Zach Collins News, Rumors, Updates - Chicago Bulls

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Chicago Bulls roster needs to improve at the center position for this reason Nic Claxton, Jalen Smith and Zach Collins will need to show their value given how set the Bulls seem at the guard and forward positions.

SEPTEMBER 27 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Nick Richard's Bulls departure may affect shape of Eastern Conference playoff picture The Chicago Bulls needed to make a decision on their center rotation this offseason. With both Nick Richards and Zach Collins hitting the op...

SEPTEMBER 14 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Bulls have been left with a big man conundrum that only Zach Collins can solve The Chicago Bulls, heading into the offseason, were in desperate need of a big man. With Aday Mara being the primary option in the Draft, it...

SEPTEMBER 7 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Bulls have a clear-cut Zach Collins mandate as roster seems fully solidified Now that much of the league's offseason business has come to an end, the Chicago Bulls' roster seems fully solidified. Josh Giddey and Norma...

JULY 28 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Bulls guard is quietly holding up one of the NBA's biggest trades of the offseason The Chicago Bulls have already pulled off their major offseason moves. They signed both Norman Powell and Zach Collins to contracts that, id...

JULY 8 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Zach Collins' new Chicago Bulls contract just made him an immediate trade chip Zach Collins' new Bulls contract, on face value, isn't very exciting. However, the structure of the contract is immediate fuel for the Bulls...

JULY 5 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Emerging details in Norm Powell, Zach Collins contracts make Bulls look even smarter Team options on Norman Powell and Zach Collins give the Bulls future flexibility, with both contracts potentially turning into trade chips.

JULY 1 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

The Bulls extend Zach Collins and forge a path to strong player development Center Zach Collins signed a two-year, $17 million contract extension with the Bulls. Collins should be in line to be a steady vet presence...

JULY 1 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Report: Zach Collins agrees to 2-year extension with Bulls The Bulls reportedly keep center Zach Collins out of the market on a 2-year, $17 million extension that will keep him in Chicago.

JULY 1 • NBA.COM

Bulls Extend Zach Collins as New Front Office Makes Surprisingly Familiar Move The Chicago Bulls' first move of free agency isn't going to lead the front page of the Chicago Tribune. The Bulls announced on Tuesday night...

JULY 1 • SI.COM

Staying with Chicago Collins (toe) agreed to a two-year, $17 million extension with Chicago on Tuesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Collins will return to Chicago on a multi-year deal rather than testing free agency. The big man was limited to just 10 games during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 9.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 18.4 minutes per contest while dealing with a left wrist fracture early in the season before suffering a right toe sprain that ultimately required surgery. Collins figures to provide center depth off the bench alongside Jalen Smith (calf) behind the recently acquired Nic Claxton (finger).

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

A Bulls culture case to re-sign Zach Collins emerged by hiring Tiago Splitter The Bulls have a great opportunity to help Tiago Splitter's culture change start on the right foot by re-signing free agent center Zach Coll...

JUNE 19 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

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Orlando faces Chicago on 4-game win streak

Orlando seeks to continue its four-game win streak with a victory against Chicago

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Washington hosts Chicago on home losing streak

Washington will try to break its 10-game home slide when the Wizards face Chicago

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