Collins suffered the harm in Sunday’s regular-season finale towards the Detroit Pistons.
With 10:50 left within the third quarter, Collins went as much as contest a shot towards Pistons heart James Wiseman. Collins instantly grabbed at his proper arm and exited the sport.
The Spurs mentioned Collins dislocated his shoulder and suffered the torn labrum within the course of. The workforce added that he could have surgical procedure within the coming days however is anticipated to be prepared for the 2024-25 season.
Collins signed a two-year extension price $34.8 million with the Spurs simply earlier than the beginning of the season and commenced the yr because the workforce’s beginning heart alongside Victor Wembanyama.
Collins moved to a bench function in December however nonetheless performed in 69 video games and began a career-high 29 of these. The 69 video games represents the second most for Collins in his seven-year profession.
All through his time within the NBA, Collins has frequently battled accidents, particularly throughout his time with the Portland Path Blazers. He bounced again final season with 63 video games performed and got here into coaching camp able to go for San Antonio in his third season with the workforce.
Collins averaged 11.2 factors and 5.4 rebounds this season. He additionally hit 58 3-pointers, which was a profession excessive.
