Zach Collins Hopeful to Play in Season Opener for Chicago Bulls

Zach Collins is hopeful to play in Wednesday's season opener against the Raptors after practicing Monday and responding well from a toe injury that sidelined him for the entire preseason. Collins could face early playing restrictions. With Nicolas Claxton set to miss two weeks with a hamstring injury, Collins and Jalen Smith are positioned to handle the bulk of the center minutes for the Chicago Bulls.