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LAC • Center • #
about 1 month ago
Due to an illness, Konan-Niederhäuser had to exit Friday’s win over the Kings prematurely. While the rookie’s exit did not affect his fantasy value, it did factor into Brook Lopez logging a season-high 36 minutes. Look for Lopez’s playing time to decrease on Sunday.
Source: Justin Russo
LAC • Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Banton, who was in training camp with the Mavericks before being waived, will be on his fourth NBA team in five seasons. A second-round pick of the Raptors in 2021, the 6-foot-8 wing most recently appeared in 67 games for the Trail Blazers in 2024-25.
Source: Jake Fischer
LAC • Center • #11
about 1 month ago
Lopez, likely the new full-time starter at the center spot for the Clippers, logged one of his better games of the season. He scored effectively without needing to rely on high three-point production, and he also set a season-high in rebounds along the way. The former NBA champion made his mark on the defensive end as a rim protector and put together a really solid performance in his 36 minutes on the floor. Now, without Ivica Zubac, Lopez will have more opportunities to put up these types of numbers going forward.
LAC • Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
The Clippers needed a big win to stop their two-game skid, and they got it on Friday, with Collins’ 22 points being a key reason why. The veteran power forward was good on the glass in his 34 minutes and functioned well as a secondary scorer alongside Kawhi Leonard. Collins concluded as one of two Clippers to score at least 20 points, as his run as an efficient scorer continues. His fantasy basketball value could receive a boost with the departures of two highly featured starters ahead of the trade deadline.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Without Ivica Zubac and James Harden, who were both traded ahead of Wednesday’s trade deadline, Leonard led the new-look Clippers to a win on Friday, ending a two-game skid. The two-time Finals MVP reached the 30-point mark for the first time since mid-January and set a new season-high in assists in the process. Leonard also fell one rebound short of a double-double, posting one of his more balanced performances of the season. Until the Clippers get their newly acquired players into the lineup, particularly Darius Garland and Bennedict Mathurin, expect Leonard to shoulder most of the load on a nightly basis.
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Jokić’s injury came in the opening quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Knicks, when he appeared to tweak his ankle. He returned to the game and scored a triple-double in the loss, but it is now uncertain to take the floor against the Bulls. He’s one of the most productive players in NBA history; his fantasy value will be hard to replace if unable to suit up on Saturday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Johnson’s upgrade to questionable signals a return to the floor is not far away. The first-year Nuggets forward was injured on December 23 against the Mavericks and has not played in any of Denver’s 23 games since. He’s had an up-and-down season, but he was playing better before the latest injury. Should Johnson return, it’ll likely be to the starting lineup, where he’ll have a chance to pick up where he left off.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Small Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Jones will join several of his teammates on the sideline on Saturday in what’s been an injury-plagued season for the Nuggets. His injury came in the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Knicks after clashing heads with Karl-Anthony Towns. Jones is now in the league’s concussion protocol and won’t be available for the time being.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Braun returned from injury on February 3 against the Pistons, before taking the floor a second time the next day against the Knicks. Even on the second game of a back-to-back after a long injury layoff, Braun logged 43 minutes in the overtime loss, indicating that his health may not hold him back much going forward. His status ahead of Saturday’s game in Chicago suggests he’ll be available to help the Nuggets try to end a three-game skid.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
The Nuggets can’t catch a break this season, as another key player will miss extended time. Watson sustained a right hamstring strain, and he won’t return until the first week of March at the earliest. Spencer Jones (head), Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. could all be in line for extended run until Watson returns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Watson, who has provided the Nuggets with excellent contributions as the team navigated multiple injuries, pulled up during the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s double-overtime loss to the Knicks. With Spencer Jones having exited earlier in the game with a head injury, the Nuggets relied more on Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. in Watson’s absence. One may move into the starting lineup, but both will have streaming value in deeper leagues.
Source: Tony Jones
LAC • Center • #22
about 1 month ago
Jackson was a popular sleeper heading into this season after Myles Turner left town, but he battled an injury at the start of the season and was passed on the depth chartby Jay Huff. Jackson is averaging just 6.4 points and 5.6 rebounds in under 17 minutes per game and has averaged just 12 minutes in his last nine games. He fits well alongside John Collins, so the Clippers could give the 24-year-old a chance to carve out a role as their starting center as they look to build towards the future.
