual responsibilities as a reserve alongside Jalen Smith on Friday. So far, Collins has averaged 7.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 17.4 minutes per game covering five appearances in 2025-26.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Scores 10 points in win
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Collins posted 10 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 127-111 win over the Cavaliers.
Collins logged his second double-digit scoring affair Wednesday and has solidified his spot in the rotation. If Chicago continues to give minutes to all three of its centers, it would be hard to justify rostering Collins, as his workload would simply not be enough. However, if either Jalen Smith or Nikola Vucevic were to go down, Collins would be a high-priority add.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Flirts with double-double
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Collins ended Friday's 129-126 win over the Hornets with 16 points (6-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one block across 20 minutes.
Collins had his best game of the season, falling two rebounds short of a double-double. With Nikola Vucevic struggling once again, Collins and Jalen Smith took it upon themselves to up the ante. While Collins does have a somewhat fantasy-friendly game, as long as Chicago is running a three-center rotation, it's hard to see either Collins or Smith having sustainable value. At this point, managers in standard leagues should simply monitor the situation.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Expected to play vs. Hornets
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Collins (wrist) is probable for Friday's game against the Hornets.
The Bulls continue to monitor Collins after the big man underwent offseason wrist surgery. With Jalen Smith (hamstring) also in line to play Friday, the expectation is that he and Collins will share the backup center minutes behind Nikola Vucevic.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Available to play
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Collins (wrist) is available for Sunday's game versus the Warriors.
Collins was listed as probable, and now we have official confirmation that he'll be out there. With Collins active, Lachlan Olbrich could have a tough time finding minutes in the rotation.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Scores eight points with six boards
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Collins (wrist) contributed eight points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 21 minutes during Friday's 120-105 loss to the Pacers.
Collins looked decent in his regular-season debut, and it looks like he'll be operating as Nikola Vucevic's primary backup moving forward. As long as Vucevic is healthy, it'll be tough for Collins to earn enough minutes to make an impact in fantasy leagues.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Available with minutes limit
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Collins (wrist) will play Friday against the Pacers, and he will be limited to 20 minutes, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Collins is set to make his regular-season debut, and he'll be serving as Nikola Vucevic's primary backup. With Collins active, Lachlan Olbrich could get bumped from the rotation.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Questionable for Friday
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Collins (wrist) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Collins is inching his way towards making his regular-season debut, but he'll likely have some restrictions in his first game of the season. As long as Nikola Vucevic is healthy, Collins will likely have a muted role in Chicago.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Upgraded to questionable
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Collins (wrist) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nets.
Collins has yet to make his 2025-26 season debut, but that could change Wednesday after he went to the G League on Tuesday to practice. The Bulls have struggled mightily to protect the paint this season, so Collins' addition to the rotation would be a welcome sight. Jalen Smith (hamstring) is also questionable, so there could be plenty of minutes available behind Nikola Vucevic on Wednesday.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Listed out Monday
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Collins (wrist) is out for Monday's game against the Magic.
Collins' season debut will have to wait at least one more contest. With Jalen Smith (hamstring) sidelined Monday, Matas Buzelis will likely be tasked with some backup center duties on top of his starting role at power forward.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Doubtful for Monday
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Collins (wrist) is doubtful for Monday's game in Orlando.
Collins has yet to play this season as he's been recovering from wrist surgery, and while he doesn't appear likely to return to action Monday night, it's worth noting that this is his first time that he's sported as much as a doubtful tag. Check back for official word on his status closer to Monday's tip.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Still out Wednesday
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Collins (wrist) will remain on the inactive list for Wednesday's game in Portland.
Collins is recovering from wrist surgery and still hasn't been cleared for practice, so it's safe to assume he's still not close to returning. He can be considered week-to-week until the Bulls provide an update on his recovery.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Remains out
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Collins (wrist) is out for Sunday's game against the Jazz.
Collins suffered a left wrist fracture just before the start of the 2025-26 regular season and has yet to recover. No updates have been provided regarding his recovery, so it's unclear when he'll be able to return. His next chance to do so will come Monday against the Nuggets on the second leg of a back-to-back set.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Out at least four weeks
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Collins will be sidelined for at least four weeks due to a left wrist fracture, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.
This injury occurred in Chicago's preseason finale and required surgery. Based on this timetable, the earliest Collins will be able to return is Nov. 16 against the Jazz. Collins was projected to open the regular season as the backup center behind Nikola Vucevic, but those minutes may fall to Jalen Smith to begin the campaign. The Bulls could also opt for smaller and quicker lineups.
