Los Angeles Clippers
Western Pacific
Amir Coffey scored 18 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3PT, 2-2 FT) to go along with four rebounds and one assist in the Clippers 104-93 win over the Magic.
Fantasy Impact: Coffey drew the spot start with Norman Powell sidelined. He remains on the streaming radar while in the starting lineup.
Category: Game Recaps
James Harden scored 24 points (5-14 FG, 3-6 3PT, 11-12 FT) to go along with seven rebounds and five assists in the Clippers 104-93 win over the Magic.
Fantasy Impact: The lone knock on Harden in the win was the five turnovers he committed. He has now scored at least 20 points in three of his past four games.
Category: Game Recaps
Ivica Zubac scored 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-4 FT) to go along with 12 rebounds, three assists and one steal in the Clippers 104-93 win over the Magic.
Fantasy Impact: Zubac recorded his fourth straight double-digit rebounding performance and second double-double in that span. He remains a steady source of points and rebounds for fantasy managers.
Category: Game Recaps
Kevin Porter Jr. (head) carries no injury designation for Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. (Source: NBA Injury Report)
Fantasy Impact: Porter suffered a head injury in Monday's win over the Warriors, but it isn't a serious issue and he carries no injury designation for Wednesday's game. He should play and will be primed for more work than usual with Norman Powell (hamstring) set to be out for the Clippers.
Category: Injury Updates
Norman Powell (hamstring) is unavailable for Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. (Source: NBA Injury Report)
Fantasy Impact: Powell recently suffered a hamstring injury and will miss Wednesday's game because of it. The team is hopeful that he will be back in the near future, and his next chance to play will come on Friday against the Sacramento Kings. Kevin Porter Jr. is a candidate to see more work in his absence against Orlando.
Category: Injury Updates
Mo Bamba is questionable for Monday's game against the Warriors. (Source: NBA Injury Report)
Fantasy Impact: Bamba remains off the fantasy radar when he is healthy.
Category: Injury Updates
Terance Mann scored 14 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3P, 2-2 FT) with seven rebounds, three assists, a steal, and two blocks in the Clippers' 111-103 loss to the Rockets on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact: Tonight's game was just the second time Mann has been in double-digit points this season. He's not a bad player or contributor off of the bench, but the Clippers have just been playing at utilizing so much of their bench that it hasn't really mattered for Mann. He's best left on waivers.
Category: Game Recaps
Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said that Kawhi Leonard will not play this week. (Source: Law Murray on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Leonard will miss at least another few games as he continues to work his way back from a knee injury. Terance Mann and Derrick Jones Jr. should remain in the starting lineup in the meantime.
Category: Injury Updates
The Clippers exercised the third-year option on 2023 first round pick Kobe Brown. (Source: Law Murray on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Brown remains off the fantasy radar.
Category: Transactions
Derrick Jones Jr. scored 18 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3PT, 1-2 FT) to go along with four rebounds and two steals in the Clippers 112-104 win over the Warriors.
Fantasy Impact: Jones was efficient all night on Sunday from both inside and outside the arc. If he can take a step forward in efficiency as a shooter, it will only help his all-around fantasy value.
Category: Game Recaps
The Los Angeles Clippers waived Nate Darling.
Fantasy Impact: Darling could remain in the G-League with the Clippers.
Category: Transactions
Tue, Oct 8th 4:05am EDT
By Ari Koslow
The Clippers and P.J. Tucker mutually agreed for the veteran to be away from the team as the sides work toward a resolution for his future. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Tucker is likely to be waived or traded with him not in the future plans for the team. He exercised his player option back in June.
Category: Transactions
Trentyn Flowers was held out of 5-on-5 at practice on Tuesday. (Source: Law Murray on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Flowers, Kawhi Leonard and Mo Bamba were all held out of 5-on-5 at practice on Tuesday. Their statuses are worth monitoring as training camp progresses.
Category: Injury Updates
Russell Westbrook III has been traded to the Utah Jazz for Kris Dunn. Also featured in the deal is a second-round picks swap between the teams. The expectation is Westbrook will accept a buyout from the Jazz and then go to Denver. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Westbrook will be an experienced veteran for the Nuggets, providing them a reliable point guard behind Jamal Murray. It’s not unlike to role he filled for the Clippers last season after the acquisition of James Harden, a role he was successful in.
Category: Transactions
The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to aggressively pursue Paul George in free agency. (Source: Chris Haynes on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It was reported that the Warriors are out on George now that he opted out of his deal. The 76ers and Clippers appear to be the favorites to sign George as of now.
Category: Rumors
The Clippers will not tender a qualifying offer to Brandon Boston Jr. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Boston is set to become an unrestricted free agent. He'll likely remain off the fantasy radar wherever he lands.
Category: Transactions
Wed, Jun 26th 1:50am EDT
By Ari Koslow
Daniel This is reportedly receiving significant interest from overseas teams ahead of NBA free agency. (Source: Evan Sidery on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Theis will have a backup plan if he can't land a role with a contender in the NBA this free agency. He could sign a small deal as a backup center for a contender if he chooses to remain in the NBA.
Category: Rumors
Kai Jones is finalizing a multiyear deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, joining their playoff roster. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jones recently completed a 10-day contract with the 76ers. He likely won't be part of the rotation in the playoffs.
Category: Transactions
Bones Hyland scored 37 points (15-29 FG, 6-12 3PT, 1-1 FT) to go along with four rebounds, nine assists and three steals in the Clippers 124-108 loss against the Suns.
Fantasy Impact: Hyland took full advantage of his opportunity with Russell Westbrook, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and James Harden all sidelined. He dropped his career-high in points on super efficient shooting. It is possible he plays a big role over the final two games of the regular season if starters continue to sit.
Category: Game Recaps
Mason Plumlee scored 12 points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3PT, 4-4 FT) to go along with 12 rebounds, four assists and one steal in the Clippers 124-108 loss against the Suns.
Fantasy Impact: Plumlee played 35 minutes in a start on Wednesday with Ivica Zubac sidelined. He could remain a solid streamer if he starts the final two games.
Category: Game Recaps