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Nicolas Batum Nicolas Batum (finger) questionable vs. Boston
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 2:20 PM
Joey Linn
Nicolas Batum (right finger soreness) is questionable to play against the Celtics on Wednesday.
Analysis: Batum logged 18 minutes off the bench in their last game and spent some time as the team's backup center with Ivica Zubac out. He'll play that same role if he is able to suit up since Zubac will be sidelined again, though if Batum is out, Kai Jones may fill out the backup center minutes. |
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Kris Dunn Kris Dunn (knee) questionable vs. Boston Wednesday
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 2:18 PM
Joey Linn
Kris Dunn (left knee soreness) is questionable to play against the Celtics on Wednesday.
Analysis: Dunn started in place of Kawhi Leonard (knee) in their last game, and with Kawhi out again, Dunn should get another start if he plays. If not, Amir Coffey and Terance Mann will take on extra minutes. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell (back) questionable vs. Boston
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 2:14 PM
Joey Linn
Norman Powell (back soreness) is questionable to play against the Celtics on Wednesday.
Analysis: Powell hasn't missed a game since early December, but he may miss the first leg of their back-to-back. If that happens, Amir Coffey will likely replace him in the starting unit as part of a depleted lineup for the Clippers. |
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James Harden James Harden (groin) questionable vs. Boston
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 2:13 PM
Joey Linn
James Harden (right groin soreness) is questionable to play against the Celtics on Wednesday.
Analysis: Harden has only missed two games this season, but there is a chance that he is sidelined for the first leg of their back-to-back. Kevin Porter Jr. would be a candidate to replace him in the starting lineup if that happens. |
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Ivica Zubac Ivica Zubac (eye) to remain out vs. Celtics
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 2:10 PM
Joey Linn
Ivica Zubac (corneal abrasion) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Boston.
Analysis: Zubac will miss a second straight game, which means that Mo Bamba should be in line for another start at center. However, he only logged 15 as the starter. Tyronn Lue had no issues using small lineups, which means that Bamba won't be worth streaming. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard (knee) ruled out vs. Boston
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 2:08 PM
Joey Linn
Kawhi Leonard (right knee injury management) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Leonard will sit out the first leg of this back-to-back, which means that he should be available when they host the Wizards on Thursday. Kris Dunn should remain in the starting lineup for this game. |
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Mo Bamba Mo Bamba starts, plays 15 minutes in loss to Bulls
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 7:05 PM
Mo Bamba got the start on Monday and contributed 10 points (4-of-7 FGs), seven rebounds and two 3-pointers against Chicago.
Analysis: With Ivica Zubac (eye) missing his first game of the season, Bamba was able to slide into the starting lineup for the first time this year. Unfortunately, Tyronn Lue abandoned the traditional lineup quickly and opted to roll with a small ball lineup for most of the game. Bamba turned in a solid line for only playing 15 minutes, but it's clear that he shouldn't be streamed if Zubac misses time moving forward. |
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James Harden James Harden posts 17/5/10/1/1 line in loss
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 6:59 PM
James Harden finished with 17 points (5-of-17 FGs), five rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, one block, three 3-pointers and five turnovers in a 112-99 loss to Chicago on Monday.
Analysis: Harden logged 40 minutes in a win over the Lakers on the first night of this back-to-back, and fatigue clearly set in for both him and the team in this game. They held a lead at halftime, but the tide turned in the third quarter, where the Bulls outscored them 36-16. Harden already has efficiency issues, but playing almost 80 minutes in 24 hours takes a toll on 35-year-olds, especially with both Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac out. Norman Powell (27 points) led the team in scoring and helped Harden record another double-double. |
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Terance Mann Terance Mann scores 12 points with two blocks
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 6:57 PM
Terance Mann provided a boost off the bench with 12 points (6-of-9 FGs), two rebounds and two blocks against the Bulls on Monday.
Analysis: With Kawhi Leonard sitting out the second leg of their back-to-back, Mann was able to return to the rotation and post solid value. Mann was bumped out of the rotation in early December, but recently, he has played a significant role during blowouts and when Leonard is sitting out. He logged 22 minutes in this game after not playing at all on Sunday, which was enough time for him to score in double figures. Mann is still a capable rotation player, but he isn't a player that is worth rostering in standard leagues at this point of the season. |
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Kris Dunn LAC starting Harden, Dunn, Powell, Jones, Bamba
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 4:06 PM
NBA Lineups
James Harden, Kris Dunn, Norman Powell, Derrick Jones Jr., and Mo Bamba will start Monday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: The Clippers are without Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac for Monday's game, leaving Tyronn Lue with two holes to fill in his starting lineup. Dunn and Bamba will do the honors, giving both a slightly higher fantasy ceiling. However, they're only worth streaming in deep leagues. |
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Nicolas Batum Nicolas Batum (finger) available Monday vs. Bulls
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 2:59 PM
Joey Linn
Nicolas Batum (right finger soreness) is available for Monday's game against Chicago.
