John Collins
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March 4, 2026
Remaining out for Wednesday
Collins (neck) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Analysis
Collins will miss his second straight game due to a neck injury that he suffered during Sunday's matchup against the Pelicans. Kobe Sanders drew the start in Collins' stead Monday and will be a candidate to do so again Wednesday.
March 2, 2026
Out Monday with neck injury
Collins won't play in Monday's game against the Warriors due to neck soreness, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Analysis
Collins appeared to injure his right arm late in Sunday's 137-117 win over the Pelicans, but his exit was apparently the result of a sore neck, which had kept him out for the Clippers' previous two contests. The severity of the latest recurrence of the neck issue isn't yet known, but Collins will sit out the second leg of the back-to-back set. Darius Garland (toe) is set to make his Clippers debut Monday and could end up absorbing most of Collins' minutes while sliding into the starting lineup.
March 2, 2026
Exits early Sunday
Collins left Sunday's 137-117 win over the Pelicans with 4:56 remaining in the fourth quarter and didn't return due to an apparent right arm injury, NBA writer Justin Russo reports. He finished the contest with 15 points (5-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, two steals and one assist in 24 minutes.
Analysis
Back in action after missing the previous two games due to a head laceration and sore neck, Collins left Sunday's contest after he appeared to collide with a Pelicans player. The Clippers didn't provide any information on the nature or severity of his injury, so an update on Collins' status may not be available until the team releases its next injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Warriors. If Collins ends up being sidelined for the second leg of the back-to-back set, the Clippers could simply distribute most of his minutes to Darius Garland (toe), who is slated to make his team debut Monday.
March 2, 2026
Cleared to play Sunday
Collins (head/neck) is available for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Analysis
Collins will shake off his questionable tag and return from a two-game absence due to a head laceration and neck soreness. Over nine February appearances, the forward averaged 15.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 three-pointers in 29.3 minutes per contest. His return will leave fewer minutes available for the likes of Nicolas Batum and Kobe Sanders.
February 28, 2026
Could return Sunday
Collins (head/neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
Collins has missed the Clippers' last two games due to a head laceration and neck soreness, but the veteran forward has a chance to make his return for the front end of the team's back-to-back set Sunday. Kobe Sanders and Jordan Miller would continue to operate in elevated roles if one or both of Collins and Kawhi Leonard (ankle/illness) are unable to play. Collins averaged 15.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 threes over 29.3 minutes per game in February.
February 26, 2026
Won't play Thursday
Collins (neck/head) won't play in Thursday's game against Minnesota, per Law Murray of The Athletic.
Analysis
Collins is out for a second consecutive contest due to a head laceration and neck soreness. Sunday's tilt against the Pelicans marks the 28-year-old power forward's next chance to suit up. With Kawhi Leonard (ankle) also sidelined, Jordan Miller and Kobe Sanders appear to be worth streaming in most fantasy formats in a pinch.
February 26, 2026
Questionable for Thursday
Collins (head/neck) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Timberwolves, Janis Carr of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis
Collins was able to get through Wednesday's practice, so the questionable tag is encouraging. If he's cleared to return, Kobe Sanders would likely return to the second unit.
February 25, 2026
Practices Wednesday
Collins (head/neck) practiced Wednesday, but his status for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves has not yet been determined, Janis Carr of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis
Collins getting through practice is an encouraging sign, but for now, he should be viewed as questionable for Thursday's game. If he's cleared to return, Kobe Sanders would likely head back to the second unit and Nicolas Batum could lose some minutes.