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Jason Collins | Center/Forward

Team: Washington Wizards
Age / DOB:  (34) / 12/2/1978
Ht / Wt:  7'0' / 255
College: Stanford
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Of 14 teams polled by ESPN's Marc Stein, only six expect impending free agent Jason Collins to be in the NBA next season.
This has little to do with Collins' groundbreaking announcement that he is gay. "The reality," said one Western Conference executive, "is that he's been an end-of-the-roster kind of player for the last couple years." Collins is 34 and hasn't averaged more than 12 minutes per game since the 2008-09 season. He still has a chance to stick in the league because he's 7-feet tall, can defend the post and is a leader in the locker room. We'd be a little surprised if Collins doesn't latch on somewhere this summer, but it's far from a certainty. Apr 30 - 4:01 PM
Source: ESPN.com

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Jason Collins - F/C - Wizards

CSN Washington does not expect Jason Collins to return to the Wizards next season.

It's a byproduct of the Wizards big man depth and not a reaction to Collins' announcement regarding his sexuality. A gritty and smart player, Collins would make for a nice backup on a team that needs insurance in the big man department.
Source: CSN Washington
Apr 30 - 10:17 AM
Jason Collins - F/C - Wizards

Wizards C Jason Collins revealed he is gay, making him the first openly homosexual athlete in the history of major American team sports.

Collins made the groundbreaking revelation in a first-person account as part of this week's issue of Sports Illustrated. "I didn't set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I'm happy to start the conversation," he said. Collins, a 34-year-old 7-footer, has served as a defensive stopper for six different teams over 12 seasons. He'll be an unrestricted free agent this summer and expects to continue to play in the NBA. Here's Kobe Bryant's response, via Twitter: "Proud of @jasoncollins34," the tweet read. "Don't suffocate who u r because of the ignorance of others #courage #support #mambaarmystandup #BYOU"
Source: Sports Illustrated
Apr 29 - 12:16 PM
Jason Collins - F/C - Wizards

Jason Collins does not plan to retire after the season.

"I was the starting center for the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day against the Brooklyn Nets," he said. While Collins did admit he's not really a starter in this league, it's still a fairly humorous quote. The veteran center is a long shot to remain in Washington.
Source: Washington Post
Apr 8 - 8:01 AM
Jason Collins - F/C - Wizards

Jason Collins returned to action on Sunday by playing two minutes in a one-point loss to the Bulls.

He had one block and didn't register any other statistics in his brief time on the court.
Apr 1 - 1:55 AM
Jason Collins - F/C - Wizards

Jason Collins (flu) is available to play but beat reporter Michael Lee was dubious of how much he could contribute.

Collins didn't play Wednesday, which was also the first time we blurbed about him since he was traded to the Wizards. He has no value.
Source: Michael Lee on Twitter
Mar 29 - 6:19 PM
Jason Collins - F/C - Wizards

Jason Collins (flu) is a game-time decision on Friday.

Collins didn't play on Wednesday and that was his first blurb in over a month, so we're not really worried about this for fantasy purposes. Emeka Okafor could pick up a few extra minutes without Collins if he sits.
Related: Emeka Okafor
Source: Wizards on Twitter
Mar 29 - 12:03 PM
Jason Collins - F/C - Wizards

Jason Collins will not play on Wednesday due to the flu.

Blame Trevor Ariza for giving it to him, and while it won't have major fantasy ramifications, it could clear up even more minutes for Emeka Okafor.
Source: Wizards on Twitter
Mar 27 - 7:02 PM
Jason Collins - F/C - Wizards

Jason Collins is expected to join the Wizards on Saturday.

Collins is not expected to make an impact in Washington's rotation.
Source: Wizards on Twitter
Feb 22 - 12:37 PM
Jason Collins - F/C - Wizards

Celtics traded Jason Collins was traded to the Wizards as part of the J.J. Redick deal.

Collins is just a throw-in. He won't get any real burn with Nene and Emeka Okafor both healthy in Washington.
Feb 21 - 3:36 PM
Jason Collins - F/C - Wizards

Doc Rivers praised Jason Collins for playing the way the Celtics want him to do consistently.

"For the most part, when he comes in games, he’s given us great lifts," Rivers said. "He’s done exactly what we wanted him to do." That's a nice quote from Rivers, but it's not going to inject fantasy appeal into one of the league's toughest screen-setters.
Source: Boston Globe
Jan 18 - 8:59 AM
Jason Collins - F/C - Wizards

Jason Collins returned from hamstring and ankle issues on Friday and didn't score in 10 minutes.

His outlook gets worse with Jared Sullinger playing solid basketball. Collins has no fantasy value.
Related: Jared Sullinger
Jan 12 - 2:48 AM
Jason Collins - F/C - Wizards

Jason Collins is battling "minor hamstring and ankle issues."

"Jason is still injured, so we're still trying to get through this stretch without using him much," Doc Rivers said. He has no fantasy value even when healthy.
Source: ESPN Boston
Jan 10 - 1:45 PM
Jason Collins - F/C - Wizards

The Celtics will start Jason Collins at C on Wednesday and move Kevin Garnett back to PF.

The swap means Brandon Bass heads back to the bench as Doc Rivers tries to get the Celtics going. Collins' starting role is unlikely to change his minimal fantasy impact. However, the swap should be enough for Bass owners in 12-14 team leagues to part ways with the PF for any worthwhile free agent.
Related: Kevin Garnett, Brandon Bass
Source: Mike Petraglia on Twitter
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 06:54:00 PM
Jason Collins - F/C - Wizards

Jason Collins has returned to the Celtics following a personal matter.

Collins had a death in the family, but he's since returned and is available to play.
Source: Boston Herald
Mon, Nov 19, 2012 09:35:00 AM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
PG1John Wall
2A.J. Price
3Leandro Barbosa
SG1Bradley Beal
2Garrett Temple
3Cartier Martin
SF1Martell Webster
2Trevor Ariza
PF1Nene Hilario
2Trevor Booker
3Jan Vesely
4Chris Singleton
C1Emeka Okafor
2Kevin Seraphin
3Jason Collins