John Collins News, Rumors, Updates - LA Clippers

Could return Sunday Collins (head/neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Collins (neck/head) won't play in Thursday's game against Minnesota, per Law Murray of The Athletic.

Impact 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.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Collins (head/neck) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Timberwolves, Janis Carr of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact 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.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leonard, Clippers take on the Timberwolves

Los Angeles plays Minnesota in a matchup of Western Conference teams

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

John Collins, Dillon Brooks Feature Must-Sit Week 19 Fantasy Basketball Players Amid injuries and poor matchups, these players must be sat in Week 19 of Fantasy Basketball.

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Los Angeles and Orlando meet for cross-conference game

Los Angeles and Orlando square off in non-conference action

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Collins has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Magic due to a head laceration and neck soreness.

Impact Collins sustained the head and neck injuries during Friday's loss to the Lakers and won't suit up Sunday. His next opportunity to play will come Thursday against Minnesota. In the meantime, Bennedict Mathurin and Nicolas Batum are candidates for increased roles, while Kobe Sanders could rejoin the rotation.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic scores 38 and the Lakers hold off the Clippers 125-122 to split LA rivals' season series

Luka Doncic had 38 points and 11 assists, Austin Reaves added 29 points and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Los Angeles Clippers down the stretch for a 125-122 victory

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Won't return Friday Collins (head) won't return to Friday's game against the Lakers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. He'll finish with 12 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and one stea...

Impact Collins went up for a lob pass but was fouled and ended up hitting his head on the floor late in the second quarter. He was initially considered questionable to return but never checked back in. The big man's next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Magic. If Collins is forced to miss additional time, Nicolas Batum and Bennedict Mathurin would likely see increased minutes, while Kobe Sanders could enter the rotation.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Collins (head) is listed as questionable to return after exiting Friday's game against the Lakers in the second quarter, per Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com.

Impact Collins went up for a lob and hit his head on the floor after being fouled. If he is unable to return, Nicolas Batum and Kobe Sanders are expected to see increased minutes.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Exits to locker room, won't return Collins is in the league's concussion protocol and won't return to Friday's game against the Lakers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. He'll finish with 12 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3P...

Impact Collins went up for a lob pass but was fouled and ended up hitting his head on the floor. He was unable to remain in the game to shoot his free throws and won't return Friday. The big man's next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday against the Magic. If he's forced to miss additional time, Nicolas Batum and Kobe Sanders would likely see increased playing time.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Records third double-double Collins recorded 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 12 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal across 32 minutes during Thursday's 115-114 win over Denver.

Impact Collins' rebound numbers have prevented him from reaching the double-double milestone this season. His current 2025-26 average of 5.2 rebounds per game marks his lowest in the category by a wide margin. There's a chance that Ivica Zubac's departure could give his results a slight boost, but Brook Lopez and Derrick Jones have fared well off the glass and could hinder Collins' chance for improvement.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Clippers play the Lakers for conference matchup

The Los Angeles Clippers face the Los Angeles Lakers for a Western Conference matchup Friday

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Jokic and the Nuggets visit conference foe Los Angeles

Los Angeles and Denver will hit the court in a matchup of Western Conference opponents

FEBRUARY 18 • Associated Press

Tyronn Lue's early-season John Collins slip-up looks much worse at the All-Star break At the start of the season, Tyronn Lue made a notable error on John Collins’ role on the Clippers, and by the All-Star break, it is appears...

FEBRUARY 15 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Modest effort Wednesday Collins finished with 12 points (6-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 105-102 win over the Rockets.

Impact Despite Wednesday's pedestrian showing, Collins has really turned it around overall after a rocky start to his Clippers tenure. Over 20 contests since the start of the new year, Collins has averaged 16.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in 29.8 minutes per game while shooting a blistering 54.2 percent from beyond the arc.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Leonard's three-point play in final seconds lifts Clippers to a 105-102 win over Rockets

Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points and his three-point play with two seconds remaining lifted the Los Angeles Clippers to a 105-102 victory over the Houston Rockets

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Sengun, Rockets square off against the Clippers

Houston takes on Los Angeles in a matchup of Western Conference teams

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

Houston hosts Los Angeles after Leonard's 41-point performance

Los Angeles faces the Houston Rockets after Kawhi Leonard scored 41 points in the Clippers' 115-96 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves

FEBRUARY 9 • Associated Press

EXTENDED: CLIPPERS at TIMBERWOLVES | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | February 8, 2026

FEBRUARY 9 • YOUTUBE

CLIPPERS at TIMBERWOLVES | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | February 8, 2026

FEBRUARY 8 • YOUTUBE

Leonard scores 41 points to help the Clippers rout the slumping Timberwolves

Kawhi Leonard had 41 points and eight rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the slumping Minnesota Timberwolves 115-96 on Sunday

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Delivers 22 points in Friday's win Collins logged 22 points (8-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 34 minutes during Friday's 114-111 win over the Kings.

Impact The 28-year-old big continues to be a reliable contributor for the Clippers. Collins has scored in double digits in 10 straight games since returning in mid-January from a minor groin injury, averaging 16.6 points, 5.2 boards, 1.9 threes and 1.3 assists in 28.4 minutes over that stretch while shooting 62.5 percent from the floor and 48.7 percent from beyond the arc. With Ivica Zubac now in Indiana and James Harden in Cleveland, Collins' usage could be on the upswing.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

CLIPPERS at KINGS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | February 6, 2026

FEBRUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

JOHN COLLINS NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES

Leonard, Clippers take on the Timberwolves

Los Angeles and Orlando meet for cross-conference game

Luka Doncic scores 38 and the Lakers hold off the Clippers 125-122 to split LA rivals' season series

Clippers play the Lakers for conference matchup

Jokic and the Nuggets visit conference foe Los Angeles

Leonard's three-point play in final seconds lifts Clippers to a 105-102 win over Rockets

Sengun, Rockets square off against the Clippers

Houston hosts Los Angeles after Leonard's 41-point performance

Leonard scores 41 points to help the Clippers rout the slumping Timberwolves