John Collins Set to Begin Preseason in Bench Role for Los Angeles Clippers

John Collins is slated to begin the preseason coming off the bench for the Los Angeles Clippers. According to Joey Linn of SI.com, Collins will not be in the starting lineup for Thursday's exhibition game against the Guangzhou Loong Lions. This decision places the veteran forward in a reserve role as the team kicks off its preseason schedule, indicating the coaching staff's initial rotation plans for the upcoming NBA season. Fans will be watching to see how Collins adapts to this new role and contributes from the second unit.