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K.C. Johnson: Tiago Splitter said it’s likely Zach Collins plays Saturday vs. Wizards in home opener because of matchups and size of their frontcourt

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Joel Lorenzi: Tiago Splitter says Zach Collins looked good today, no restrictions. Says Nic Claxton continues to be out after being reevaluated, and that he’ll probably be sidelined “another two weeks.” To be clear, Tiago says Claxton is progressing and the hope is that he’s back around two weeks from now.

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KC Johnson: Zach Collins said he feels good after initial practice today and if he feels this way Wednesday, he’s hopeful to play

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Joel Lorenzi: Zach Collins, Nic Claxton, Isaac Okoro, Tobe Awaka are out tonight for the Bulls.

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K.C. Johnson: Isaac Okoro didn’t practice but may play Weds in Milwaukee. Tobe Awaka banged his knee vs. Memphis and, after not playing in Denver, also didn’t practice. Zach Collins and Nic Claxton remain out, all per Tiago Splitter. Collins is progressing. Claxton will be “out awhile”

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KC Johnson: Jalen Smith (left foot soreness), Tre Jones, Zach Collins, Jaylin Sellers and Nic Claxton out vs. Grizzlies

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KC Johnson: Tiago Splitter said Zach Collins is close to returning

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K.C. Johnson: Zach Collins on Tiago Splitter:”He’s been adamant about he’s gonna be on our ass. We have to get this (stuff) right. He has a sense of urgency. That was dope for me to see. And on a personal level, it’s very easy because he gets it as a player. He can relate to us on every level”

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K.C. Johnson: Splitter today said the soft tissue injury is in Collins’ quad and they’re being conservative befitting his veteran status

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K.C. Johnson: Tiago Splitter said he expects everybody to practice Tuesday except maybe Zach Collins, who has a soft tissue injury

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K.C. Johnson: Deal is for two years, $17M with team option for second season, per source

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Shams Charania: Free agent center Zach Collins has agreed to a two-year, $17 million contract extension to stay with the Chicago Bulls, sources tell ESPN.

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Shams Charania: Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports and the Bulls worked over the last few days to beat the 11:59 pm ET deadline tonight to complete the deal as an extension and keep Collins off the free agency market.

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Yossi Gozlan: The Bulls can give Zach Collins this contract with their $9.4 million room mid-level. They should still maintain $32 million in cap space.

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