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John Collins John Collins (neck) expected to miss entire week
Mon, Mar 9, 2026, 2:23 PM
Tomer Azarly
John Collins (neck) is not expected to be available for any of the Clippers' four games this week.
Analysis: Collins, who has missed six of the Clippers' last seven games with a strained neck, had already been ruled out for Monday's game against the Knicks. And he's expected the team's other three games of the week. As a result, Derrick Jones Jr. is worth a look in deep leagues, especially with Bennedict Mathurin already rostered in most leagues. |
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John Collins John Collins (neck) to remain out vs. New York
Sun, Mar 8, 2026, 2:17 PM
Justin Russo
John Collins (neck) is out for Monday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Collins did not travel with the Clippers for their recent two-game road trip, which ended with a win over the Grizzlies on Saturday. With Darius Garland moving into the starting lineup, Collins may be relegated to a reserve role when he's cleared to play. Derrick Jones Jr. continues to serve as the starting power forward. |
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Isaiah Jackson Isaiah Jackson tallies 12 points, 12 rebounds
Sat, Mar 7, 2026, 4:47 PM
Isaiah Jackson finished Saturday's win over the Grizzlies with 12 points (6-of-10 FGs, 0-of-2 FTs), 12 rebounds, three steals and one blocked shot.
Analysis: With Yanic Konan-Niederhäuser (foot) done for the season, Jackson has moved into the backup center role. The former first-round pick had his best game as a Clipper on Saturday, recording a double-double along with three steals. Jackson played 24 minutes and even started the second half in place of starter Brook Lopez (four points, one rebound). The veteran center only played 12 minutes, and Saturday's game, being the Clippers' second in as many nights, may have been a factor. Consistency has been an issue for Jackson throughout his career, but he doesn't need to play starters' minutes to provide value. Keep an eye on him during the first two games of the Clippers' four-game Week 20. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Bennedict Mathurin posts 21 points, 10 rebounds
Sat, Mar 7, 2026, 4:46 PM
Bennedict Mathurin accounted for 21 points (6-of-15 FGs, 9-of-9 FTs), 10 rebounds, one assist, one steal and one blocked shot in Saturday's win over the Grizzlies.
Analysis: In addition to having scored 20 points or more in five of his 11 appearances as a Clipper, Mathurin recorded his first double-double for the team on Saturday. While the defensive production was modest, all that was missing from the wing's stat line was a three-pointer, as Mathurin missed all three of his attempts. Despite coming off the bench on most nights, he's been productive enough to provide late-round value in 12-team formats. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland starts, tallies 21 points vs. MEM
Sat, Mar 7, 2026, 4:46 PM
Darius Garland recorded 21 points (8-of-20 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), four rebounds, six assists and three three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Grizzlies.
Analysis: After coming off the bench in each of his first two appearances for the Clippers, Garland moved into the starting lineup on Saturday. He was supposed to be limited to 24 minutes, but the point guard logged 28 against the Grizzlies. Garland didn't record any defensive stats, which makes the field-goal percentage that much more impactful on his category league value. The Clippers' four-game Week 20 includes a back-to-back, so Garland could be limited to three appearances. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard scores game-high 28 points vs. MEM
Sat, Mar 7, 2026, 4:45 PM
Kawhi Leonard finished Saturday's win over the Grizzlies with 28 points (8-of-15 FGs, 12-of-14 FTs), five rebounds, two assists and one steal.
Analysis: After playing 37 minutes in Friday's loss to the Spurs, Leonard was limited to 28 minutes on Saturday. The decrease in playing time didn't prevent him from having another standout performance, shooting over 50 percent from the field and 12-of-14 from the foul line. Leonard and the Clippers play four games in Week 20, starting with the Knicks on Monday. |
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Darius Garland LAC starts Garland, Dunn, Leonard, Jones, Lopez
Sat, Mar 7, 2026, 1:37 PM
NBA Lineups
Darius Garland, Kris Dunn, Kawhi Leonard, Derrick Jones Jr. and Brook Lopez will start Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: After sitting out Friday's loss to the Spurs, Garland is available. Saturday's game will be his first as a starter since joining the Clippers, which may mean that Garland's minutes limit has been relaxed. Kobe Sanders heads to the bench, where he offers limited fantasy value. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Bennedict Mathurin struggles, scores eight points
Fri, Mar 6, 2026, 6:27 PM
Bennedict Mathurin recorded eight points (3-of-11 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, one assist and one blocked shot in Friday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: After putting up an efficient 23 points in Wednesday's rout of the Pacers, Mathurin struggled in San Antonio. The eight points were the fewest in a game for the guard since joining the Clippers, and he entered Friday averaging 19.2 points in nine appearances. The overall body of work means that fantasy managers should not be too concerned about Mathurin, especially with the Clippers visiting the Grizzlies on Saturday. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard scores game-high 30 points vs. SAS
Fri, Mar 6, 2026, 6:16 PM
Kawhi Leonard finished Friday's loss to the Spurs with 30 points (10-of-20 FGs, 9-of-10 FTs), nine rebounds, three assists, three steals and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Leonard has scored at least 30 points in three of the seven games that he's played since the All-Star break. Unfortunately for him and the Clippers, Friday's performance wasn't enough to keep the team from letting a 25-point lead slip away. That is of little concern to fantasy managers, who had to be pleased with Leonard's final stat line. The Clippers play one more game in Week 19, visiting the Grizzlies on Saturday. |
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Brook Lopez Brook Lopez sinks four triples, scores 26 points
Fri, Mar 6, 2026, 6:10 PM
Brook Lopez accounted for 26 points (11-of-19 FGs), six rebounds, two assists, four steals and four three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: While it occurred in a losing effort, Lopez had one of his best games of the season on Friday. Shooting 7-of-11 from two and 4-of-8 from beyond the arc, the veteran center's 26 points were the most in a game for him since December 26. On that night, Lopez scored a season-high 31 points against the Trail Blazers. With backup center Yanic Konan-Niederhäuser (foot) having suffered a season-ending Lisfranc injury during Wednesday's win over the Pacers, the Clippers will need more from Lopez. On Friday, he played 34 minutes, the fourth time since the All-Star break that the 7-foot-1 center has played at least 30 in a game. |
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Bogdan Bogdanovic Bogdan Bogdanovi? (illness) upgraded to available
Fri, Mar 6, 2026, 2:48 PM
NBA Injury Report
Bogdan Bogdanovi? (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Bogdanovi? is good to go for Friday's game, but he's unlikely to get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball. Leave him on the waiver wire. |
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Bogdan Bogdanovic Bogdan Bogdanovi? (illness) questionable Friday
Fri, Mar 6, 2026, 8:41 AM
NBA Injury Report
Bogdan Bogdanovi? (illness) is questionable for Friday's matchup with the Spurs.
Analysis: Bogdanovi? is a late addition to the injury report which doesn't bode well for his chances of taking the court against San Antonio. His absence isn't particularly notable for fantasy managers due to his lengthy absence and limited role in LA's rotation. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland (toe) ruled out vs. San Antonio
Thu, Mar 5, 2026, 12:04 PM
NBA Injury Report
Darius Garland (toe) is out for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Friday's game is the first of two in as many nights for the Clippers, who visit the Grizzlies on Saturday. Garland won't be available for the matchup with the Spurs, which will likely result in more on-ball responsibility for Kris Dunn, who's already in the starting lineup. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland tallies 12 points, eight assists
Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 7:19 PM
Darius Garland finished Wednesday's win over the Pacers with 12 points (5-of-10 FGs), four rebounds, eight assists and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Garland's playing time did not change much in his second appearance as a Clipper, with the 24 minutes being one more than his tally in Monday's win over the Warriors. That said, he looked a bit more comfortable with his new teammates this time around, recording eight assists with two turnovers. Garland, who was responsible for five turnovers in his Clippers' debut, also shot 50 percent from the field on Wednesday. While the Clippers play two more games in Week 19, the back-to-back likely means Garland will only be available for one. |
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Brook Lopez Brook Lopez chips in with 17 points vs. Indiana
Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 7:16 PM
Brook Lopez finished Wednesday's win over the Pacers wiht 17 points (7-of-12 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, two assists and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Limited to six points in Monday's win over the Warriors, Lopez nearly tripled his output in Wednesday's blowout of the Pacers. The veteran center played 21 minutes, with the playing time taking a slight hit with the game being a blowout. At a minimum, the Clippers won't have backup center Yanic Konan-Niederhäuser (foot) for their next two games, so that may result in a slight increase in playing time for Lopez. However, given how his workload has been managed, that isn't guaranteed. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Bennedict Mathurin records 23/8/4/1/1 stat line
Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 7:13 PM
Bennedict Mathuin accounted for 23 points (8-of-11 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), eight rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in Wednesday's win over the Pacers.
Analysis: Playing against the Pacers for the first time since being traded to the Clippers, Mathurin had an excellent night off the bench. The fourth-year guard shot the ball well from the field and the charity stripe while recording a complete stat line. Mathurin did his damage in 22 minutes, with his playing time being affected by the Clippers winning by a 130-107 final score. Since the trade, he's averaged just over 29 minutes per game, so opportunities have not been hard to come by for Mathurin in his new home. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers with 29 points
Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 7:07 PM
Kawhi Leonard tallied 29 points (10-of-18 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), eight rebounds, two assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Pacers.
Analysis: Leonard only played 30 minutes on Wednesday, with the blowout ending his night after just three quarters. His consistent excellence has made him one of the best players in fantasy basketball this season, with the Clippers' star last failing to score at least 20 points in a game on November 20. The Clippers play two more games in Week 19, but it's a back-to-back. With the Spurs being on the slate for Friday and the Grizzlies the following night, it would be unsurprising if Leonard sits out the latter for injury management reasons. |
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John Collins John Collins (neck) to miss upcoming road trip
Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 2:46 PM
Joey Linn
John Collins (neck) will not travel with the Clippers for their upcoming road trip.
Analysis: Collins, who was diagnosed with a strained neck following Sunday's win over the Pelicans, was already ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers. He'll also miss the team's road back-to-back against the Spurs and Grizzlies on Friday and Saturday, meaning the soonest that he'll play is on Monday. Kobe Sanders replaced Collins in the starting lineup the last time out and could hold onto that role for a few games. |
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John Collins John Collins (neck) to remain out vs. Indiana
Tue, Mar 3, 2026, 1:58 PM
Joey Linn
John Collins (neck) is out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Collins remains out with a strained neck and has now missed four of the Clippers' last five games. Kobe Sanders was the replacement in the starting lineup the last time out, with Nicolas Batum being another possibility. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland (toe) plays 23 minutes in LAC debut
Mon, Mar 2, 2026, 6:46 PM
Darius Garland (toe) accounted for 12 points (4-of-9 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Monday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: Garland made his long-awaited Clippers debut on Monday, and he did so coming off the bench. That was done for injury management reasons, with the point guard playing 23 minutes. There's some work to be done establishing on-court chemistry with his teammates, as evidenced by Garland committing five turnovers. However, the most important takeaway for Monday was that he looked comfortable playing on the right great toe that sidelined him for six weeks. The Clippers' final three games of Week 19 include a back-to-back, so Garland may only be available for two. |
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