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James Harden James Harden records 21 points, five assists
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 7:47 PM
James Harden tallied 21 points (6-of-14 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), three rebounds, five assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Tuesday's win over the Kings.
Analysis: The Clippers did not require much from Harden on Tuesday, as they were never challenged in the 131-90 victory. As a result, his stat line was modest in comparison to what fantasy managers have grown accustomed to. The good news for Harden managers, especially those competing in nine-cat formats, is that he did not commit a turnover, the first time that has happened this season. The Clippers end Week 11 with home games against the Jazz and Celtics on Thursday and Saturday. |
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John Collins John Collins posts 16 points, three blocks Tuesday
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 7:46 PM
John Collins accounted for 16 points (6-of-9 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, one assist, one steal, three blocks and two three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Kings.
Analysis: Collins returned to the Clippers' lineup on Tuesday after missing Sunday's win over the Pistons with an illness. And he continues to perform well, providing third-round value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. Tuesday's game was the second for Derrick Jones Jr. (8/1/3/2/1 with one three-pointer) since returning from a knee injury, and he played 20 minutes off the bench to Collins' 22. Tuesday's blowout affected the minutes split, but fantasy managers should watch for it when the Clippers face more formidable opponents. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard scores game-high 33 points vs. SAC
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 7:46 PM
Kawhi Leonard finished Tuesday's win over the Kings with 33 points (11-of-19 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), five rebounds, five assists, three steals, one block and five three-pointers.
Analysis: Two days removed from scoring a career-high 55 points, Leonard had 30 points through the first three quarters on Tuesday. Unlike the Pistons, the Kings offered little resistance to the Clippers throughout the 131-90 defeat, so Kawhi's night was done with just over seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Over the past week, he has been the most valuable player in fantasy basketball, and Leonard is a top-five player for the season. |
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John Collins John Collins (illness) available, starting vs. SAC
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 3:24 PM
Tomer Azarly
John Collins (illness) is available to play against the Kings on Tuesday.
Analysis: Collins will be back after a one-game absence and will immediately slot back into the starting lineup. Nicolas Batum started in his place against Detroit on Sunday but will return to a reserve role, eliminating the streaming value he held. |
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John Collins John Collins (illness) questionable Tuesday
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 2:08 PM
NBA Injury Report
John Collins (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Collins did not play in Sunday's win over the Pistons, with Nicolas Batum replacing him in the starting lineup. That will likely remain the case if Collins can't play on Tuesday, even with Derrick Jones Jr. making his return from a knee injury on Sunday. |
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Derrick Jones Derrick Jones Jr. plays 18 minutes in return
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 5:36 PM
Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) tallied three points (1-of-4 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs) and three rebounds in Sunday's win over the Pistons.
Analysis: Sunday's game was the first for Jones since November 16, as a sprained right MCL sidelined him. âAirplane Modeâ was under a minutes restriction and John Collins (illness) was unavailable, so there isn't too much to learn from Sunday's game regarding how the power forward minutes will be divided in the future. Nicolas Batum (12/4/1/1 with four three-pointers) filled in for Collins and played 31 minutes against the Pistons. A lot more will be learned about the Clippers' power forward rotation if Collins is available on Tuesday against the Kings. |
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James Harden James Harden drops 28 points, seven assists
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 5:35 PM
James Harden amassed 28 points (7-of-23 FGs, 11-of-11 FTs), four rebounds, seven assists and three three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Pistons.
Analysis: Harden didn't have his best night shooting the basketball, but that can happen when the ball is in your hands at the end of the shot clock consistently. He kept the turnovers in check, committing three, and The Beard was perfect at the foul line. Over the past two weeks, Harden has only been a fourth-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats, thanks to his shooting 40.5 percent from the field. He'll look to clean that up during a three-game Week 11 that begins on Tuesday against the Kings. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard ties franchise record with 55 points
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 5:35 PM
Justin Russo
Kawhi Leonard finished Sunday's win over the Pistons with 55 points (17-of-26 FGs, 16-of-17 FTs), 11 rebounds, two assists, five steals, three blocks and five three-pointers.
Analysis: Let's get the negative out of the way right now: Leonard's streak of made free throws ended at 64 on Sunday. That was the only negative for the Clippers star, who enjoyed a historic night at the Pistons' expense. Leonard tied the Clippers' franchise single-game scoring record (James Harden set the original mark), and he joined Anthony Davis as the only players in league history to record at least 50 points, five steals and three blocks in a single game. Third quarters have been an issue for most of this season, but Kawhi solved that by scoring 26 of the Clippers' 32 points in the frame (Detroit managed 27 points). The Clippers play three games in Week 11, starting with the Kings on Tuesday. |
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Nicolas Batum LAC starts Harden, Dunn, Leonard, Batum, Lopez
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 1:26 PM
Joey Linn
James Harden, Kris Dunn, Kawhi Leonard, Nicolas Batum and Brook Lopez will start Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: The Clippers won't have John Collins for Sunday's game, as he has been ruled out due to illness. Batum will fill the void in the starting lineup, due partially to Derrick Jones Jr. being under a minutes restriction in his first game back from a knee injury. Batum is not worth the streaming risk in fantasy leagues. |
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John Collins John Collins (illness) out Sunday vs. Detroit
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 1:19 PM
Law Murray
John Collins (illness) is out for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Sunday's game will be the first that Collins has missed this season. While Derrick Jones Jr. will make his return from a knee injury, it's unlikely that he'll be asked to play starters' minutes in his first game back. Nicolas Batum may see his playing time increase on Sunday due to Collins' absence. |
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John Collins John Collins (illness) questionable vs. Detroit
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 8:19 AM
NBA Injury Report
John Collins (illness) is questionable to play against the Pistons on Sunday.
Analysis: Collins is a late addition to the injury report and could end up missing a game for the first time this season. Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) is set to play for the first time in over a month, and he could immediately start if Collins is unavailable. Nicolas Batum would also take on extra minutes. |
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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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