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Ivica Zubac Ivica Zubac posts 33/18/4 line vs. Cleveland
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 2:43 PM
Ivica Zubac amassed 33 points (15-of-22 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), 18 rebounds and four assists in Sunday's loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: After a modest showing in Saturday's win over the Hornets, Zubac recorded one of his best stat lines of the season in Cleveland. He finished two rebounds shy of a 30/20 game while posting excellent percentages from the field and the foul line. Zubac did not record any defensive stats, but he began Sunday averaging 0.5 steals and 0.9 blocks per game, so that wasn't too surprising. Averaging 31.5 minutes per game, Zubac is closing in on top-50 value in nine-cat formats after a relatively slow start to the season. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard (foot) plays 27 minutes in return
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 2:43 PM
Justin Russo
Kawhi Leonard (foot/ankle) finished Sunday's loss to the Cavaliers with 20 points (6-of-13 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, three steals and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Sunday's game was the first for Leonard since November 3, so no one was surprised that his minutes were limited. There was some concern when he went back to the locker room less than two minutes into the game, but Leonard was back on the court shortly thereafter and logged 27 minutes. If he's hitting the high-20s in minutes despite the restriction, that's good news for those who have Leonard rostered. The Clippers play three games during Week 6, but they have a Friday/Saturday back-to-back, so Kawhi may be limited to two appearances. |
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Kawhi Leonard LAC starts Harden, Dunn, Leonard, Collins, Zubac
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 11:42 AM
NBA Lineups
James Harden, Kris Dunn, Kawhi Leonard, John Collins and Ivica Zubac will start Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Leonard is back after a 10-game absence due to ankle and foot injuries. His return means Kobe Sanders will come off the bench in a change that does not affect Sanders' fantasy value. He was not a player who needed to be rostered before Leonard's return. |
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Bogdan Bogdanovic Bogdan Bogdanovi? (hip) out Sunday vs. Cleveland
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 11:38 AM
NBA Injury Report
Bogdan Bogdanovi? (hip) is out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Bogdanovi?'s absence leaves the Clippers down a perimeter player off the bench, but it does not affect fantasy basketball. There should be more minutes available to Cam Christie, who logged 21 minutes in Saturday's win over the Hornets. There's no need to consider rostering him. |
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Bogdan Bogdanovic Bogdan Bogdanovi? (hip) questionable Sunday
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 7:19 AM
Law Murray
Bogdan Bogdanovi? (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Bogdanovi? did not play in Saturday's win over the Hornets, resulting in more minutes for fellow reserve Cam Christie. Christie played 21 minutes on Saturday but did not do enough to merit being streamed in any fantasy league. Even if Bogdanovi? remains out, there's no need to consider adding Christie. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard (foot) officially available Sunday
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 7:15 AM
Joey Linn
Kawhi Leonard (foot/ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Leonard is ready to return, and that's great for fantasy managers and the Clippers. Los Angeles went 2-8 in the games its star forward missed, with John Collins replacing him in the starting lineup. With Leonard back in the fold, either Collins or Kobe Sanders will head to the bench. |
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Ivica Zubac Ivica Zubac has 18/9/6 line in win over Hornets
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 9:37 AM
Ivica Zubac had 18 points (9-of-12 FGs), nine rebounds, six assists and one block against the Hornets on Saturday.
Analysis: Zubac hadn't recorded more than four assists in a game so far this season entering play Saturday, but dished out six assists in the win over the Hornets. Otherwise, the 28-year-old center had a fairly normal game contributing 18 points, nine rebounds and one block. The Clippers close out Week 5 Sunday against the Cavaliers. |
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James Harden James Harden erupts for 55 points in win vs. CHA
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 9:29 AM
James Harden had 55 points (17-of-26 FGs, 11-of-14 FTs), three rebounds, seven assists, one steal and 10 three-pointers in the Clippers' 131-116 victory over the Hornets on Saturday.
Analysis: Harden was magnificent as he took apart the Hornets offensively. The 36-year-old point guard made history with his 55-point effort, setting the Clippers' franchise record. It was also Harden's 25th 50-point game of his career, tying him with Kobe Bryant and trialing only Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan. Harden's 28.4 points per game this year is his best since 2020, when he won the scoring title. Kawhi Leonard is due back from injury on Sunday, but don't expect Harden to slow down. |
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Bogdan Bogdanovic Bogdan Bogdanovi? (hip) out Saturday vs. Hornets
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 6:36 AM
Bogdan Bogdanovi? (hip) is out for Saturday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Bogdanovi? was originally listed as questionable with a hip injury. The 33-year-old shooting guard has dealt with the injury for the better part of a week now. Bogdanovi? scored just six points in 21 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Magic. He'll have a chance to return to the lineup on Sunday when the Clippers take on the Cavaliers. |
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Bogdan Bogdanovic Bogdan Bogdanovi? (hip) questionable Saturday
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 6:19 AM
Bogdan Bogdanovi? (hip) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Bogdanovi? has been on the injury report already this week with a hip injury. The 33-year-old shooting guard seems to be impacted by the injury over his last two games, playing just 21 and 26 minutes while failing to reach 10 points in either context. Normally, Bogdanovi? would be an interesting streamer with the Clippers shorthanded, but his level of play has suffered over the last two games likely because of his hip injury. |
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Kawhi Leonard Haynes: Kawhi Leonard (foot) expected back Sunday
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 5:59 AM
Chris Haynes
NBA Insider Chris Haynes reports Kawhi Leonard (foot) is expected to play against the Cavaliers on Sunday.
