Shams: John Collins (foot) to try to play in Game 1 vs. Miami

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins – out since March 11 due to foot and finger injuries – will attempt to play in Game 1 of series vs. Miami on Sunday, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. He has been upgraded to questionable.

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins – out since March 11 due to foot and finger injuries – will attempt to play in Game 1 of series vs. Miami on Sunday, sources tell me and @ChrisKirschner. He has been upgraded to questionable.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 16, 2022

ANALYSIS: This is good timing for the Hawks as Clint Capela will be out for the foreseeable future. Atlanta is going to need all the help they can get when they go up against Miami, so having one of their best players back should certainly help. Although, no one really knows if Collins will be at full strength if and when he returns.