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Ivica Zubac Ivica Zubac grabs season-high 18 rebounds
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 7:32 PM
Ivica Zubac tallied nine points (4-of-9 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 18 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one blocked shot in Monday's loss to the Heat.
Analysis: Zubac was neutralized as a scorer on Monday, which is unsurprising since he was matched up with Bam Adebayo for most of the night. However, the Clippers center was elite on the glass, grabbing a season-high 18 rebounds, and the assist tally was also solid. Through six games, Zubac is ranked just outside the top-75 in nine-cat formats, three rounds behind his Yahoo! ADP of 41. The good news for fantasy managers is that he's played 34 and 33 minutes in the last two games. If he can continue to play 30-plus minutes per night, especially with Brook Lopez's minimal impact, Zubac's fantasy ceiling will be raised. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard scores 27 but misses game-winner
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 7:28 PM
Justin Russo
Kawhi Leonard recorded 27 points (10-of-21 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, four assists, four steals, two blocks and two three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Heat.
Analysis: For the second time in as many games, Leonard had the opportunity to play the role of hero in the final seconds on Monday. Unfortunately for him and the Clippers, Leonard's jump from just inside the three-point line fell short. The defeat ended for Kawhi against the Heat, but that won't concern fantasy managers. What will concern them is Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue saying after the loss that he wasn't sure if Leonard or Bradley Beal (12/1/2/1 with two three-pointers) would be available for Tuesday's game against the Thunder. Leonard said after Friday's win over the Thunder that he isn't under any restrictions and will play both games of the back-to-back. Don't be surprised if his name shows up on the injury report. |
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James Harden James Harden drops game-high 29 points vs. Miami
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 7:21 PM
James Harden accumulated 29 points (8-of-15 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), seven rebounds, eight assists, one steal and six three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Heat.
Analysis: Harden and the Clippers fought back down the stretch but fell one point short. While the final stat line was good, with Harden making some key shots in crunch time, he was also responsible for six turnovers. As a team, the Clippers committed 16 turnovers in the second half, continuing a problematic trend of being loose with the ball. However, despite Monday's defeat, Harden remains an excellent player to have rostered in fantasy leagues, even with the turnover issues. |
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Bradley Beal Bradley Beal (back) plays 21 minutes in return
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 7:35 PM
Bradley Beal (back) finished Friday's win over the Pelicans with nine points (3-of-8 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), one rebound, two assists and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Beal was back in the Clippers' starting lineup on Friday after missing two games with a back injury. However, he remains under a minutes restriction, as the veteran guard is also returning from offseason knee surgery. Beal did not provide much value in his first game back, and reserve Kris Dunn (six points and three steals) played 23 minutes off the bench. While Beal's status as a starter may convince some to hold onto him, his being rostered in 79 percent of Yahoo! leagues feels a bit high right now. |
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Ivica Zubac Ivica Zubac posts 14/10/1/0/3 line vs. Pelicans
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 7:32 PM
Ivica Zubac recorded 14 points (5-of-7 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 11 rebounds, one assist and three blocks in Friday's win over the Pelicans.
Analysis: Zubac recorded his second double-double in as many games on Friday, but the playing time is more notable. He played 34 minutes against the Pelicans, with backup Brook Lopez (3/3/0/1/1) logging 14 off the bench. Zubac averaged over 32 minutes per game last season, and Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue said during the preseason that he believed that was too much. However, with Big Zu playing at least 34 minutes in two of his last three games and Lopez struggling, the starter's workload may not suffer much after all. |
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James Harden James Harden tallies 24 points, 14 assists
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 7:28 PM
James Harden accumulated 24 points (8-of-19 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), five rebounds, 14 assists, two steals and four three-pointers in Friday's win over the Pelicans.
Analysis: Harden has recorded three points/assists double-doubles in five games, with his one-assist effort against the Warriors on Tuesday weighing down his average in that category. On Friday, The Beard notched a season-high assist total while extending his streak of games with at least 20 points to four. Harden is providing top-20 value in eight-cat formats, which aligns with his Yahoo! ADP. The Clippers won't play again during Week 2 but open Week 3 with a Monday/Tuesday back-to-back. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard caps night with game-winning jumper
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 7:22 PM
NBA
Kawhi Leonard shot 11-of-16 from the field and 7-of-7 from the foul line in Friday's win over the Pelicans, scoring 34 points with five rebounds, five assists, six steals and five three-pointers.
