Height
6'9"
Weight
250 lbs
Age
28
College
Gonzaga
Experience
8 yrs
Wingspan
7'1.0"
Reach
9'3.0"
Hand Size
8.75" × 9.25"
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 388 | 9.7 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 57.8% | 33.4% | 76.5% |
| 2025-26 | | 10 | 9.7 | 5.6 | 1.5 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$18.1M
Guaranteed
$18.1M
AAV
$18.1M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Bulls' decision to hand Zach Collins an $18.1M deal earns a brutal F CVI, representing one of the more questionable moves in recent memory for a franchise desperately trying to navigate salary cap hell. Collins has shown flashes as a serviceable starter when healthy, but paying nearly $20 million annually for a center who's struggled with availability and consistency feels like a panic move that severely limits Chicago's flexibility. This contract eats up crucial cap space that could have been allocated toward addressing more pressing needs or maintaining trade flexibility as the Bulls figure out their direction with their core. At 27, Collins isn't getting significantly better, and his injury history makes this a high-risk investment that likely hurts the team's ability to make meaningful roster improvements. The one-year term provides some relief, but for a team trying to climb out of mediocrity, overpaying for middling production at center while having limited resources is exactly the type of move that keeps franchises stuck in the middle of the pack.
Performance Analysis
Zach Collins earns a C- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA centers this season. Through 388 games, Zach is contributing 9.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game in his role. Zach's strongest area is FG% at 57.8, which compares favorably to the center median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.5 (center median: 4.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Zach ranks 77th.
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