# Bulls Injury Report: Zach Collins Back?

> Chicago Bulls likely to play Zach Collins in opener after quad injury.
- Title: Bulls Injury Report: Zach Collins Back? · Chicago Bulls On SI
- Summary: Chicago Bulls likely to play Zach Collins in opener after quad injury. Chicago Bulls will play Zach Collins in opener after he practiced fully and sounded…
- Keywords: chicago bulls, zach collins, dailyn swain, jordan hawkins, nic claxton, tiago splitter, isaac okoro, leonard miller, tobe awaka, nba, bulls injury report, quad injury
- Source: Chicago Bulls On SI — https://si.com/nba/bulls/onsi/bulls-injury-report-zach-collins-a-go-no-dailyn-swain-leonard-miller-s-status-21
- Published: 2026-10-21T19:46:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chicago bulls, zach collins, dailyn swain, jordan hawkins, nic claxton, tiago splitter, isaac okoro, leonard miller, tobe awaka, nba, bulls injury report, quad injury
## Bulls Opening Night Injury Report
Chicago Bulls will be down a few bodies for opening night matchup against Toronto Raptors.
## Nic Claxton Out (Hamstring)
Nic Claxton missed preseason due to hamstring injury and will need weeks before Bulls debut.
## Tiago Splitter Update
Tiago Splitter's latest update wasn't encouraging; he needs at least a couple more weeks to debut.
## Dailyn Swain and Jordan Hawkins Out
Dailyn Swain and Jordan Hawkins didn't make trip due to ongoing illness.
## Swain's Role Unclear
Swain's exact role remains unclear but he is an important building block for new front office.
## Zach Collins Probable
Zach Collins practiced fully and sounds optimistic about playing in opener.
## Jalen Smith Minutes
Jalen Smith gets bulk of minutes with Collins' workload managed carefully.
## Collins' Impact
Collins' return could prove pivotal against Raptors due to Toronto's lack of center depth.
## Isaac Okoro Probable
Isaac Okoro likely returns after knee injury with strong perimeter defense role.
## Leonard Miller Probable
Leonard Miller added after outstanding preseason run with adductor issue.
## Tobe Awaka Probable
Tobe Awaka deals with knee injury but on practice floor.
## Key takeaway

Chicago Bulls will play Zach Collins in opener after he practiced fully and sounded optimistic about returning from quad injury.