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James Harden James Harden (personal) removed from injury report
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 2:25 PM
Joey Linn
James Harden (personal) is available to play against the Suns on Saturday.
Analysis: Harden returns to the lineup after a brief one-game absence. His return will be a welcome one for the Clippers, who will again be without Kawhi Leonard (ankle) as they look to snap a three-game losing streak on Saturday. Harden is second on the team in scoring and is one of the better facilitators in the league. He remains a very productive player in fantasy leagues deep into his NBA career. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard (ankle) to remain out Saturday
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 2:19 PM
Janis Carr
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Leonard will miss a third consecutive game after spraining his left ankle during the fourth quarter of Monday's loss to the Heat. Nicolas Batum has replaced him in the starting lineup but provided limited production, so he isn't worth the risk in fantasy leagues. John Collins, who's already rostered in most standard leagues, will have added value despite coming off the bench. |
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Ivica Zubac Zubac tallies 23/11 double-double vs. Phoenix
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 5:37 PM
Ivica Zubac led the Clippers with 23 points (8-of-14 FGs), 11 rebounds, two assists and two steals in a 115-102 loss to the Suns on Thursday.
Analysis: With Kawhi Leonard (ankle) and James Harden (personal) both sidelined, Zubac stepped up as the leading scorer for LA. He ended up being the lone bright spot in the starting unit; if the bench didn't step up, this game would've been more lopsided. 23 points were a new season-high for Zubac, but he won't get that opportunity often when this team is healthy. |
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Bradley Beal Beal musters up five points in return to Phoenix
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 5:33 PM
Bradley Beal struggled on Thursday and finished with just five points (2-of-14 FGs), one rebound, one assist and one three-pointer against the Suns.
Analysis: After missing Tuesday's game, which was the second leg of a back-to-back, Beal was back to take on the Suns. With James Harden (personal) and Kawhi Leonard (ankle) both sidelined, it was a great opportunity for Beal to get back on track against his former team. Beal was limited to 20 minutes once again. The hope is that he'll eventually play better and play more, but at this point, he isn't doing much to help fantasy managers or the Clippers. |
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Bradley Beal LAC starting Dunn, Beal, DJJ, Batum, Zubac
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 2:00 PM
Law Murray
Kris Dunn, Bradley Beal, Derrick Jones Jr., Nicolas Batum and Ivica Zubac will start against the Suns on Thursday.
Analysis: Beal enters the starting unit in place of James Harden, who is sidelined due to personal reasons. Beal is reportedly on a minutes restriction, so even though he is back in the lineup and starting, he isn't going to play a significant role, which means more minutes for Bogdan Bogdanovic. |
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Bradley Beal Bradley Beal (knee) absent from injury report
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 1:08 PM
Tomer Azarly
Bradley Beal (knee) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Beal did not play in Tuesday's loss to the Thunder, as the Clippers were playing their second game in as many nights. His return will bump Kris Dunn to the bench, where he provides limited fantasy value at best. There's no need to hold onto Dunn if you streamed him on Tuesday. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard (ankle) out Thursday vs. Phoenix
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 1:04 PM
Joey Linn
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Leonard will miss a second straight game with a sprained ankle. Nicolas Batum replaced him in the lineup for Tuesday's loss to the Warriors, providing little fantasy value. John Collins, who's rostered in most leagues, will receive a boost to his fantasy value, even if he remains on the bench. |
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James Harden James Harden (personal) out Thursday vs. Phoenix
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 1:01 PM
Joey Linn
James Harden (personal) is out for Thursday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: The Clippers will be without their top two players for Thursday's game, as Harden and Kawhi Leonard (ankle) will be unavailable. In the case of The Beard, he'll likely be replaced in the starting lineup by Chris Paul. Given his credentials, CP3 is worth rostering wherever available, especially with this being the only game of the night. |
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Kris Dunn Kris Dunn plays 30 minutes in spot start vs. OKC
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 8:05 PM
Kris Dunn accounted for six points (2-of-4 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer in Tuesday's loss to the Thunder.
Analysis: Dunn, starting for Bradley Beal, didn't do much scoring on Tuesday. However, he did provide solid value in the other fantasy-relevant categories, including steals. He's recorded multiple steals in three straight games for the first time since March 3-7, 2025. Dunn's fantasy value depends on Beal's availability, making him a challenging player to trust fully. Nicolas Batum, who filled in for Kawhi Leonard, also moved into the starting lineup on Tuesday. Batum wasn't very productive, finishing with three points, one rebound, three assists and one three-pointer in 18 minutes. While Dunn can be a useful streamer when starting, that isn't the case for Batum. |
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John Collins John Collins records 17/4/1/1 line vs. Thunder
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 7:58 PM
John Collins amassed 17 points (5-of-8 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, one assist, one steal and one three-pointer in Tuesday's loss to the Thunder.
Analysis: Like teammate James Harden, Collins was excellent in the first half. He scored 15 points to help the Clippers take a one-point lead into the break. Well, the reigning champs flipped a switch, and most of the fourth quarter was left to non-rotation players. While Collins has recorded solid averages, the bench role has negatively impacted his fantasy value, a disappointing development for those who hoped he would be a starter. Derrick Jones Jr. (16/4/2/1/1 with three three-pointers) has held onto that role and provided top-100 value, yet is rostered in just six percent of Yahoo! leagues. |
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James Harden James Harden scores 25 in loss to Oklahoma City
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 7:51 PM
James Harden tallied 25 points (7-of-17 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), six rebounds, six assists, one steal and five three-pointers in Tuesday's loss to the Thunder.
