The Atlanta Hawks have operated without John Collins for most of the preseason and the first nine regular season games. While the club managed to escape with three victories in those contests, the absence of the second-year big man is felt each time Lloyd Pierce’s team takes the floor and that leaves many (anxiously) awaiting an update on Collins’ injury status.
When the team released its last official update, Collins was set to be re-evaluated on Sunday, Nov. 4, citing continued progress “from mild inflammation and soreness in his left ankle.” On Monday, Chris Vivlamore of the AJC reported that Collins has not yet returned to full practice and “will miss several more games” as a result.