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7 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Ruled out for Sunday Collins (illness) is out for Sunday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact Collins left Wednesday's 135-105 loss to the Knicks with an illness, then missed Friday's practice due to the ailment. He's battling a respiratory issue that will force him to miss his third contest of the season. Noa Essengue, Leonard Miller and Patrick Williams could all see additional minutes versus the 76ers with Collins out.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Battling illness Collins didn't practice Friday due to an illness, per K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network.

Impact Collins left Wednesday's loss to the Knicks early, presumably due to the ailment. For now, he can be tentatively labeled as questionable for Saturday's game versus the 76ers.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't check back in Wednesday Collins (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's 135-105 loss to the Knicks, finishing with three points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three assist...

Impact Collins headed back to the locker room with a trainer and did not return. He can be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Sixers until the Bulls offer an update on his status. If the big man is forced to miss time, Leonard Miller could see increased burn.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Collins (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's game against the Knicks, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Impact It's unclear why Collins exited to the locker room with a trainer, though it's unlikely he'll return in the final minutes of this blowout. If he's forced to miss time, Leonard Miller would likely see increased burn, especially if Jalen Smith (hand) joins Collins on the inactive list.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be in rotation Saturday Head coach Tiago Splitter said he expects Collins to play Saturday against the Wizards, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Impact Collins was available for Friday's game, but he did not leave the bench. However, Splitter said he will need Collins' size to compete with the Wizards' frontcourt, so he expects to have the big man in the rotation Saturday.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Collins (quadriceps) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Collins will play through a right quadriceps strain after entering the contest with a probable designation. The veteran big man was limited to 16 minutes in Wednesday's season opener against Toronto, and he could remain on a restricted workload Friday. With Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) sidelined, Collins should have opportunities in Chicago's frontcourt if his minutes increase.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Friday Collins (quadriceps) is probable for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Collins is likely to play through a right quadriceps strain Friday. The veteran center had a minutes cap of 16 minutes in the season opener Wednesday in Toronto, and he'll likely carry a similar restriction.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Will be on minutes restriction Wednesday Collins (toe) will be limited to 12-16 minutes in Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.

Impact Collins will return to game action after missing the preseason with a toe injury, though he'll be heavily limited. The big man is coming off an injury-plagued 2025-26 season in which he appeared in only 10 regular-season games, averaging 9.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 18.4 minutes per contest.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Available Wednesday Collins (toe) is available for Wednesday's game against Toronto.

Impact As expected, Collins will ditch his probable tag for Wednesday's regular-season opener after sitting out the team's entire preseason schedule. The big man figures to operate as Jalen Smith's primary backup until Nic Claxton (hamstring) returns to the lineup.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Draws probable tag Collins (toe) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Collins has been able to practice for Chicago for the past couple days after missing the entire preseason. He said Monday he was hopeful to play in the season opener, and the probable tag is a good sign. He's penciled in to back up Jalen Smith with Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) sidelined.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to play Collins (toe) is hopeful to play Wednesday against the Raptors, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Impact Collins was able to practice Monday and indicated that his toe responded well. He missed the entire preseason and could potentially face restrictions early on. With Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) set to miss two weeks, Collins and Jalen Smith could see the bulk of the center minutes.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Friday Collins (toe) won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the Timberwolves, Bulls' reporter Will Gottlieb reports.

Impact Collins will wind up missing all four of Chicago's preseason games due to this toe injury, but head coach Tiago Splitter did say that Collins is "close" to getting back to the court. For now, Collins should be considered questionable for the Bulls' regular-season opener on Oct. 21 in Toronto.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Remains out for Wednesday Collins (toe) is progressing in his recovery but has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason meeting with the Bucks, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Impact Collins has yet to suit up in the preseason due to a toe injury but is making progress ahead of the regular season. The big man's final chance to suit up in the preseason will come Friday against Minnesota.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on sidelines Collins (toe) did not play in Sunday's 133-128 preseason loss to Denver.

Impact Collins continues to deal with a toe injury that has kept him out of preseason action. The veteran big man will look to return before the regular season begins, though his availability for Chicago's next exhibition remains uncertain.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Friday Collins (toe) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Grizzlies, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Impact Collins is sitting out this exhibition but is nearing a return to the floor. The big man's next opportunity to suit up comes Sunday in Denver.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Won't go Wednesday Collins (toe) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Suns, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Impact Collins will remain sidelined for the Bulls' preseason opener, though head coach Tiago Splitter said he's close to returning, per Johnson. Collins' next chance to play in the preseason will come Friday against Memphis.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at Tuesday's practice Collins (toe) was a big part of Tuesday's practice, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.

Impact Coach Tiago Splitter said Collins probably needs a bit more time before getting the green light to return. For now, he can be considered questionable at best for Wednesday's preseason game against the Suns.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Managing soft tissue injury Head coach Tiago Splitter said Monday that Collins (toe) is dealing with a soft tissue injury and isn't expected to practice Tuesday, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports...

Impact Collins' 2025-26 season was cut short after he underwent surgery in February due to a sprained toe on his right foot. It's unclear if the current soft tissue injury is related to the toe, but the big man's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Chicago's preseason opener against Phoenix on Wednesday, Oct. 7. If he's forced to miss time to start the regular season, Jalen Smith would have a much clearer path to playing time behind Nic Claxton.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 27 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

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SEPTEMBER 14 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

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SEPTEMBER 7 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

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JULY 28 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

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