Overview
- The Bulls announced Saturday that Collins underwent a procedure to repair a non-displaced fracture in his left wrist and will be evaluated in four weeks.
- He was injured during the second half of a preseason win over the Timberwolves and had surgery the following day.
- Collins had been projected as Nikola Vucevic's primary backup, leaving Chicago thinner in the frontcourt for the opening stretch.
- Chicago begins the regular season at home Wednesday against the Pistons, increasing the near-term impact of his absence on the rotation.
- The 27-year-old former No. 10 pick is in the final year of his contract, reported at $18.1 million, after joining the Bulls in a three-team trade last season.