John Collins Out for Utah Jazz with Left Hip Injury
John Collins, the power forward for the Utah Jazz, is dealing with a left hip injury. He will not take the court for the Jazz. This news follows previous updates that had him listed as doubtful and questionable due to the same issue.
What It Means
This injury means John Collins will miss some action on the court. He has been an important player for the Jazz this season. Collins averages 17.7 points per game and 8.2 rebounds per game. His shooting accuracy is notable, with a field goal percentage of 52.3% and a three-point percentage of 42.4%.
The team will need to find someone to fill his spot while he recovers. Micah Potter is next in line at power forward but only averages 3.6 points per game in his minutes played. The team might also look at other options to cover for Collins’ absence until he can return.