Collins (wrist) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus the Nets, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Collins, who has yet to make his regular-season debut as he's been recovering from wrist surgery, was listed as questionable for the first time this season for Wednesday's game. While he won't take the floor Wednesday night, he does appear to be on the cusp of a return, so maybe he'll be able to get out there for Friday's game against the Pacers.
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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.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Nears double-double off bench
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Collins recorded nine points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal across 25 minutes during Thursday's 116-110 victory over the Nets.
Collins didn't have a lot of touches on offense or a ton of minutes overall, but he made the most of his time out there. Collins not only finished one rebound and one point away from posting a double-double, but he also outplayed Nikola Vucevic, who was returning to the first unit, by a sizable margin. That said, Collins should continue to play off the bench in the foreseeable future, so his fantasy upside should remain fairly limited.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Retreating to bench Thursday
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Collins is not in the Bulls' starting lineup against the Nets on Thursday.
Collins will cede his place in the starting lineup to Nikola Vucevic on Thursday. Collins started in the Bulls' last eight games, and over that span he averaged 14.9 points on 58.7 percent shooting (including 37.0 percent from three on 3.4 3PA/G), 9.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.0 steals over 28.8 minutes per contest.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Plays well in win
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Collins contributed seven points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), nine rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 23 minutes during Monday's 121-103 victory over the Pacers.
Nikola Vucevic came off the bench during his return from a seven-game absence streak due to a calf injury, but head coach Billy Donovan said after the game that he would "eventually" return to the starting lineup, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. That's bad news for Collins' value, but his fantasy managers may want to hold him until that actually happens. Over his last eight outings, Collins has averaged 14.9 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.3 three-pointers.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Strong double-double
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Collins closed with 18 points (6-11 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 15 rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes during Saturday's 114-109 victory over the Heat.
Collins has started in the Bulls' last seven games due to the injury issues Nikola Vucevic (calf) is going through, and the veteran big man has been delivering solid results. Collins has recorded four double-doubles over his last six appearances, and this one was particularly impressive since he had to deal with Bam Adebayo on both ends of the court. There are no signs of Vucevic being ready to return in the near future, and until that happens, Collins should remain in the starting five.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Battles foul trouble in win
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Collins accumulated three points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and one block in 12 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 125-123 victory over the Magic.
Collins was limited to just 12 minutes as a result of fouling out, bringing to an end his recent productive stretch. While this was a night to forget, Collins has been playing his best basketball of the season, slotting in as the starting center with Nikola Vucevic sidelined with a calf injury. Until Vucevic is cleared to return, expect to see Collins running with the starters.
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Bulls' Zach Collins: Double-double against Cleveland
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Collins closed with 20 points (10-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 139-117 loss to the Cavaliers.
Making his fifth straight start in place of Nikola Vucevic (calf), Collins stayed productive with his third double-double of the season -- all of which have come while Chicago's top center has been on the shelf. During his starting run, Collins has averaged 18.2 points, 10.4 boards, 3.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 threes while shooting 59.3 percent from the floor, but he could be set to slide back to the bench with Vucevic eyeing a return to the lineup Thursday in Orlando.
