According to NBA insider Michael Scotto, San Antonio Spurs forward/center Zach Collins (shoulder) will undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Collins is no stranger to surgical procedures. However, it's a tough blow, considering the 26-year-old has appeared in at least 63 games in each of the last two seasons. Fortunately, he's expected to be ready to go for the 2024-25 campaign. Collins remained productive last season despite the arrival of Victor Wembanyama, averaging 11.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists. He should continue to hold a spot in the rotation and get some starts when the new season begins in October, so he should have value for those in deeper fantasy formats.
San Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins (concussion) has been cleared to play ahead of Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Collins will make his return to the court after a one-game absence due to a concussion. His return will likely push Dominick Barlow out of the rotation. Collins will fill out the backup center minutes behind Victor Wembanyama. Lately, Collins has only been playing minutes in the teens which has limited his fantasy value. He could be a possible deep league option but there are probably more reliable options available.
Zach Collins Questionable Friday Against The Grizzlies
San Antonio Spurs power forward/center Zach Collins (concussion) is listed as questionable heading into Friday's game versus the Memphis Grizzlies. Collins missed San Antonio's previous game against the Dallas Mavericks due to being in the concussion protocol. There is some optimism since Collins was at practice on Thursday with the rest of the team. However, the concussion protocol can't be rushed or expected to have a clear timetable. Keldon Johnson and Julian Champagnie will have the best chances of improving their stats if Collins is out. Bench minutes should open up for Dominick Barlow and Cedi Osman as well, on a roster with minimal depth.
San Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins (concussion) is out for Tuesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. After being placed in concussion protocol in the aftermath of Sunday's overtime victory over the Brooklyn Nets, Collins will miss at least one game and hope to return in Friday's tilt versus the Memphis Grizzlies. San Antonio recalled Dominick Barlow from the G League on Tuesday for frontcourt depth, but they'll likely lean on rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama at the five in Collins' absence. Through 11 games without Collins in 2023-24, Wembanyama is averaging 23.0 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.5 three-pointers, and 3.8 combined steals plus blocks and could feast against a Dallas club that ranks 26th in opponent rebounding percentage (48.5%). Both the Spurs and Mavs sit in the top five in terms of possessions per game, so this should be a fast-paced affair.
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Zach Collins (ankle) will suit up for Friday's meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans. The 26-year-old has averaged a career-high 12.2 points with 5.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists. However, he's missed plenty of time this season because of various ailments, with an ankle injury keeping him off the floor the last three games. But Collins is good to go against the Pels, and with Keldon Johnson (elbow) sidelined, he could be more productive than usual.
San Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins (ankle) will miss his second game in a row with right ankle soreness on Monday. He was originally listed as questionable against the Washington Wizards, but he wasn't able to get through some of the pre-game checks to be able to play. With Collins on the mend, Dominick Barlow will likely step into the bench role again as he did in their last game on Saturday. Barlow clocked 18 minutes on the floor and posted nine points, four rebounds, one assist, and one block. He's only a viable streaming option in the deepest of leagues, otherwise fantasy managers can look elsewhere for some big man help.
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Zach Collins (ankle) is in danger of missing a second consecutive game, as the team considers him questionable for Monday's matchup versus Washington. Collins came out of the lineup on Saturday versus Minnesota due to right ankle soreness as San Antonio completed a back-to-back. Dominick Barlow has a chance to play a bigger role without Collins, but he's not someone fantasy managers should consider adding.
San Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Collins was questionable coming into this game, but the Spurs will ultimately hold him out in the second game of this back-to-back set. Victor Wembanyama figures to continue playing big minutes with Dominick Barlow cracking the rotation in Collins' absence.
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Zach Collins (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He's dealing with right ankle soreness. However, the 26-year-old logged 18 minutes on Friday versus the Portland Trail Blazers, so he could miss the second of back-to-back contests. Victor Wembanyama isn't on the injury report, meaning he should lessen the blow caused by Collins' potential absence. Also, Dominick Barlow, who's bounced back and forth between the G League this season, could see enough action to warrant streaming consideration in deeper fantasy formats.
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Zach Collins (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Philadelphia. He returned from a right ankle sprain on Friday and played both games of a back-to-back. However, San Antonio could elect to keep him out of Monday's action to limit his load. Dominick Barlow and Sandro Mamukelashvili will be left as Victor Wembanyama's backups without Collins. It will be a tough matchup for everybody involved against the dominant Joel Embiid.