Analysis: Leonard has missed the last nine games with a foot injury. The Clippers are 1-8 in those games and are desperate to have the 34-year-old small forward back, especially considering the injuries to Bradley Beal (hip) and Derrick Jones Jr. (knee). Hopefully the Clippers can salvage their last game without Leonard against the Hornets on Saturday. |
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Chris Paul Chris Paul announces retirement after the season
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 5:53 AM
Chris Paul announced on social media that he's retiring after the season.
Analysis: Paul is in his 21st season in the NBA. The 40-year-old point guard, who is back in his home state of North Carolina to take on the Hornets, posted on social media that he's âgrateful for this last one.â Paul seems to be implying this will be his last game against the Hornets in North Carolina. The 12-time All-Star and 11-time All-NBA point guard was the fourth overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft by the Hornets. After Paul officially retires, the only question will be when, not if, he's elected to the basketball hall of fame. |
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Ivica Zubac Ivica Zubac grabs 19 rebounds vs. Orlando
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 3:44 PM
Ivica Zubac accounted for 14 points (7-of-16 FGs) and 19 rebounds in Thursday's loss to the Magic.
Analysis: Zubac only contributed in the points and rebounds categories, but fantasy managers will undoubtedly take the production. He's up to nine double-doubles on the season, with Thursday's 19 boards being a season-high. Due to the Clippers' many injuries, Zubac and James Harden have been the team's only reliable options for fantasy managers. The Clippers end Week 5 with a Saturday/Sunday back-to-back against the Hornets and Cavaliers, with the latter matchup setting up to be a challenging one for Zubac due to Cleveland's tandem of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. |
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James Harden James Harden scores game-high 31 points vs. ORL
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 3:40 PM
James Harden accumulated 31 points (8-of-16 FGs, 10-of-12 FTs), five rebounds, eight assists, two steals and five three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Magic.
Analysis: As has been the case for most of the season, Harden carried most of the offensive workload on Thursday, with Ivica Zubac being the only other Clipper in double figures. Harden has scored at least 31 points in three of his last four games, providing top-5 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past week. The Clippers continue their road trip in Charlotte on Saturday, and that should be a good matchup for Harden. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard ruled out for Thursday's game
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 6:44 AM
NBA.com
Kawhi Leonard (foot/ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: This will now be the ninth game in a row that Leonard has missed with his multiple foot injuries. The Clippers are just 1-7 over the first eight games without him, and would certainly love to have him back on the court, especially with Bradley Beal (hip) and Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) also out. Nicolas Batum and Kobe Sanders will continue to see larger roles in his absence. |
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Jordan Miller Jordan Miller remains out on Thursday
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 6:42 AM
NBA.com
Jordan Miller (hamstring) has been ruled out for the Clippers game against the Magic on Thursday.
Analysis: Miller was seeing an uptick in minutes before suffering this hamstring injury that has kept him out since Sunday. Kobe Sanders should see additional minutes now that Derrick Jones Jr. is also out with a knee injury. |
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Ivica Zubac Ivica Zubac posts 14/13/1/1 line vs. Philadelphia
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 4:17 PM
Ivica Zubac tallied 14 points (7-of-13 FGs), 13 rebounds, one assist and one steal in Monday's loss to the 76ers.
Analysis: Zubac's final stat line was modest, but the 7-footer did record his eighth double-double of the season on Monday. Six have been tallied over the last seven games, and just as crucial for fantasy managers is the playing time. During this seven-game stretch, Zubac has played an average of 34 minutes, even higher than his career-best mark of 32.8 last season. Brook Lopez, who was brought in to provide legitimate value as the backup center, hasn't answered the call. On Monday, he played 14 minutes and finished with six points, one rebound and one three-pointer. Until that changes, Zubac will continue to clear 30 minutes, if not approach 35. |
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James Harden James Harden scores 28 but struggles from three
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 4:12 PM
James Harden recorded 28 points (7-of-25 FGs, 12-of-12 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, one steal, two blocks and two three-pointers in Monday's loss to the 76ers.
Analysis: Harden had two opportunities to win the game in the final seconds, but both three-point attempts missed the mark. That may have been an appropriate conclusion to what was an inefficient and frustrating night for âThe Beard.â Harden shot 2-of-12 from three and wasn't much better inside the arc, shooting 28 percent overall. A perfect night at the foul line boosted the final point total, but he's been asked to shoulder a heavy workload due to the Clippers' injuries. Fantasy managers who have Harden rostered have to hope that he doesn't get worn down. |
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Bogdan Bogdanovic Bogdan Bogdanovi? (hip) available Monday vs. 76ers
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 12:05 PM
Bogdan Bogdanovi? (hip) is available for Monday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Bogdanovi? is dealing with a hip injury, but it won't keep him out for the second night of a back-to-back against the 76ers on Monday. With Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) sidelined for weeks, the Clippers are going to need Bogdanovi? off the bench Monday and potentially in the starting lineup in future games. |
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Derrick Jones Shams: Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) to miss six weeks
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 11:09 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) will miss at least the next six weeks.
Analysis: Jones sustained a sprained MCL in his right knee during Sunday's game against the Celtics and will be re-evaluated by the Clippers' medical staff in six weeks. Without Jones, Bogdon Bogdanovic moved into the lineup and is a candidate to take Jones' place among the starters. Bogdanovic should be rostered in all formats going forward. |
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