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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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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard scores team-high 22 points vs. OKC
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 4:33 PM
Kawhi Leonard finished Thursday's loss to the Thunder with 22 points (9-of-17 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), eight rebounds, six assists and one steal.
Analysis: With no James Harden on the floor, Thursday should have been a night in which the Clippers relied even more on Leonard. While he did lead the team in points and shot attempts, Leonard missed all five of his three-point attempts. A decent night could have been even better, and possibly kept the Clippers from getting blown out after a good first quarter. The Clippers return home to host the Lakers on Saturday night. |
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Nicolas Batum Nicolas Batum (illness) absent from injury report
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 12:38 PM
NBA Injury Report
Nicolas Batum (illness) is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Due to illness, Batum did not play in Monday's loss to the Grizzlies. While his production does not affect fantasy basketball, the veteran forward will play rotation minutes on Thursday. |
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James Harden James Harden (calf) ruled out Thursday vs. OKC
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 12:10 PM
Joey Linn
James Harden (calf) is out for Thursday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Harden played through the calf issue on Monday but was a shell of himself in a blowout loss to the Grizzlies. Bogdan Bogdanovi? could be the replacement in the starting lineup, which would raise his fantasy ceiling. Also, Kris Dunn's usage should increase slightly with Harden unavailable. |
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James Harden James Harden (calf) plays, tallies 13 points
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 8:23 PM
James Harden added 13 points (4-of-10 FGs, 1-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, three steals and four three-pointers in the loss to the Grizzlies on Monday.
Analysis: Harden played through a calf issue against the Grizzlies and had one of his least productive offensive outings of the season. He was held under 15 points for the third time all season failed to reach his season average in assists. The former MVP did add fantasy value by collecting at least three steals for the third game in a row. But needless to say, Monday's performance didn't meet the standard he's set. |
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Kris Dunn Kris Dunn has 17 points, five triples vs. Memphis
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 8:11 PM
Kris Dunn totaled 17 points (6-of-10 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), one rebound, five assists and three three-pointers in the loss to the Grizzlies on Monday.
Analysis: Dunn's scoring production hinged largely on whether he could make open three-pointers in this game, which he did. As a result, he logged his highest scoring total of the month and, additionally, recorded his third straight game with at least four assists. Surprisingly, the savvy on-ball defender didn't record any steals or blocks for the first time since October. Still, he had a solid performance overall and will likely continue to start at shooting guard. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard logs 21 points Monday vs. Grizzlies
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 7:59 PM
Kawhi Leonard had 21 points (9-of-18 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one three-pointer in the loss to the Grizzlies on Monday.
Analysis: Leonard led the Clippers in scoring on Monday, as he was the only player on the team to reach the 20-point mark. He didn't provide much fantasy value outside of his scoring, though, which isn't usually the case. Still, the 20-point outing allowed him to extend his streak of such games to eight. The Clippers need Leonard's scoring to win games, and he continues to be one of their best options. Expect him to remain an efficient scorer so long as he's healthy and on the floor. |
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