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Bogdan Bogdanovic Bogdan Bogdanovi? (hamstring) out Sunday vs. DET
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 2:21 PM
NBA Injury Report
Bogdan Bogdanovi? (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Bogdanovi? left Friday's win over the Trail Blazers with tightness in his left hip, but hamstring injury management is the reason he won't play on Sunday. Kobe Sanders and Jordan Miller may pick up a few more minutes off the bench, but that isn't guaranteed with Derrick Jones Jr. available. |
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Derrick Jones Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) available Sunday vs. DET
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 2:16 PM
NBA Injury Report
Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Sidelined since November 16, Jones is off the injury report and ready to play on Sunday. Given the amount of time missed, he'll likely come off the bench against the Pistons. Jones' availability affects John Collins the most, with the veteran forward having moved into the starting lineup. Collins has played better recently, but we'll see if that continues with Jones available. |
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Brook Lopez Brook Lopez drains career-high nine threes vs. POR
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 7:27 PM
Brook Lopez produced 31 points (9-of-16 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, one assist, two blocks and nine three-pointers in the win over the Trail Blazers on Friday.
Analysis: Lopez had his best game as a Clipper on Friday, setting new season-highs in points and three-pointers in his second start of the season. The veteran saw two triples drop early before following with three makes in the second quarter and four in the third. His four makes from beyond the arc in the third quarter were particularly impactful, as they helped flip the game and allowed the Clippers to come from behind and take a lead into the final period, which they would never relinquish. Lopez won't sustain this type of production each game, but will surely have opportunities to be impactful while Ivica Zubac (ankle) is out of the lineup. |
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James Harden James Harden scores 34, leads Clips past Blazers
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 7:18 PM
James Harden added 34 points (10-of-17 FGs, 11-of-12 FTs), two rebounds, six assists and three three-pointers in the win over the Trail Blazers on Friday.
Analysis: Harden was steady throughout Friday's win. He scored 14 first-half points before scoring nine in the third quarter, and 11 more in the fourth to help him reach the 30-point mark for the eighth time this season. The former league MVP didn't have his usual impact as a passer, but he still tied for the team lead in assists and played a major role in the Clippers earning their third straight win. He continues to play well and put up big fantasy numbers deep into his NBA career. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard drops 28/8/6 line vs. Trail Blazers
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 7:07 PM
Kawhi Leonard amassed 28 points (7-of-20 FGs, 12-of-12 FTs), eight rebounds, six assists, three steals, one block and two three-pointers in the win over the Trail Blazers on Friday.
Analysis: Leonard was active in all phases of the game on Friday. He posted an 18-point fourth quarter to total at least 20 points for the 12th straight game, and nearly reached 30 despite an inefficient shooting performance. The two-time Finals MVP also tied a team-high in assists and led the Clippers in steals and rebounds en route to Los Angeles' third consecutive win. Leonard is averaging 33.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 2.0 steals during the win streak, and will have a chance to tally another big fantasy performance against the Pistons on Sunday. |
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Bogdan Bogdanovic Bogdan Bogdanovi? (hip) will not return Friday
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 5:51 PM
Law Murray
Bogdan Bogdanovi? (hip) will not return to Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Bogdanovi? played two minutes in the first half before exiting due to left hip tightness. If the veteran wing has to miss time, his absence won't affect fantasy basketball, but it may free up a few more minutes for rookie Kobe Sanders and Jordan Miller. There's no need to stream Sanders or Miller in redraft leagues. |
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Brook Lopez Brook Lopez starts, plays 27 minutes vs. Houston
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 6:58 PM
Brook Lopez tallied five points (1-of-5 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, four assists and one three-pointer in Tuesday's win over the Rockets.
Analysis: Lopez was moved into the starting lineup on Tuesday due to the absence of Ivica Zubac, who will miss at least three weeks with a sprained ankle. Unfortunately, the veteran center did not bring much production to the table. With Kawhi Leonard and James Harden on the floor, Lopez has a low ceiling, especially since he isn't the lob threat that Zubac is. Fantasy managers are better off rolling the dice on John Collins in Zubac's absence. Collins finished Tuesday's win with 13 points, five rebounds, five assists, two steals, two blocks and three three-pointers in 29 minutes. |
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James Harden James Harden records 29 points, six assists
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 6:58 PM
James Harden accumulated 29 points (7-of-14 FGs, 12-of-13 FTs), four rebounds, six assists, two steals and three three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Rockets.
Analysis: Harden and Kawhi Leonard combined to score 70 of the Clippers' 128 points, leading the team to a second consecutive win over a top Western Conference opponent. Over the past two weeks, Harden has been a third-round player in eight-cat formats, with field-goal percentage being the culprit. He's shot just 38.6 percent from the field during this stretch, nearly five percentage points lower than his number for the season (43.5). After watching him shoot 6-of-20 from the field in Saturday's win over the Lakers, Harden managers needed a night like Tuesday. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard torches Rockets, scores 41 points
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 6:57 PM
Kawhi Leonard finished Tuesday's win over the Rockets with 41 points (16-of-23 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), eight rebounds, five assists and four three-pointers.
