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• Jazz's John Collins: Generated double-double from bench

  2D ago • By RotoWire

  Collins registered 14 points (6-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Thursday's 106-88 loss to the Spurs. The season-ending injury to Taylor Hendricks (ankle) will tie directly to more production from Collins, who is expected to be the first big man off the bench to serve in the frontcourt. Kyle Filipowski got the start in Lauri Markkanen's (back) absence. However, the Jazz may experiment with an experienced jumbo lineup that features Markkanen, Collins and Walker Kessler. Cody Williams hasn't done much with his two starts, so the scheme could ultimately make more sense.

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• Jazz's John Collins: Leading scorer off bench Friday

  8D ago • By RotoWire

  Collins contributed 14 points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 24 minutes during Friday's 127-86 loss to Golden State. No Jazz player who attempted at least six field-goal attempts shot better than 40 percent Friday, but Collins did manage to lead the Jazz in both points and assists during in the blowout loss. Collins has been a starter for most of his NBA career, but the 2017 first-round pick has been the first big man off the bench to start the 2024-25 regular season due to Walker Kessler serving as the starting center. Collins will look to earn a bigger role against Luka Doncic and the Mavericks on Monday.

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• Jazz's John Collins: Reduced role in loss

  10D ago • By RotoWire

  Collins finished Wednesday's 126-124 loss to the Grizzlies with 11 points (5-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, one block and one steal across 18 minutes. Despite starting 66 of his 68 regular-season appearances in 2023-24, Collins lost out on the starting center job to Walker Kessler on Opening Night. If Collins continues to play closer to the 18 minutes he logged Wednesday compared to his average of 28.0 last season, his fantasy value will diminish significantly.

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• Jazz's John Collins: Three swats in win

  18D ago • By RotoWire

  Collins (rest) posted 12 points (5-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds, three blocks and one steal in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 117-114 preseason win over the Kings. Collins returned to action Tuesday after missing Utah's previous contest for rest purposes. Despite struggling with his outside shot, Collins' defensive contributions gave the Jazz a big boost off the bench in their win over Sacramento. He's set to start at center for Utah this season.

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• Jazz's John Collins: Won't play Saturday

  21D ago • By RotoWire

  Collins (rest) has been ruled out of Saturday's preseason matchup versus the Spurs, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports. Collins will miss another outing due to rest, and it is unclear how much game action he will see prior to the start of the regular season. The 27-year-old's next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against the Kings.

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