John Collins might be forced to play center minutes for the Pistons

The Detroit Pistons may be forced to utilize forward John Collins at the center position due to roster depth issues. Collins has spent the majority of his NBA career playing power forward, with only limited small-ball center experience early in his career.

The potential positional shift stems from uncertainty surrounding Jalen Duren's situation, which threatens Detroit's frontcourt depth. Even if Duren is available for the regular season, the Pistons could experiment with Collins playing small-ball center minutes despite concerns regarding his defensive limitations.