Analysis: Leonard had a big night in Friday's NBA Cup opener, capping it with a jumper as time expired. Not only did he score efficiently, but the Clippers star had a huge first half on the defensive end of the floor. Leonard recorded five steals before halftime, matching his career-high for steals in a half. He would finish with more steals (six) than missed shots, and Leonard is currently providing top-10 value in nine-cat formats. Production has never been the issue for Kawhi; it's the availability. However, following Friday's win, Leonard said he isn't under any restrictions and of the Clippers' Monday/Tuesday back-to-back to begin Week 3. |
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Bradley Beal LAC starts Harden, Beal, Leonard, Jones, Zubac
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 4:11 PM
LA Clippers
James Harden, Bradley Beal, Kawhi Leonard, Derrick Jones Jr. and Ivica Zubac will start Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Beal is back in the Clippers' lineup after missing two games with a back issue. His return means that Bogdan Bogdanovi? will head to the bench, and he may fall out of the rotation entirely. There was no reason to roster Bogi when he started, and this will remain the case with Beal available to play. |
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Bradley Beal Report: Bradley Beal (back) will play Friday
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 1:50 PM
Law Murray
The Athletic's Law Murray reports that Bradley Beal (back) will play in Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Beal will return to action after missing two games with a back issue. Bogdan Bogdanovi? replaced him in the starting lineup but provided no fantasy value in that role. Beal, who was on a minutes restriction before the back injury due to offseason knee surgery, will likely be limited on Friday. |
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Ivica Zubac Ivica Zubac grabs 13 rebounds in road defeat
Tue, Oct 28, 2025, 8:04 PM
Ivica Zubac amassed 14 points (7-of-12 FGs), 13 rebounds, one assist and one blocked shot in Tuesday's loss to the Warriors.
Analysis: Zubac finished Tuesday's defeat with his first double-double of the season, hitting double digits in the rebounds category. During the preseason, Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue said he believed Zubac played too much last season. After averaging 32.8 minutes per game in 2024-25, out of necessity due to the Clippers' shallow interior rotation, Big Zu has averaged 27.6 minutes over the first week. A few of the games being blowouts has been a factor, as was the addition of Brook Lopez (3/2/1 in 19 minutes). While Zubac has a safe fantasy floor, his ceiling will take a hit if he can't consistently play 30 minutes. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard tallies 18 points vs. Warriors
Tue, Oct 28, 2025, 7:59 PM
Kawhi Leonard accounted for 18 points (7-of-17 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), five rebounds, one assist, one steal and one three-pointer in Tuesday's loss to the Warriors.
Analysis: Leonard may have been the Clippers' second-leading scorer on Tuesday, but this was a relatively quiet performance from the six-time All-Star. He shot 4-of-10 from the field in the first half and provided limited value outside of points and rebounds. Through four games, Leonard has been what many fantasy managers expected him to be, providing fourth-round value in nine-cat formats. The hope is that he's consistently available, which would significantly raise Leonard's fantasy ceiling. |
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James Harden James Harden scores team-high 20 points vs. GSW
Tue, Oct 28, 2025, 7:49 PM
James Harden finished Tuesday's loss to the Warriors with 20 points (6-of-15 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), four rebounds, one assist, two steals and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Defensively, the Warriors limited Harden's ability to get his teammates quality shots. He recorded just one assist and missed all three of his field-goal attempts in the second half. Even a great player like Harden produces the occasional dud, yet he still led the Clippers in scoring. He'll look to bounce back when the Clippers host the Pelicans on Friday. |
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Nicolas Batum Nicolas Batum plays 20 minutes vs. Golden State
Tue, Oct 28, 2025, 7:32 PM
Nicolas Batum tallied three points (1-of-4 FGs), six rebounds, one assist and one three-pointer in Tuesday's loss to the Warriors.