Analysis: Batum is officially available for Monday's game. However, while he will play rotation minutes, there isn't much to gain from streaming the veteran forward, even with Kawhi Leonard not playing. |
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James Harden James Harden (groin) available vs. Chicago
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 2:57 PM
Tomer Azarly
James Harden (right groin soreness) is available to play against the Bulls on Monday.
Analysis: Harden will be good to go, which was expected after his initial probable tag. With Kawhi Leonard out, Harden may see a few extra shots, and he has recorded a 20-point double-double in three of their last four games. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell (back) available Monday vs. Bulls
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 2:57 PM
Joey Linn
Norman Powell (back soreness) is available for Monday's game against Chicago.
Analysis: Powell is good for Monday night after logging 37 minutes in Sunday's win over the Lakers. With Kawhi Leonard out, Powell will take on an even more prominent role within the Clippers offense. And with the Bulls being among the league leaders in pace, this could be a big night for âStormin' Norman.â |
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Kris Dunn Kris Dunn (knee) available Monday vs. Chicago
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 2:52 PM
Joey Linn
Kris Dunn (left knee soreness) is available for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Dunn is available after being considered questionable on the initial injury report. With Kawhi Leonard sitting for injury management reasons, Dunn could be in the Clippers' starting lineup. If so, while worth a look in deep leagues, Dunn is not a must-stream player. |
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Mo Bamba Mo Bamba starting in place of Ivica Zubac (eye)
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 2:52 PM
Law Murray
Mo Bamba will start against Chicago on Monday.
Analysis: Bamba will get the starting nod at center with Ivica Zubac (eye) missing his first game of the season. Kai Jones should fill out the backup minutes at center, with some Nicolas Batum center minutes sprinkled in when Tyronn Lue wants to use a smaller lineup. |
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Nicolas Batum Nicolas Batum (finger) probable vs. Bulls Monday
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 10:35 AM
NBA Injury Report
Nicolas Batum (right finger soreness) is probable to play against Chicago on Monday.
Analysis: Batum hasn't missed a game this season, but his role has been insignificant in fantasy basketball. He may see a few extra minutes in this game with Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac (eye) out for the second night of a back-to-back, but he won't be worth streaming. |
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James Harden James Harden (groin) probable vs. Bulls Monday
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 10:28 AM
Law Murray
James Harden (right groin soreness) is listed as probable to play against Chicago on Monday.
Analysis: Harden is back on the injury report with this groin issue, but it isn't expected to keep him out of the lineup for this game. He had 21 points, 12 assists and four 3-pointers in their win over the Lakers on Sunday and may be in for another big night with Kawhi Leonard sitting out the second leg of this back-to-back. |
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Kris Dunn Kris Dunn (knee) questionable vs. Bulls Monday
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 10:24 AM
Law Murray
Kris Dunn (left knee soreness) is questionable to play against Chicago on Monday.
Analysis: Kawhi Leonard has already been ruled out, and Dunn started in his place the last time Leonard missed a game. If Dunn can't suit up either, Amir Coffey will likely slide into the starting lineup, though Kevin Porter Jr. and Terance Mann should also play larger roles. |
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Norman Powell Norman Powell (back) questionable vs. Chicago
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 10:22 AM
Law Murray
Norman Powell (back soreness) is questionable to play against the Bulls on Monday.
Analysis: Powell may sit out with this back issue that has resulted in him being listed on the injury report recently, though it hasn't forced him to miss a game yet. If that changes on the second night of the back-to-back, Amir Coffey, Terance Mann and Kevin Porter Jr. will be candidates to take on extra minutes. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard ruled out vs. Chicago Monday
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 10:19 AM
Law Murray
Kawhi Leonard will not play against the Bulls on Monday.
Analysis: As expected, Leonard will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back. Kris Dunn, who is questionable with a knee injury, started in his place during Kawhi's last absence. If Dunn is out as well, Amir Coffey will likely get the start. |
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