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: Playing vs. Charlotte
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Collins (wrist) is available for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Collins was listed as probable and widely expected to be available, so this doesn't come as a surprise. He'll add depth to the Bulls' frontcourt but is not expected to have a big role in fantasy.
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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: Another absence coming
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Collins (wrist) is out for Monday'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 return to practice for the Bulls. Consider him doubtful for Wednesday's game against Portland until the Bulls provide an update on his status.
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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.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: In reserve role Sunday
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Collins will come off the bench during Sunday's preseason game against the Bucks, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.
Collins will come off the bench due to Nikola Vucevic (rest) returning to the starting lineup. Collins has had a strong start to the preseason, averaging 14.5 points and 5.0 rebounds in 18.0 minutes per game through two contests.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Highly efficient in preseason win
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Collins finished with 16 points (7-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and three assists across 14 minutes during Tuesday's 118-117 preseason win over the Cavaliers.
Collins was one of five players off the bench to crack double digits in the scoring column. He was incredibly efficient, missing only one of his eight field-goal attempts, as he and Matas Buzelis helped pace their squad to a one-point win on the road in Cleveland.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Plays five minutes
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Collins chipped in two points (1-1 FG) and one assist over five minutes during Wednesday's 109-90 Play-In Game loss to the Heat.
Although he didn't see much run in this game, Collins saw his role increase in 2024-25 following his trade from the Spurs. He appeared in 28 games for Chicago, averaging 8.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.5 steals, 0.5 blocks and 0.6 three-pointers in 19.7 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Pulls down eight boards
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Collins chipped in four points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), eight rebounds and two assists across 15 minutes during Sunday's 131-117 victory over the Hornets.
With Nikola Vucevic healthy and starting, Collins has been used sparingly by the Bulls in recent games. In his last seven outings, Collins has averaged 14.4 minutes per contest with 5.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists, limiting his fantasy appeal to very deep leagues.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Flirts with double-double
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Collins racked up 13 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and two assists over 18 minutes during Saturday's 120-119 loss to Dallas.
Collins scored double-digit points for the second straight game, continuing to play as the primary backup behind Nikola Vucevic. Following an encouraging stretch during which he scored at least 15 points in five consecutive games when Vucevic was injured, Collins has settled into a consistent yet lesser role. Over the past seven games, he is averaging 6.6 points and 4.0 rebounds in 14.0 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Efficient in limited run Thursday
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Collins totaled six points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and three rebounds over eight minutes during Thursday's 128-116 victory over the Kings.
Collins received fewer than 10 minutes of playing time for the first time since logging a DNP via a coach's decision Feb. 12. The big man will likely continue to see fewer minutes as long as Nikola Vucevic and Patrick Williams aren't restricted.
