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Dereck Lively II for John Collins (2026)


Player Summaries Comparison
 
Experts' Pick
 
  John Collins
F - DET
John Collins
Dereck Lively II
C - DAL
Dereck Lively II
Expert
Recommendation
100%
Recommended by
5 of 5 experts
0%
Recommended by
0 of 5 experts
Rankings 
   
Rest of Season# 94‐
   
Projections 
   
Minutes29.123.4
Field Goals Made5.93.9
Field Goals Att11.25.4
Field Goals %.530.722
Three Points Made1.30.0
Three Points Att3.40.0
Three Points %.392.000
Free Throws Made2.11.1
Free Throws Att2.61.7
Free Throws %.784.622
Offensive Rebound2.30.0
Rebounds7.26.8
Assists1.32.1
Turnovers1.61.0
Steals0.90.6
Blocks1.01.4
Points15.38.8
   
Misc 
   
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# 79‐
   
Player Statistics Comparison
  John Collins
F - DET
John Collins
Dereck Lively II
C - DAL
Dereck Lively II
2026 Stats 
   
   
Minutes1790
   
Field Goals Made250
   
Field Goals Att590
   
Field Goals %.424.000
   
Three Points Made70
   
Three Points Att200
   
Three Points %.350.000
   
Free Throws Made20
   
Free Throws Att50
   
Free Throws %.400.000
   
Offensive Rebound150
   
Rebounds460
   
Assists40
   
Turnovers70
   
Steals30
   
Blocks70
   
Points590
   
Player Projections Comparison
  John Collins
F - DET
John Collins
Dereck Lively II
C - DAL
Dereck Lively II
2026 Projections 
   
   
Minutes29.123.4
   
Field Goals Made5.93.9
   
Field Goals Att11.25.4
   
Field Goals %.530.722
   
Three Points Made1.30.0
   
Three Points Att3.40.0
   
Three Points %.392.000
   
Free Throws Made2.11.1
   
Free Throws Att2.61.7
   
Free Throws %.784.622
   
Offensive Rebound2.30.0
   
Rebounds7.26.8
   
Assists1.32.1
   
Turnovers1.61.0
   
Steals0.90.6
   
Blocks1.01.4
   
Points15.38.8
   
Notes for Player Combination
  John Collins
F - DET
John Collins
Dereck Lively II
C - DAL
Dereck Lively II
News 
 John Collins posted a double-double for the Pistons Sunday night, grabbing 11 rebounds and chipping in 16 points (7-15 FG, 2-5 3PT, 0-1 FT) while also blocking two shots in a 106-93 win over the 76ers.
Chris Schommer
Mon, Oct 26th
Mavericks president Masai Ujiri said Dereck Lively II (foot) is "making good progress" in his recovery.
Ari Koslow
Mon, Oct 5th
 John Collins led the Pistons offense Friday night, dropping 23 points (9-15 FG, 5-6 3PT) while also dishing out one assist and grabbing seven rebounds in a 128-111 win over the Heat.
Chris Schommer
Sat, Oct 24th
Dereck Lively II has not yet been cleared to run.
Ari Koslow
Sun, Jun 28th
 John Collins has agreed to a 3-year, $51 million deal with the Detroit Pistons.
Garrett Ball
Wed, Jul 1st
 
 John Collins is expected to draw interest from the Magic, Spurs and Sixers.
Ari Koslow
Sun, Jun 28th
 
 John Collins led the Clippers' bench with 25 points (9-20 FG, 4-6 3PT, 3-3 FT) and added four rebounds, two assists, and two steals in Los Angeles' 138-109 win over Sacramento on Sunday.
David Leisering
Mon, Apr 6th
 
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