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HOUSTON, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 10: Head coach Tyronn Lue of the Los Angeles Clippers reacts during the first quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on February 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images)
On Saturday evening, the LA Clippers will host the Sacramento Kings.
The Clippers most recently beat the Chicago Bulls (at home) by a score of 119-108.
John Collins did not play in the game (and missed his seventh straight).
LA Clippers Announce Significant Injury Update
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 30: John Collins #20 of the Los Angeles Clippers looks on against the Sacramento Kings at Intuit Dome on December 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Before Saturday’s game against the Kings, the Clippers announced that Collins will make his return to action.
Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee wrote: “John Collins (neck) will be available for the Clippers in tonight’s game against the Kings after missing last night’s game. Injury Report: LAC vs SAC OUT: Nicolas Batum – Rest Bradley Beal – Left Hip Fracture Yanic Konan Niederhäuser– Right Lisfranc Ligament Tear”
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 30: John Collins #20 of the Los Angeles Clippers in action against the Sacramento Kings at Intuit Dome on December 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
John Collins NBA Career
Collins is in his first year playing for the Clippers.
The former Wake Forest star is averaging 13.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 56.0% from the field and 42.3% from three-point range in 54 games.
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 4: LA Clippers forward John Collins (20) against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Intuit Dome on February 4, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Wally Skalij/Getty Images)
Collins was the 19th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.
He has also spent time playing for the Atlanta Hawks and Utah Jazz over nine seasons as a pro.
His career averages are 15.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 54.7% from the field and 37.0% from three-point range in 526 games.
In 2021, Collins helped the Hawks reach the Eastern Conference finals.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 09: John Collins #20 of the Los Angeles Clippers goes to the basket during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on January 09, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Clippers Right Now
GettyPLAYA VISTA, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 26: Head coach Tyronn Lue of the LA Clippers speaks with the press during LA Clippers media day at Honey Training Center on September 26, 2022 in Playa Vista, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
The Clippers are the eighth seed in the Western Conference with a 34-32 record in 66 games.
They have won four games in a row (and seven out of their last ten).
Following the Kings, the Clippers will host Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on Monday.
Kings Worst Team In NBA
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 21: Russell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings shoots the ball against the Toronto Raptors at Golden 1 Center on January 21, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
The Kings have had a long season as the 15th seed in the Western Conference with a 16-51 record in 67 games.
They have won four out of their last ten games.
Following LA, the Kings will host the Utah Jazz on Sunday night in Sacramento.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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