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Bennedict Mathurin Bennedict Mathurin chips in 16 points off bench
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 6:14 PM
Bennedict Mathurin provided a boost off the bench with 16 points (3-of-10 FGs, 9-of-10 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, three steals, one block and one three-pointer on Wednesday against the Rockets.
Analysis: Mathurin was held to just nine points in his debut for the Clippers, and while he still struggled with his shot in this game, he was able to get to the free throw line, which helped him score in double figures. He also finished with exactly three steals for a second straight game, which was never a strong category for him. Managers shouldn't expect that to continue, but it has been a nice boost during his first two games as a Clipper. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi tallies 27/12/4/4 line, hits game-winner
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 6:07 PM
Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 27 points (9-of-20 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), 12 rebounds, four assists, four steals and one three-pointer in a 105-102 win over the Rockets on Wednesday.
Analysis: The first three quarters were rough for Kawhi, but he caught fire late. He scored 19 of his 27 points in the final frame, which included a game-winning and-one over Amen Thompson. It was a vintage final frame from Leonard in what has been an incredible season for him. He'll play in the All-Star Game this weekend and then get a few days off before looking to stay hot over the final two months of the season. |
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Nicolas Batum Nicolas Batum (rest) out Wednesday vs. Rockets
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 8:35 AM
Nicolas Batum (rest) is out for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Batum is sitting out Wednesday's game against the Rockets, which is the second game of a back-to-back for the Clippers. The 37-year-old small forward didn't play against the Rockets on Tuesday due to a coach's decision, so his absence has no impact on the Clippers rotation anyway. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Bennedict Mathurin scores nine in Clippers debut
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 4:47 PM
Bennedict Mathurin amassed nine points (4-of-13 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists and three steals in Tuesday's loss to the Rockets.
Analysis: Mathurin made his Clippers' debut on Tuesday, coming off the bench and playing 26 minutes. While his shooting accuracy wasn't good, Mathurin's minutes and scoring opportunities were encouraging. Add in the rebounds, assists and steals, and there's some room for optimism regarding Mathurin's fantasy potential for the rest of this season. He isn't a must-roster player yet, but keep an eye on him, starting with Wednesday's rematch with the Rockets. |
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John Collins John Collins produces 17 points, eight rebounds
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 4:46 PM
John Collins accounted for 17 points (8-of-14 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds and one assist in Tuesday's loss to the Rockets.
Analysis: Over the past two weeks, Collins has been a top-100 player in eight-cat formats, which exceeds his season-long value. Due to the trades of James Harden and Ivica Zubac, Collins boasts a higher fantasy ceiling than he did before those moves were made. However, for him to make good on that potential, he has to be more productive as a defender than he was against the Rockets. Hopefully, Collins can record a few steals and blocks in Wednesday's rematch. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard scores team-high 24 points vs. HOU
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 4:46 PM
Kawhi Leonard finished Tuesday's loss to the Rockets with 24 points (7-of-19 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers.
Analysis: After dropping 41 points in Sunday's win over the Timberwolves, Leonard was held in check by the Rockets. With James Harden and Ivica Zubac gone and Darius Garland (toe) not ready to make his Clippers' debut, even more of the workload has fallen on Leonard's shoulders. And he's been up to the task, even with Tuesday's pedestrian ??" by his standards ??" effort. The Clippers visit the Rockets again on Wednesday before going into the All-Star break. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Benn Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson available Tuesday
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 10:00 AM
Farbod Esnaashari
Clippers reporter Farbod Esnaashari reports that Bennedict Mathurin and Isaiah Jackson will be available for Tuesday's matchup with the Rockets.
Analysis: Mathurin and Jackson were dealt to LA as part of the trade that sent Ivica Zubac to the Pacers, and both will be available to debut for their new team against Houston. Mathurin could join the starting lineup immediately or, at the very least, operate as a microwave scorer off the bench. Jackson figures to see backup minutes at center behind Brook Lopez. Mathurin is worth rostering in standard fantasy leagues, but Jackson is not. |
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John Collins John Collins tallies 15 points, three triples
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 11:46 AM
John Collins accounted for 15 points (6-of-9 FGs), four rebounds, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Timberwolves.
Analysis: While the overall line was modest, Collins has reached double figures in each of his last 11 games. Over the past three weeks, the Clippers forward has offered sixth-round per-game value in nine-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. With James Harden and Ivica Zubac no longer in the picture, there should be more opportunities for Collins offensively, even after Darius Garland (toe) is healthy enough to play. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard goes off for 41 points vs. MIN
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 11:45 AM
Kawhi Leonard recorded 41 points (14-of-30 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), eight rebounds, two assists, four steals and five three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Timberwolves.
Analysis: While Leonard's offensive output will grab the headlines, how he started Sunday's rout set the tone for the Clippers. He recorded steals on three consecutive possessions and scored 12 points in the first quarter. Leonard finished with his fourth 40-point game of the season and a robust overall stat line. With the Clippers trading James Harden and Ivica Zubac, the path to the postseason became much more arduous. But, as long as Leonard's on the floor, they've got a chance. The Clippers play five games in Week 17, with a road back-to-back against the Rockets before the All-Star break. |
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Kris Dunn Kris Dunn ejected following fourth quarter fracas
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 11:25 AM
Kris Dunn was ejected from Sunday's game against the Timberwolves with 4:59 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Analysis: Dunn got into an altercation with Minnesota's Julius Randle during the fourth quarter, with both being hit with a technical foul. However, because Dunn put his hand in Randle's face, he was ejected. The guard finished with nine points, five rebounds, six assists, one steal and one three-pointer in 28 minutes. |
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Dalano Banton Report: Clippers sign Dalano Banton to 10-day deal
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 8:42 AM
Jake Fischer
NBA insider Jake Fischer reports that the Clippers have signed Dalano Banton to a 10-day contract.
