John Collins News, Rumors, Updates - LA Clippers

Not starting vs. Golden State Collins won't start Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Warriors, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.

Impact With Kawhi Leonard (ankle) back in the lineup, Collins will slide to the second unit. Over 13 appearances off the bench during the regular season, he averaged 12.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 23.5 minutes per contest.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 18 points in start Collins racked up 18 points (8-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and nine rebounds over 21 minutes during Sunday's 115-110 victory over Golden State.

Impact Ideally, a balanced set of totals from Collins and Brook Lopez would be the best recipe for the Clippers' backcourt, but the team insists on keeping Derrick Jones and his oft-inconsistent production in the first unit. Collins showed his potential impact by pouring in 18 points in only 21 minutes. The team is likely to revert to the original scheme in the rematch Tuesday night, but Jones went scoreless in 21 minutes against Golden State. A lineup switch could be in store.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Clippers beat the Warriors 115-110 to clinch No. 9 seed and play-in tourney rematch

Bennedict Mathurin scored 20 points off the bench as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 115-110

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Returning to starting lineup Collins will start Sunday's game against the Warriors, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Collins will return to the starting lineup Sunday after playing only 13 minutes off the bench during Friday's loss in Portland. As a starter this season (55 games), Collins has averaged 13.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.7 stocks in 28.0 minutes.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State takes on Los Angeles for conference matchup

Los Angeles plays Golden State in a matchup of Western Conference teams

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Returning to bench Friday Collins is not in the Clippers' starting lineup against the Trail Blazers on Friday, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Impact Collins started in Wednesday's 128-110 loss to the Thunder, when he played 27 minutes and finished with 12 points, nine rebounds, three assists and three steals. He'll revert to a bench role for Friday's contest due to the return of Darius Garland (toe).

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting five Collins is in the Clippers' starting lineup against the Thunder on Wednesday, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Collins has come off the bench in each of the Clippers' last two games, but he'll return to the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest due to the absence of Darius Garland (toe). Collins started in nine consecutive outings from March 16 to April 2, and over that span he averaged 12.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.9 threes and 0.9 steals over 26.7 minutes per contest.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder play the Clippers, seek 7th straight victory

Oklahoma City seeks to keep its six-game win streak alive when the Thunder take on Los Angeles

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Ties season high with 25 points Collins logged 25 points (9-20 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals across 24 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 138-109 win over the Kings.

Impact Shifted to the second unit for the first time since March 14, Collins didn't miss a beat as he tied his season scoring high. The veteran big man has scored in double digits in eight of 11 games since returning in mid-March from a neck strain, averaging 13.5 points, 5.5 boards, 1.3 assists, 1.2 threes and 1.1 steals in 25.8 minutes over that stretch while shooting 53.9 percent from the floor.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

CLIPPERS at KINGS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | April 5, 2026

APRIL 6 • YOUTUBE

Kawhi Leonard scores 26 points to lead the Clippers to a 138-109 win over the Kings

Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a two-game skid by beating the Sacramento Kings 138-109 to improve their playoff positioning

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Headed to bench Collins will come off the bench for Sunday's game in Sacramento, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Impact The Clippers are going with a small-ball lineup for Sunday's game, bringing Kris Dunn into the first unit and shifting Kawhi Leonard over to power forward, which will result in Collins heading to the bench. As a reserve this season, Collins owns averages of 13.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.1 triples and 1.1 steals per game.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Spurs roll past the Clippers 118-99 without Victor Wembanyama for 11th straight win

De'Aaron Fox scored 22 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 118-99 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Holiday scores 30, Avdija adds 28 to help Trail Blazers beat Clippers

Deni Avdija had 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, Jrue Holiday hit seven 3s and finished with 30 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 114-10...

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Makes quick stop in locker room Collins went to the locker room during the third quarter of Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers due to an undisclosed injury, but he returned for the start of the fourth, Adam...

Impact Ausland notes that Collins appeared to suffer the injury while competing with Brook Lopez for a rebound. Collins checked out of the game with 6:23 remaining in the third period to get evaluated in the locker room. He would later emerge from the tunnel in time to start the final period of play.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Clippers face the Trail Blazers on 5-game win streak

Los Angeles takes on Portland aiming to prolong its five-game win streak

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Breaks out with 22 points Collins accumulated 22 points (9-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one block over 35 minutes during Sunday's 127-113 win over Milwaukee.

Impact Sunday was a breakout performance by Collins, who logged his most minutes and points since returning from a recent seven-game absence with a neck strain. The playing time in particular is a sign that the power forward is cleared of whatever restrictions the Clippers had in place for Collins of late -- he last played at least 30 minutes back in February.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Mathurin scores 28 to pace Clippers past short-handed Bucks 127-113

Bennedict Mathurin scored 28 points, John Collins 22 and Kawhi Leonard 20 as the Los Angeles Clippers got past the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 127-113 on Sunday for their fifth co...

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Clippers face the Bucks, look for 5th straight win

Los Angeles comes into a matchup with Milwaukee as winners of four games in a row

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Limited again in victory Collins logged five points (2-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and two steals in 20 minutes during Friday's 114-113 victory over Indiana.

Impact Despite continuing to start, Collins has seen his role reduced of late, having logged more than 25 minutes only twice in his past seven appearances. During that time, he has barely been a top 200 player, averaging 10.0 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 24.1 minutes per game. Although he does possess the upside to be a top 70 player, managers are well within their rights to move on from him, given his current role.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Wednesday return Collins (ankle) will play Wednesday against the Raptors, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Collins will return to action following a one-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. He'll presumably slot right back into the starting lineup, which would bump Nicolas Batum back to his usual bench role.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles plays Toronto following Garland's 41-point showing

Los Angeles hosts the Toronto Raptors after Darius Garland scored 41 points in the Los Angeles Clippers' 138-131 overtime win over the Dallas Mavericks

MARCH 24 • Associated Press

Won't play Monday Collins (ankle) is out for Monday's game against Milwaukee, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact Collins will sit out of Monday's matchup due to a left ankle sprain. Nicolas Batum and Kobe Sanders should be in line for an uptick in opportunities with Collins sidelined.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to questionable Collins (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Bucks, per Law Murray of The Athletic.

Impact The Clippers initially deemed Collins probable due to a left ankle sprain, so it's possible he suffered a slight setback during Monday's morning shootaround. If Collins is ultimately downgraded to out, the likes of Jordan Miller, Kris Dunn and Nicolas Batum would all be in line for more playing time.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Monday Collins is probable for Monday's matchup with Milwaukee due to a left ankle sprain, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Impact Collins is dealing with a minor ankle sprain, but it looks like he plans to play through it Monday. Check back for official confirmation on his status closer to tipoff.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

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