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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard (ankle) questionable vs. Dallas
Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 12:02 PM
NBA Injury Report
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Leonard did not play in Thursday's loss to the Pelicans, resulting in Jordan Miller making a spot start. Miller will likely remain in that role if Leonard can't play against the Mavericks. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland (foot) removed from injury report
Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 11:59 AM
NBA Injury Report
Darius Garland (foot) is off the injury report for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Garland did not play in Thursday's loss to the Pelicans, resulting in Kris Dunn moving into the starting lineup. Garland's return will push Dunn, who offers minimal value at best as a starter, to the bench. |
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Jordan Miller Jordan Miller tallies 11/8/5 line in first start
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 5:43 PM
Jordan Miller started on Thursday and contributed 11 points (2-of-8 FGs, 7-of-11 FTs), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Making the first start of his career, Miller was able to turn in a well-rounded line. He made up for a rough shooting night by getting to the line, and he was able to extend his double-digit scoring streak to three games. Miller has been a solid rotation piece for the Clippers over the past two months, and while that hasn't led to much fantasy production, he has been able to provide them with some depth. He'll likely return to the bench for their next game. |
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Derrick Jones Derrick Jones Jr. matches season-high 22 points
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 5:39 PM
Derrick Jones Jr. led the Clippers with 22 points (7-of-11 FGs), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one three-pointer in a 105-99 loss to the Pelicans on Thursday.
Analysis: With both Kawhi Leonard (ankle) and Darius Garland (toe) sidelined, Jones stepped up on offense to lead the Clippers in scoring, matching his season high for points. Jones has been productive for fantasy managers lately, though that has mostly been tied to his knack for getting defensive stats. This was a fun scoring outing, but it is unlikely he scores at this rate when Leonard and Garland are healthy. |
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Bogdan Bogdanovic Bogdan Bogdanovi? scores 16 points off bench
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 5:36 PM
Bogdan Bogdanovi? provided a boost off the bench with 16 points (6-of-9 FGs), one rebound, one assist and three three-pointers against the Pelicans on Thursday.
Analysis: Bogdanovi? hasn't been part of the Clippers' rotation since December, but with both Kawhi Leonard and Darius Garland out, they turned to him for some offense off the bench. It wasn't enough to get the win, but he delivered his second-highest scoring outing of the season. This was cool to see from Bogdanovi?, but there's no need to add him off the waiver wire. |
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Kris Dunn LAC starts Dunn, Miller, Jones, Collins, Lopez
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 1:41 PM
NBA Lineups
Kris Dunn, Jordan Miller, Derrick Jones Jr., John Collins and Brook Lopez will start Thursday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: The Clippers won't have Darius Garland or Kawhi Leonard for Thursday's game, opening two spots in the team's starting lineup. Dunn and Miller will start, with the latter boasting a little more streaming value for those needing offensive stats. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard (ankle) downgraded to out vs. NOR
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 12:50 PM
NBA Injury Report
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: After returning to the Clippers' lineup on Wednesday, Leonard will not play in Thursday's rematch with the Pelicans. His absence could push Kris Dunn back into the starting lineup after coming off the bench on Wednesday. However, Dunn does not offer much streaming value in that role. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland (foot) ruled out vs. New Orleans
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 10:36 AM
NBA Injury Report
Darius Garland (foot) has been ruled out against the Pelicans on Thursday.
Analysis: Garland will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back, which shouldn't come as a surprise. Kobe Sanders started in Garland's most recent absence and should assume that role once again, though his fantasy upside will be limited. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard (ankle) questionable Thursday
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 10:30 AM
NBA Injury Report
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Pelicans.
Analysis: Leonard is dealing with a left ankle sprain that could sideline him after he played through the injury on Wednesday. If Leonard is unable to take the court, John Collins could once again replace him in the starting five. |
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Nicolas Batum Nicolas Batum (rest) removed from injury report
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 10:27 AM
NBA Injury Report
Nicolas Batum (rest) is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Batum has been rested for the Clippers' last two games in a move that did not affect fantasy basketball. With Kawhi Leonard (ankle) listed as questionable, there may be rotation minutes available to Batum, but there's no need to consider streaming him. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland (foot) plays, scores 13 vs. Pels
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 5:03 PM
Darius Garland totaled 13 points (6-of-12 FGs), one rebound, six assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Wednesday's loss to the Pelicans.