Analysis: Banton, who was in training camp with the Mavericks before being waived, will be on his fourth NBA team in five seasons. A second-round pick of the Raptors in 2021, the 6-foot-8 wing most recently appeared in 67 games for the Trail Blazers in 2024-25. |
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Brook Lopez Brook Lopez adds 15/9/2/1/3 line in win over Kings
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 7:17 PM
Brook Lopez produced 15 points (5-of-12 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), nine rebounds, two assists, one steal, three blocks and two three-pointers in the win on Friday over the Kings.
Analysis: Lopez, likely the new full-time starter at the center spot for the Clippers, logged one of his better games of the season. He scored effectively without needing to rely on high three-point production, and he also set a season-high in rebounds along the way. The former NBA champion made his mark on the defensive end as a rim protector and put together a really solid performance in his 36 minutes on the floor. Now, without Ivica Zubac, Lopez will have more opportunities to put up these types of numbers going forward. |
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John Collins John Collins pours in 22 points in win over SAC
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 7:08 PM
John Collins notched 22 points (8-of-12 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), seven rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one three-pointer in Friday's win over the Kings.
Analysis: The Clippers needed a big win to stop their two-game skid, and they got it on Friday, with Collins' 22 points being a key reason why. The veteran power forward was good on the glass in his 34 minutes and functioned well as a secondary scorer alongside Kawhi Leonard. Collins concluded as one of two Clippers to score at least 20 points, as his run as an efficient scorer continues. His fantasy basketball value could receive a boost with the departures of two highly featured starters ahead of the trade deadline. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard adds 31/9/7 line in win over SAC
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 7:02 PM
Kawhi Leonard tallied 31 points (9-of-19 FGs, 12-of-12 FTs), nine rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one three-pointer in the win over the Kings on Friday.
Analysis: Without Ivica Zubac and James Harden, who were both traded ahead of Wednesday's trade deadline, Leonard led the new-look Clippers to a win on Friday, ending a two-game skid. The two-time Finals MVP reached the 30-point mark for the first time since mid-January and set a new season-high in assists in the process. Leonard also fell one rebound short of a double-double, posting one of his more balanced performances of the season. Until the Clippers get their newly acquired players into the lineup, particularly Darius Garland and Bennedict Mathurin, expect Leonard to shoulder most of the load on a nightly basis. |
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Isaiah Jackson Isaiah Jackson heads to Clippers in trade
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 8:29 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Clippers acquired Isaiah Jackson, Bennedict Mathurin, two first-round picks, and one second-round pick from the Clippers for Ivica Zubac and Kobe Brown.
Analysis: Jackson was a popular sleeper heading into this season after Myles Turner left town, but he battled an injury at the start of the season and was passed on the depth chartby Jay Huff. Jackson is averaging just 6.4 points and 5.6 rebounds in under 17 minutes per game and has averaged just 12 minutes in his last nine games. He fits well alongside John Collins, so the Clippers could give the 24-year-old a chance to carve out a role as their starting center as they look to build towards the future. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Bennedict Mathurin heading to LAC in Zubac trade
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 8:26 AM
Jake Fischer
Bennedict Mathurin has been traded to the Clippers as part of the trade that sends Ivica Zubac to the Pacers.
Analysis: Mathurin will be the headliner back for the Clippers and will provide them with a young scorer with upside. When healthy this season, Mathurin was a high-level scorer in an increased role, and he should be able to keep that going with the Clippers. The former lottery pick was never able to develop into the player the Pacers hoped he would become, but he'll get the chance to reach his potential on a Clippers team that is starting to pivot towards the future. |
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John Collins John Collins tallies 19 points, seven rebounds
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 6:53 PM
John Collins finished Wednesday's loss to the Cavaliers with 19 points (8-of-11 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs) and seven rebounds.
Analysis: Fantasy managers who have Collins on their rosters received solid value in points, rebounds and percentages, but nothing else. With James Harden no longer in the picture and it being unclear when Darius Garland (toe) will be healthy enough to play, Collins should have more opportunities to score. However, this won't do much for his fantasy value if he puts up relatively empty stat lines like the one he recorded on Wednesday. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard scores team-high 25 points vs. CLE
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 6:53 PM
Kawhi Leonard produced 25 points (10-of-20 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Leonard once again led the way offensively for the Clippers, but he didn't have much help in the first game since James Harden was traded to the Cavaliers. And with new addition Darius Garland recovering from a toe injury, Leonard will be required to do even more of the heavy lifting. The Clippers don't own their 2026 first-round pick, as it goes to Oklahoma City as part of the Paul George trade. One would think this would dissuade the Clippers from tanking, but Garland's injury timeline may factor into the path the team takes. |
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Brook Lopez LAC starts Dunn, Sanders, Kawhi, Collins, Lopez
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 4:06 PM
NBA Lineups
Kris Dunn, Kobe Sanders, Kawhi Leonard, John Collins and Brook Lopez will start Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: With Ivica Zubac away from the team to attend the birth of his child, Lopez moves into the starting lineup. There will also be rotation minutes for rookie Yanc Konan-Niederhäuser, but he isn't worth streaming in this spot. |
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Ivica Zubac Ivica Zubac (personal) out Wednesday vs. Cavaliers
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 10:14 AM
Ivica Zubac (personal) is out for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Zubac's absence is not trade-related, according to multiple reports. Nevertheless, the 28-year-old center will miss Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers for personal reasons. Brook Lopez could move into the starting lineup, but isn't worth streaming in most fantasy leagues. |
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