Analysis: Given how poorly the Clippers have played for most of this season, the general feeling going into Tuesday's game was that they could be on the wrong end of a blowout. The exact opposite happened, as Leonard played at an elite level offensively. He recorded his first 40-point game of the season and was efficient, shooting well over 50 percent from the field. Leonard didn't record any defensive stats, but that has not been the norm for him. The Clippers hit the road for their next game, Friday night in Portland. |
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Brook Lopez LAC starts Harden, Dunn, Leonard, Collins, Lopez
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 4:06 PM
Justin Russo
James Harden, Kris Dunn, Kawhi Leonard, John Collins and Brook Lopez will start Tuesday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Tuesday's game is the first for the Clippers since losing Ivica Zubac to a Grade 2 ankle sprain, and he will miss at least three weeks. Lopez, who was out of the rotation entirely as recently as a week ago, moves into the starting lineup. While the career track record suggests that he's worth streaming, Lopez's production has been mediocre at best when allowed to play rotation minutes. Hopefully, he changes that on Tuesday. |
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Ivica Zubac Ivica Zubac (ankle) to miss at least three weeks
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 12:00 PM
Chris Haynes
Ivica Zubac (ankle) has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
Analysis: Zubac injured his ankle during the first quarter of Saturday's win over the Lakers and did not return. Brook Lopez played 25 minutes off the bench, and he's the most likely option to move into the starting lineup. There may be times when the Clippers go small and use Nicolas Batum, but Lopez is the superior option for fantasy managers. |
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John Collins John Collins finishes with 17 points, 12 boards
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 7:23 PM
John Collins amassed 17 points (7-of-10 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), 12 rebounds, one assist, two steals, two blocks and two three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Lakers.
Analysis: With Ivica Zubac leaving Saturday's game during the first half, there was a greater need for production from Collins. He answered the call, recording his first double-double of the season. Overall, Collins has been a disappointment in fantasy basketball, but he has been a top-100 player in eight-cat formats over the last two weeks. If Zubac misses time, Collins stands to benefit, and Brook Lopez (11 points, five rebounds, two blocks and three three-pointers in 25 minutes) should as well. |
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James Harden James Harden records 21 points, 10 assists
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 7:22 PM
NBA
James Harden finished Saturday's win over the Lakers with 21 points (6-of-20 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and four three-pointers.
Analysis: Harden continued his climb up the NBA's career assists list, as he passed Andre Miller to move into 12th during Saturday's victory. âThe Beard,â who did not play in Thursday's loss to the Nuggets, recorded his ninth double-double of the season and first since November 29. For the season, he's providing top-10 value in eight-cat formats, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP (15) by a few spots. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard posts 32 points, 12 rebounds vs. LAL
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 7:22 PM
Kawhi Leonard accounted for 32 points (8-of-24 FGs, 12-of-12 FTs), 12 rebounds, three assists, three steals, two blocks and four three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Lakers.
Analysis: The only problem that fantasy managers may have with Leonard in the aftermath of Saturday's performance was the field-goal percentage. However, when a player drops an overall line this robust, it's easy to write off one âbadâ category. The 30-point game was Leonard's sixth of the season and first since December 1. Over the last two weeks, he has been a top-10 player in eight-cat formats. The Clippers play three games in Week 10, starting with the Rockets on Tuesday. |
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Ivica Zubac Ivica Zubac (ankle) will not return Saturday
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 5:15 PM
Law Murray
Ivica Zubac (ankle) will not return to Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Zubac rolled his left ankle during the first quarter of Saturday's game, with team trainers taking him back to the locker room immediately after. The 7-footer has since been ruled out for the rest of the night. Brook Lopez, who had fallen out of the rotation, will figure prominently in the Clippers' lineup. And he would be worth picking up if Zubac misses additional time. |
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James Harden LAC starts Harden, Dunn, Leonard, Collins, Zubac
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 4:06 PM
Justin Russo
James Harden, Kris Dunn, Kawhi Leonard, John Collins and Ivica Zubac will start Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Harden is back in the Clippers' lineup after a one-game absence. His return means that Bogdan Bogdanovi? will head to the bench, taking on a role that makes him a non-factor in most fantasy leagues. The Clippers' other four starters are unchanged. |
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Derrick Jones Derrick Jones (knee) progresses to 5-on-5 work
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 2:57 PM
Law Murray
Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue said on Saturday that Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) has progressed to 5-on-5 work in practice.
Analysis: In the aftermath of his sprained right MCL, Jones was given a recovery timeline that suggested he would not be able to return until sometime in January. While that could wind up being the case, Jones is ahead of schedule, according to his head coach. Lue confirmed last week that Jones was ahead of schedule, and Jones' progression to 5-on-5 suggests he could be back in the lineup sooner rather than later. Jones' availability affects John Collins the most, as he has been the replacement in the starting lineup. |
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James Harden James Harden (calf) absent from injury report
Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 2:03 PM
NBA Injury Report
James Harden (calf) is off the injury report for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Harden is back after sitting out Thursday's loss to the Thunder. His return means that Bogdan Bogdanovi? will head to the bench, where he offers limited fantasy value at best. |
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Bogdan Bogdanovic Bogdan Bogdanovi? scores 14 points in spot start
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 4:34 PM
Bogdan Bogdanovi? recorded 14 points (6-of-12 FGs), two rebounds, one assist and two three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Thunder.
Analysis: The Clippers were without James Harden (calf) for Thursday's game, resulting in Bogdanovi? making his third start of the season and first since October 28. While the points, three-pointers and field-goal percentage were solid, Bogie's overall line wasn't good enough to make him a player worth adding if Harden has to miss multiple games. The Clippers host the Lakers on Saturday in their final game of Week 9. |
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John Collins John Collins records 20 points, four rebounds
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 4:34 PM
John Collins accounted for 20 points (7-of-13 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Thursday's loss to the Thunder.
Analysis: Collins, who has been in the starting lineup since November 10, recorded his second 20-point game of the season on Thursday. While the rebounding was underwhelming, providing more consistent scoring would do wonders for Collins' fantasy value. Despite being a disappointment in fantasy, he's still rostered in 75 percent of Yahoo! leagues. Even with Thursday's performance, the lone justification for that is Derrick Jones Jr.'s absence due to a knee injury. |
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