Analysis: Harden was rolling during the first half, recording 22 points, five rebounds, four assists and one steal. However, he and the Clippers could not hold off the Thunder in the second half, and he spent the final 6:35 on the bench. Obviously, having Kawhi Leonard and Bradley Beal would have helped, but Harden was placed in a spot where he had to shoulder even more of the workload than usual. Both should be back for Thursday's game against the Suns. |
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Kris Dunn LAC starts Harden, Dunn, Jones, Batum, Zubac
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 4:51 PM
NBA Lineups
James Harden, Kris Dunn, Derrick Jones Jr., Nicolas Batum and Ivica Zubac will start Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: The Clippers are down two starters for Tuesday's game, as Kawhi Leonard (ankle) and Bradley Beal (back) are unavailable. Dunn and Batum have moved into the starting lineup, with the former being the player worth considering in deep leagues. |
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Bradley Beal Bradley Beal (knee) out Tuesday vs. Oklahoma City
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 10:12 AM
Law Murray
Bradley Beal (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Beal will sit out Tuesday's game for knee injury management reasons after playing 20 minutes in Monday's loss to the Heat. Fantasy managers should expect Beal to remain limited for the foreseeable future. While Bogdan Bogdanovi? was the starter the last time Beal missed action, neither he nor Nicolas Batum was productive enough to merit being streamed. Kris Dunn is the superior choice despite being limited as a scorer. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard (ankle) out Tuesday vs. Thunder
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 10:02 AM
Law Murray
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: So much for Leonard's proclamation after Friday's win over the Pelicans that he was not restricted in any way. He'll sit out Tuesday's game against the reigning champs, the Clippers' second game in as many nights. John Collins is a potential replacement in the starting lineup; he'll have increased fantasy value even if he comes off the bench. |
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Ivica Zubac Ivica Zubac grabs season-high 18 rebounds
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 7:32 PM
Ivica Zubac tallied nine points (4-of-9 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 18 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one blocked shot in Monday's loss to the Heat.
Analysis: Zubac was neutralized as a scorer on Monday, which is unsurprising since he was matched up with Bam Adebayo for most of the night. However, the Clippers center was elite on the glass, grabbing a season-high 18 rebounds, and the assist tally was also solid. Through six games, Zubac is ranked just outside the top-75 in nine-cat formats, three rounds behind his Yahoo! ADP of 41. The good news for fantasy managers is that he's played 34 and 33 minutes in the last two games. If he can continue to play 30-plus minutes per night, especially with Brook Lopez's minimal impact, Zubac's fantasy ceiling will be raised. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard scores 27 but misses game-winner
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 7:28 PM
Justin Russo
Kawhi Leonard recorded 27 points (10-of-21 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, four assists, four steals, two blocks and two three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Heat.
Analysis: For the second time in as many games, Leonard had the opportunity to play the role of hero in the final seconds on Monday. Unfortunately for him and the Clippers, Leonard's jump from just inside the three-point line fell short. The defeat ended for Kawhi against the Heat, but that won't concern fantasy managers. What will concern them is Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue saying after the loss that he wasn't sure if Leonard or Bradley Beal (12/1/2/1 with two three-pointers) would be available for Tuesday's game against the Thunder. Leonard said after Friday's win over the Thunder that he isn't under any restrictions and will play both games of the back-to-back. Don't be surprised if his name shows up on the injury report. |
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James Harden James Harden drops game-high 29 points vs. Miami
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 7:21 PM
James Harden accumulated 29 points (8-of-15 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), seven rebounds, eight assists, one steal and six three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Heat.
Analysis: Harden and the Clippers fought back down the stretch but fell one point short. While the final stat line was good, with Harden making some key shots in crunch time, he was also responsible for six turnovers. As a team, the Clippers committed 16 turnovers in the second half, continuing a problematic trend of being loose with the ball. However, despite Monday's defeat, Harden remains an excellent player to have rostered in fantasy leagues, even with the turnover issues. |
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Bradley Beal Bradley Beal (back) plays 21 minutes in return
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 7:35 PM
Bradley Beal (back) finished Friday's win over the Pelicans with nine points (3-of-8 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), one rebound, two assists and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Beal was back in the Clippers' starting lineup on Friday after missing two games with a back injury. However, he remains under a minutes restriction, as the veteran guard is also returning from offseason knee surgery. Beal did not provide much value in his first game back, and reserve Kris Dunn (six points and three steals) played 23 minutes off the bench. While Beal's status as a starter may convince some to hold onto him, his being rostered in 79 percent of Yahoo! leagues feels a bit high right now. |
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Ivica Zubac Ivica Zubac posts 14/10/1/0/3 line vs. Pelicans
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 7:32 PM
Ivica Zubac recorded 14 points (5-of-7 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 11 rebounds, one assist and three blocks in Friday's win over the Pelicans.
Analysis: Zubac recorded his second double-double in as many games on Friday, but the playing time is more notable. He played 34 minutes against the Pelicans, with backup Brook Lopez (3/3/0/1/1) logging 14 off the bench. Zubac averaged over 32 minutes per game last season, and Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue said during the preseason that he believed that was too much. However, with Big Zu playing at least 34 minutes in two of his last three games and Lopez struggling, the starter's workload may not suffer much after all. |
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James Harden James Harden tallies 24 points, 14 assists
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 7:28 PM
James Harden accumulated 24 points (8-of-19 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), five rebounds, 14 assists, two steals and four three-pointers in Friday's win over the Pelicans.
Analysis: Harden has recorded three points/assists double-doubles in five games, with his one-assist effort against the Warriors on Tuesday weighing down his average in that category. On Friday, The Beard notched a season-high assist total while extending his streak of games with at least 20 points to four. Harden is providing top-20 value in eight-cat formats, which aligns with his Yahoo! ADP. The Clippers won't play again during Week 2 but open Week 3 with a Monday/Tuesday back-to-back. |
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