JOHN COLLINS NEWS

Submits another solid showing Collins logged 13 points (5-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 23 minutes during Thursday's 115-102 loss to Phoenix.

Impact Collins was a definite bright spot off the bench for the Clippers, posting an efficient scoring line while also contributing on the defensive end. He's now scored in double figures in four straight matchups, knocking down 52.5 percent of his tries from the field during this stretch. Collins continues to be deployed as a reserve while Derrick Jones maintains hold of a spot in the starting lineup.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Green shines in Suns debut with 29 points, and Phoenix tops undermanned Clippers 115-102

Jalen Green scored 29 points in his Phoenix debut, Devin Booker added 24 points and the Suns beat the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 115-102

NOVEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Scores 17 points off bench Collins logged 17 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 126-107 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Collins has yet to break into the starting lineup, and he'll continue to play with the second unit as long as Derrick Jones continues to play at a high level. Although Collins has played at the four in the past, he's being used more frequently as Ivica Zubac's direct replacement, which puts a cap on his production.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder surge past Clippers 126-107 to extend season-opening winning streak to 8

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points and 12 assists and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder extended their season-opening winning streak to eight games with a 126-107 vic...

NOVEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Plays well off bench Collins contributed 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and three rebounds over 25 minutes during Monday's 120-119 loss to Miami.

Impact Collins is essentially locked into a timeshare with Derrick Jones, and that is currently limiting the fantasy upside of both players. Through six games, Collins is sitting just outside the top-150 in nine-category formats with averages of 11.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.5 blocks in 24.2 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Bam Adebayo scores 25 points, Heat hold off Clippers 120-119 following 3rd-quarter surge

Bam Adebayo had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Norman Powell added 21 points in his return to Southern California and the Miami Heat held off the Los Angeles Clippers 120-119 on Monday...

NOVEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Clippers praise John Collins for the 'energy' he brings Collins’ size (6-foot-9, 226 pounds) and versatility give the Clippers the kind of skill set they have longed for at the power forward spot,...

OCTOBER 27 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Clippers beat Portland 114-107 in the Trail Blazers' 2nd game since Billups' arrest

Kawhi Leonard had 30 points and 10 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Portland 114-107 on Sunday night in the Trail Blazers’ second game since head coach Chauncey Billups w...

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Harden scores 30 points to help Clippers rout Suns 129-102 in home opener

James Harden scored 30 points and the Los Angeles Clippers routed the Phoenix Suns 129-102 in their home opener

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

In one game John Collins made the Jazz regret trading him Throughout the LA Clippers’ season opener, John Collins performed well off the bench, making his former team regret even thinking of the ide...

OCTOBER 23 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Flashes two-way potential Collins notched 14 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 129-108 loss to Utah.

Impact Collins played 12 of his 28 minutes in the fourth quarter, trailing only James Harden and Kawhi Leonard in minutes played for LA. Nonetheless, it was a positive showing overall. Collins hit the boards well, and sank one of two tries from deep. He also showcased defensive upside with three stocks, which could afford him more opportunity going forward.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Wednesday Collins will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Jazz, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Collins started in two of the Clippers' four preseason contests, but he'll come off the bench for the regular-season opener. The 28-year-old power forward should be one of the top options off the bench for the Clippers. James Harden, Bradley Beal, Kawhi Leonard, Derrick Jones and Ivica Zubac make up the first five Wednesday.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Gilbert Arenas Says Quiet Part Out Loud About Kawhi Leonard Investigation The Los Angeles Clippers enter the 2025-26 season with one of the best rosters in the NBA, having added Brook Lopez, John Collins, Bradley B...

OCTOBER 21 • SI.COM

Clippers receiving early signs of vindication for gambling on John Collins Although the Clippers took a risk by trading Norman Powell, they have received good signs from John Collins, the player they landed in retur...

OCTOBER 20 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Clippers have put John Collins in the perfect position to succeed With several elite, veteran talents around him, John Collins is in the perfect position to succeed this season on the LA Clippers.

OCTOBER 18 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Scores team-high 24 points Collins compiled 24 points (7-8 FG, 8-10 FT, 2-2 3Pt) and six rebounds over 18 minutes in Wednesday's 109-91 preseason win over the Kings.

Impact Collins inflicted swift damage in limited minutes and mixed it up enough to make several apperances at the charity stripe. Although we can't make definitive predictions in the preseason, it appears that Collns has the inside track to receive the lion's share of minutes at the four, and his addition should reap significant benefits for the Clippers. With Collins in the lineup, Kawhi Leonard can fully embrace the playmaker role and put less of an emphasis on playing defense off the glass.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Collins is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason game against the Kings, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact There's a chance that Collins will sit out this preseason matchup for rest purposes. If that turns out to be the case, the next opportunity for him to suit up will be Friday against the Warriors, which will be the Clippers' preseason finale.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

With Lakers' Doncic, Warriors' Butler set to play full seasons, LA and Golden State plan to contend

The success of Luka Doncic and Jimmy Butler in their first full seasons with new teams will go a long way in determining how things go in the wild Western Conference, with the Lake...

OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Starting Sunday Collins will start Sunday's preseason game against the Nuggets, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact Collins will enter the starting lineup due to Bogdan Bogdanovic (back) being out of the lineup. Collins played well in the team's exhibition game against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions on Thursday, logging 15 points, four rebounds and a steal in 17 minutes.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Thrives off bench Collins logged 15 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one steal across 17 minutes of Thursday's 142-95 preseason win over the Guangzhou Loong-Lions.

Impact Collins came off the bench Thursday behind Derrick Jones, but the Clippers are still experimenting with lineups. In fact, head coach Tyronn Lue said Collins will get a chance in the starting lineup Sunday against Denver. If Thursday was any indication, Collins looks rejuvenated to be playing with a contender after a messy season in Utah.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Opening preseason in bench role Collins will come off the bench for Thursday's preseason game against the Guangzhou Loong Lions, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact The Clippers haven't revealed much about what Collins' role will look like heading into the 2025-26 regular season, so this is one of the team's first indications of what to expect. However, head coach Tyronn Lue stated before Thursday's exhibition that Collins would enter the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup, per independent NBA writer Justin Russo, so he's sure to get his opportunities to prove he belongs with the first unit as the preseason unfolds.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

John Collins gives Clippers a wrinkle LA hasn't had in years The LA Clippers gained another floor to their game plan that has not existed in years with the offseason addition of John Collins.

OCTOBER 7 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Nuggets gifted Clippers the blueprint on how to maximize John Collins in shocking way The Nuggets provided the Clippers with a blueprint for utilizing John Collins at the perfect time, as next season is predicted to be one for...

OCTOBER 4 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM