Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (ankle) won't return to Wednesday's contest against the Orlando Magic. The star forward injured his ankle during a lob attempt in the second quarter. The 25-year-old fell and sprained his left ankle, which is not good news for a team that also lost De'Andre Hunter (thigh) during this game. Jarrett Culver and Vit Krejci started at the forward spots in the second half. A.J. Griffin and Onyeka Okongwu should be asked to play bigger roles if either of these players miss time. Jalen Johnson is also likely to benefit if Collins is out for an extended period of time. Fantasy managers will have to check back for another update on Collins.

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins had a game-high 24 points during the season-opener against the Rockets. He also added eight rebounds, one assist, and one steal. The veteran looked good in this one, shooting 75% from the field while making both of his attempts from downtown. The 25-year-old averaged 16.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks last season. Yet, he only played 54 games due to injury. With that said, Collins' issue has never been talent. However, his inability to remain healthy could certainly be an issue for fantasy managers moving ahead.

Atlanta Hawks power forward John Collins (finger) dealt with a sprained right ring finger during the final months of the 2021-22 season. He missed some time with the injury, but eventually played through it. On Saturday, while Collins was playing in the Drew League, the finger in question appeared to be severely swollen as seen in a viral photo that took the Twitterverse by storm. Collins put up 16 points and 12 rebounds in the game, so the ailment doesn't seem to be hampering him significantly. There's still plenty of time for him to fully heal prior to the 2022-23 season, so fantasy managers shouldn't consider the viral photo to be of any concern for now.

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins could be moved ahead of Thursday's NBA Draft. The 24-year-old was on several team's radars last offseason. However, he remained with his current club, agreeing to a five-year, $125 million deal. Collins, who has seen his production decline since 2019-20, averaged 16.2 points, 10.1 boards, and 1.6 blocks in 2021-22. He's also battled numerous injuries over the years, so his fantasy desirability may be at its lowest point ever heading into October, no matter where he ends up.

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins is expected to get moved soon. With the start of the new league year on the horizon, the veteran's name continues to be tied into multiple trade scenarios, with a potential swap with the Suns for Deandre Ayton one of the many possibilities. The 24-year-old had his best season during 2019-20, where he averaged 21.6 points, 10.1 boards, and 1.6 blocks. Since then, Collin's production has declined, and he finished the 2021-22 campaign by averaging 16.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks. Nonetheless, Collins has proven he can be an effective fantasy option over the years. Still, his inability to stay healthy should be a significant concern for managers in any format.

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins made his return to action on Sunday, but moved back into the starting five on Tuesday. He finished with 13 points, 10 rebounds, and two assists during Tuesday's Game 2 loss to the Miami Heat. It was a loss, but it's encouraging to see Collins playing 29 minutes. The hope is that Collins will be able to play a few more minutes during their Game 3 matchup. Onyeka Okongwu shifted to the bench on Tuesday and finished with two points in 19 minutes. He won't have much streaming appeal while Collins is healthy and starting again.

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (finger, foot) will suit up on Sunday for the series opener versus Miami, barring any setbacks. The 24-year-old hasn't played in over a month. However, with Clint Capela (knee) out for the foreseeable future, Collins' return couldn't come at a better time. Nonetheless, he may not see his usual workload, so Danilo Gallinari may continue to benefit on the offensive end despite his omission from the starting lineup.

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (finger, foot) is questionable heading into the first-round opener against the Miami Heat. The 24-year-old hasn't played in over a month, although the team could certainly use him out there after Clint Capela (knee) sustained a hyperextended right knee on Friday night versus Cleveland. Nonetheless, if Collins can't make it back for Game 1 on Sunday, Danilo Gallinari should continue to handle things at the four.

Atlanta Hawks power forward John Collins (finger, foot) has officially been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Collins went through a 4-on-4 practice session on Thursday. It certainly seems like he is progressing towards being able to play. If the Hawks are able to win on Friday, we may see him in the team's first round series. With Collins sidelined again on Friday, Danilo Gallinari will have his usual spot in the starting five. Gallo shot 7-for-12 and scored 18 points in Wednesday's win over the Charlotte Hornets.

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (finger, foot) was able to go through a 4-on-4 session at practice on Thursday. His status for Friday's game hasn't been updated, but it appears Collins is heading in the right direction. The Hawks play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday for the final playoff spot. De'Andre Hunter and Danilo Gallinari would be asked to pick up the slack, assuming Collins is out. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Friday for another update.

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (finger, foot) has officially been ruled out for Wednesday's play-in game against the Charlotte Hornets. The 24-year-old hasn't appeared in a game since March 11, but there was some hope building up that he could partake in Wednesday's play-in game. He has been playing in 4-on-4 drills in an effort to get back into game shape, but Hawks coach Nate McMillan stated that Collins won't be rushed back. McMillan also added that it would be unlikely for Collins to play on Friday if the Hawks win Wednesday's game.

Atlanta Hawks power forward/center John Collins (finger, foot) has recently begun to participate in 4-on-4 drills, a step in the right direction toward an eventual return to action. Collins has been sidelined since March 11, as injuries limited him to just 54 games (53 starts) this past year. Head coach Nate McMillan was not ready to rule Collins out for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game vs. Charlotte entirely, although it would likely be a longshot that he suits up. Danilo Gallinari has stepped into starting duties without Collins in the mix and averaged 15.1 PPG when among the starting five during the regular season. Fantasy managers can check back for updates to Collins' status, but his best chance at returning would come if the Hawks are able to advance to the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (foot, finger) is out against the Pelicans, as expected. The 24-year-old will need non-surgical treatment to address his lingering right foot issue, which has recently forced him to miss his previous four games. Collins is also dealing with a right finger injury, so he will be evaluated within the next two weeks to see where he's at with his recovery. In the meantime, Danilo Gallinari should continue to see a noticeable increase in minutes and fantasy opportunities.

Atlanta Hawks power forward John Collins (finger) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. This will be his third consecutive game on the sidelines. He's dealing with two injuries right now: a right ring finger sprain and a right foot strain. Danilo Gallinari (Achilles), who is probable for the game due to an injury of his own, will start once again in Collins' place, assuming he's good to go. He's averaged 14.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game over his last two with Collins sidelined.

Atlanta Hawks power forward John Collins (finger) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Collins had been questionable for the game going into the day. He's hampered by both a right ring finger sprain and a right foot strain. Danilo Gallinari should be taking Collins' spot in the starting five. Gallo will have a chance to put up a solid point total against a Pacers squad that's allowing 112.7 points per game on the year, the seventh-most in the league.

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (finger, foot) is questionable for Sunday's showdown with Indiana. Collins has played sparingly since returning from a seven-game absence because of a right foot sprain, so it appears that the team will take the cautious approach with having him in the lineup moving ahead. Nevertheless, if the big man can't suit up, Danilo Gallinari, who had 13 points on Friday versus the Clippers, may take his place in the starting lineup.

Atlanta Hawks power forward/center John Collins (foot) has been cleared to suit up for Friday's contest against the Wizards, marking his first game action since Feb. 11. Collins had been sidelined due to a strained right foot, with Danilo Gallinari having held down a spot in the starting five in his absence. Collins was off to a torrid start to February before the injury struck, having averaged 21 points and 9.3 rebounds across the first four outings of the month. The first meeting between Atlanta and Washington this season saw Collins finish with 28 points and 12 boards, all while shooting 14-for-16 overall. Fantasy managers can fire up the fifth-year forward in all season-long formats.

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Chicago Bulls. There was some hope that Collins would return here, but at least he's getting closer to getting back on the court. Fantasy managers should continue to hold him in all formats through this foot issue. Danilo Gallinari is expected to remain in the starting five until Collins returns. He'll continue to be a decent streaming option until Collins gets back on the floor.

Atlanta Hawks power forward John Collins (foot) is listed as doubtful ahead of Thursday night's game against the Chicago Bulls. The fifth-year pro has missed each of the team's last six games with a right foot strain. Danilo Gallinari has filled in as the team's starting power forward in Collins' absence and he'll remain in that spot if Collins indeed sits out again on Thursday. The Hawks will also be without backup center Onyeka Okongwu (head) for Thursday's game so it might be a night where Gorgui Dieng gets some extra run. However, we wouldn't recommend taking a shot on Dieng in any fantasy format.

Atlanta Hawks power forward/center John Collins (foot) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Celtics, marking his sixth consecutive absence due to a strained right foot. Danilo Gallinari has stepped into the starting five in his place and emerged as a solid DFS option on most nights, averaging 14 PPG over his last five outings. Collins has continued his solid production during his fifth professional season, averaging 16.8 points and 7.9 boards per outing. His next chance to take the floor comes Thursday vs. Chicago, whom he has averaged 18.3 PPG for his career, his sixth-highest mark of any opponent.