3 years agoAtlanta 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.--Jesse Borek
Source: Sarah K. Spencer