One of the Spurs big offseason additions is finally ready to play. After missing the better part of two seasons and having a stint in the G League to regain his conditioning, there’s “a good chance” Zach Collins could make his debut for San Antonio against the Rockets on Friday, according to Gregg Popovich.
While the absences of concussed centers Jakob Poeltl and Jock Landale probably accelerated the timeline of Collins’ return, the team should surely be happy to have him available regardless. The Spurs made a sizable investment in the former 10th overall pick despite knowing he was battling injuries and would not be available for months.