John Collins joins the Pistons

The Detroit Pistons have agreed to terms with John Collins for the new 2026-27 season. Collins, a 28-year-old power forward from the U.S. Virgin Islands, holds dual citizenship. He stands at 6'9'' and weighs 227lbs. Collins played for Wake Forest in college and most recently played for the LA Clippers. During his time with the Clippers, he averaged 13.5ppg, 5.4rpg, and 1.0apg in 70 NBA games.
During part of the summer of 2025, he spent time at Jazz.
In 2017, he was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round (19th overall). He attended Wake Forest University, and this will be his tenth season in pro basketball.
Collins is a highly experienced player.