Analysis: On the one hand, Garland did well on Wednesday to not commit a turnover in his 29 minutes, after recording a season-high eight giveaways in the Clippers' recent loss to the Spurs. Yet, the versatile point guard was held to his fewest points since March 4, while finishing without multiple made three-pointers for the first time as a Clipper. L.A. has lost three straight games and will rely on Garland's production to help get back in the win column on Thursday. |
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John Collins John Collins has 18 points, seven boards vs. NOP
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 4:56 PM
John Collings logged 18 points (6-of-11 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists and one block on Wednesday in the loss to the Pelicans.
Analysis: Collins landed solid production in his 24 minutes of game action. In the loss, efficient shooting inside the arc nearly led to his first 20-point game of March. The veteran forward left his mark on the glass, as well, before subbing out in what was arguably his best statistical performance since returning from a shoulder injury on March 14. He'll have a chance to one-up himself in Thursday's rematch against New Orleans. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard scores 25 points in loss to Pelicans
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 4:49 PM
Kawhi Leonard finished Wednesday's loss to the Pelicans with 25 points (9-of-12 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), eight rebounds, one assist, two steals and four three-pointers.
Analysis: More than half of Leonard's points came in the opening quarter of Wednesday's contest, when he scored 12 points on 4-of-5 shooting. However, his activity and production slowed the rest of the way, as he was only able to get up seven more field-goal attempts. Still, the two-time Finals MVP was efficient enough on the night to earn his 46th 20-point game in a row. He nearly tallied a double-double along the way despite logging just 29 minutes. He could extend his scoring streak to 47 games as early as Thursday in the back-to-back against the Pelicans. |
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John Collins LAC starts Garland, Kawhi, Jones, Collins, Lopez
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 1:43 PM
NBA Lineups
Darius Garland, Kawhi Leonard, Derrick Jones Jr., John Collins and Brook Lopez will start Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Leonard is back in the lineup after sitting out Monday's loss to the Spurs. However, it will be Kris Dunn who heads to the bench, with Collins remaining in the starting five. While valuable as a defender, Dunn's limited offensive output has made him a non-factor in most fantasy formats. |
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Nicolas Batum Nicolas Batum (rest) ruled out vs. New Orleans
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 12:59 PM
NBA Injury Report
Nicolas Batum (rest) is out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: With Kawhi Leonard (ankle) available, there was not going to be much room in the rotation for Batum. He'll rest for a second consecutive game, which does not affect fantasy basketball. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard (ankle) upgraded to available
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 12:43 PM
Lauren Rosen
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: After a one-game absence, Leonard will play on Wednesday, according to Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue. Leonard's return likely means that John Collins will come off the bench after serving as a spot starter in Monday's loss to the Spurs. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland (foot) available vs. New Orleans
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 9:17 AM
NBA Injury Report
Darius Garland (foot) is available to play against the Pelicans on Wednesday.
Analysis: Garland was initially listed as questionable for this game, but he will be good to go. He has been on fire since moving into the starting unit, averaging 23.0 points, 7.2 assists and 4.4 three-pointers in 28.5 minutes per game across five starts for the Clippers. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Bennedict Mathurin (toe) to miss next three games
Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 12:20 PM
Joey Linn
Bennedict Mathurin (toe) will miss the next three games.
Analysis: Mathurin has been ruled out for the entirety of the Clippers' upcoming three-game road trip that begins Wednesday against the Pelicans. The 23-year-old small forward is dealing with an injury to the big toe on his right foot. Whether Kawhi Leonard (ankle) plays on the upcoming road trip or not, John Collins will have a higher fantasy ceiling with Mathurin sidelined. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland (foot) questionable Wednesday
Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 12:07 PM
Darius Garland (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Garland had 25 points and 10 assists in Monday's loss to the Spurs. The 26-year-old point guard was doing everything he could on offense with Kawhi Leonard (ankle) sidelined. Garland is questionable for foot injury management reasons, but he could have another big game against the Pelicans if he's available. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard (ankle) questionable Wednesday
Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 12:04 PM
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Leonard injured his left ankle during Saturday's loss to the Kings and missed Monday's loss to the Spurs. The 34-year-old small forward is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans. It's a good sign that Leonard is traveling with the team on their road trip. John Collins started Monday's game and had 11 points and nine rebounds in 26 minutes. |
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