John Collins
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December 30, 2025
Iffy for Tuesday
Collins (illness) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Analysis
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.
December 29, 2025
Won't play Sunday
Collins (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
Collins will miss his first game of the season Sunday as he battles an illness. Ivica Zubac (ankle) is also out, meaning Nicolas Batum, Brook Lopez, Yanic Konan Niederhauser and Kobe Brown will hold down frontcourt duties. Derrick Jones' return should help as well, though he'll likely be under a significant minutes restriction. Collins' next chance to play will come Tuesday against Sacramento.
December 28, 2025
Downgraded to questionable
Collins (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis
Collins was a late addition to the injury report, which isn't an encouraging sign for his availability ahead of tipoff at 9:00 p.m. ET. If the 28-year-old forward is ultimately ruled out, Nicolas Batum could see increased playing time, while Kobe Brown might enter the Clippers rotation.
December 24, 2025
Posts 13 points in victory
Collins posted 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-3 3Pt), five rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 128-108 victory over the Rockets.
Analysis
Replacing Ivica Zubac (ankle) will be a tall order, so Collins and Brook Lopez will have to step up and take pressure off Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, who are expected to do most of the heavy lifting during the absence. Collins' result was serviceable, but he needs higher rebound and scoring totals to improve his effectiveness. He showed he was capable with a 17/12 double-double against the Lakers earlier in the week, and he did well enough despite Alperen Sengun's imposing presence in the paint during Tuesday's victory.