Analysis: Batum wasn't in the starting lineup to begin Tuesday's 19-point defeat, but he was part of the five who began the third quarter. Bogdan Bogdanovi? (two points and one rebound in nine minutes) received the starting nod but only played the first five minutes of the first half, as he continues to struggle with his shot. Regardless of who starts while Bradley Beal (back) is sidelined, neither is worth the streaming risk. The Clippers are off until Friday, when they host the Pelicans. |
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Bradley Beal Bradley Beal (back) out again vs. Warriors
Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 1:50 PM
Joey Linn
Bradley Beal (back) has been ruled out against the Warriors on Tuesday.
Analysis: This will be a second straight absence for Beal, who had been on a minutes restriction due to a knee issue to start the year. Now, it's his back that's bothering him. Bogdan Bogdanovic could get another start, but he was held scoreless in 24 minutes on Sunday with five turnovers. Kris Dunn is another candidate to fill the role. |
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Bogdan Bogdanovic Bogdan Bogdanovi? scoreless in 24 minutes Sunday
Sun, Oct 26, 2025, 5:53 PM
Bogdan Bogdanovi? had zero points (0-of-4 FGs), five rebounds and one assist against the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
Analysis: Bogdanovi? played like someone who was out of the Clippers' rotation and didn't play in their first two games for a reason. Filling in for Bradley Beal (back), Bogdanovi? went 0-for-4 from the field with no points and five turnovers in 24 minutes. It's difficult to spin that performance. Kris Dunn was more effective off the bench with nine points in 21 minutes and could draw the start the next time Beal is out. |
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Ivica Zubac Ivica Zubac has 21 points, eight boards in win
Sun, Oct 26, 2025, 5:48 PM
Ivica Zubac had 21 points (9-of-14 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks against the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
Analysis: Sunday was Zubac's best game yet on the young season. His 21 points and eight rebounds represent season-highs. The 28-year-old center averaged 12.6 rebounds per game last year so it's reasonable to expect his rebounding numbers to pick up in the near future. Zubac continues to dominate the center role for the Clippers playing 35 minutes to Brook Lopez' 13 minutes off the bench. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard drops 30 points in win over Blazers
Sun, Oct 26, 2025, 5:41 PM
Kawhi Leonard had 30 points (11-of-21 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 10 rebounds, four assists, two steals and four three-pointers in the Clippers' 114-107 victory over the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
Analysis: Leonard has now posted at least 27 points, at least five rebounds and at least four assists in each of his last two games. The 34-year-old small forward has picked up his play significantly since dropping 10 points in the season opener against the Jazz. Leonard has also played at least 29 minutes in all three games this year and health will be key for his success throughout the season. |
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Bogdan Bogdanovic LAC to start Harden, Bogi, Leonard, Jones, Zubac
Sun, Oct 26, 2025, 1:27 PM
Justin Russo
James Harden, Bogdan Bogdanovi?, Kawhi Leonard, Derrick Jones Jr. and Ivica Zubac will start Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: The Clippers will not have Bradley Beal for Sunday's game, as he recovers from a back injury suffered during Friday's win over the Suns. He'll be replaced in the starting lineup by Bogdanovi?, who was out of the rotation and did not play in the Clippers' first two games. Kris Dunn will also have added importance on Sunday, especially if the Clippers struggle to defend Shaedon Sharpe. |
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Bradley Beal Bradley Beal (back) out Sunday vs. Trail Blazers
Sun, Oct 26, 2025, 1:25 PM
Grant Mona
Bradley Beal (back) is out against the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
Analysis: Beal has been on a minutes restriction in previous games for the Clippers. On Sunday, his minutes will be restricted to zero as he's out for the game with a back injury. Bogdan Bogdanovic will move into the Clippers' starting lineup, replacing Beal. |
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Bradley Beal Bradley Beal (back) questionable vs. Portland
Sat, Oct 25, 2025, 2:53 PM
Law Murray
Bradley Beal (back) is questionable to play against the Trail Blazers on Saturday.
Analysis: Beal has been on a minutes restriction to start the season, and he hasn't been productive when he has been out there. If he isn't available against Portland, Kris Dunn would likely slide into the starting lineup. |
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