Zach Collins
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14. Januar 2026
Likely out through All-Star break
Head coach Billy Donovan said he doesn't think Collins (toe) will return before the All-Star break, which begins Feb. 13, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Analyse
Collins suffered a significant right big toe sprain in late December, and he's not expected to shed his walking boot until late January or early February, at the earliest, per Johnson. Collins' absence has meant more minutes for Julian Phillips and Patrick Williams.
11. Januar 2026
Facing longer-term absence
The Bulls announced Saturday that Collins remains confined to a walking boot and is out indefinitely while he continues to recover from a "pretty significant" right big toe sprain, Kyle Williams of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analyse
According to Williams, the Bulls have no immediate plans for Collins to undergo a procedure on his foot, but the big man looks like he'll have to don the boot for the foreseeable future while he waits for his sprained toe to heal. Collins has already missed seven straight games due to the injury, and his absence appears likely to extend into February, and potentially through the All-Star break. With Collins out of the mix, the Bulls should have regular spots in the frontcourt rotation available for both Jalen Smith and Patrick Williams.
9. Januar 2026
Still out with toe sprain
Collins is out for Saturday's game against Dallas due to a sprained right toe.
Analyse
The Bulls announced back on Dec. 31 that Collins would need to miss at least 10 days with the issue, and the team has yet to offer any additional details regarding the center's recovery. That said, it seems reasonable to deem Collins week-to-week as opposed to day-to-day until Chicago provides some clarity on his status.