Source: Shams Charania
LAC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
Mathurin will be the headliner back for the Clippers and will provide them with a young scorer with upside. When healthy this season, Mathurin was a high-level scorer in an increased role, and he should be able to keep that going with the Clippers. The former lottery pick was never able to develop into the player the Pacers hoped he would become, but he’ll get the chance to reach his potential on a Clippers team that is starting to pivot towards the future.
Source: Jake Fischer
DEN • Small Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Jones has been excellent as a fill-in for Denver this year while they’ve battled so many injuries. The second-year forward will be rewarded with a standard deal, and with Peyton Watson injuring his hamstring on Wednesday, Jones’s availability could become even more important to the Nuggets moving forward, even if he isn’t a strong option for fantasy managers.
LAC • Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Fantasy managers who have Collins on their rosters received solid value in points, rebounds and percentages, but nothing else. With James Harden no longer in the picture and it being unclear when Darius Garland (toe) will be healthy enough to play, Collins should have more opportunities to score. However, this won’t do much for his fantasy value if he puts up relatively empty stat lines like the one he recorded on Wednesday.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Leonard once again led the way offensively for the Clippers, but he didn’t have much help in the first game since James Harden was traded to the Cavaliers. And with new addition Darius Garland recovering from a toe injury, Leonard will be required to do even more of the heavy lifting. The Clippers don’t own their 2026 first-round pick, as it goes to Oklahoma City as part of the Paul George trade. One would think this would dissuade the Clippers from tanking, but Garland’s injury timeline may factor into the path the team takes.
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Jokić was supposedly still under a minutes restriction on Wednesday. Due to the combination of the game requiring two overtimes and Jonas Valančiūnas (two points, three rebounds and two assists) struggling with foul trouble, the three-time MVP’s restriction appeared to be nothing more than a suggestion. Jokić played 44 of a possible 58 minutes, recording his 17th triple-double of the season. There was an injury scare during the first quarter when The Joker hit the floor with a left leg injury, but he was able to return. The lone issue for him was three-point shooting, with Jokić going 1-of-13 from beyond the arc.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray came out hot on Wednesday, scoring 20 of the Nuggets’ 30 first-quarter points. He struggled from beyond the arc, making only three of 14 attempts, which negatively affected the overall field-goal percentage. However, he’s recorded back-to-back 30-point games, and the 39 scored in Wednesday’s double-overtime defeat were the most in a game for Murray since January 17. The Nuggets play once more in Week 16, Saturday night in Chicago.
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Watson played 33 minutes before having to leave Wednesday’s game, giving a foul to stop play before immediately limping back to the locker room. He finished with 10 points (4-of-13 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer. The Nuggets relied on Bruce Brown (10 points, five rebounds, three steals, one block and two three-pointers) and Tim Hardaway Jr. (19 points, six rebounds, two assists, one steal and four three-pointers) down the stretch, and that will be the case if Watson has to miss multiple games. Watson will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of his injury.
Source: Katy Winge
DEN • Small Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Jones, who was active for his 50th game of the season, banged heads with Karl-Anthony Towns late in the first quarter. While the rookie remained in the game immediately after, he exited during the second quarter and did not return. As a two-way contract player who was active for his 50th game on Wednesday, Jones can only be eligible for future games if he’s placed on a standard contract. And with Peyton Watson pulling his hamstring during the fourth quarter, there may be more urgency on the part of the Nuggets’ front office to come to a resolution on the rookie’s status.
LAC • Center • #11
about 1 month ago
With Ivica Zubac away from the team to attend the birth of his child, Lopez moves into the starting lineup. There will also be rotation minutes for rookie Yanc Konan-Niederhäuser, but he isn’t worth streaming in this spot.
Source: NBA Lineups
DEN • Small Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Jones is back in the Nuggets’ starting lineup for Wednesday’s game, with his inclusion coming at Jalen Pickett’s expense. Denver will have a decision to make afterward, as this is the 50th game Jones has been active for this season, the limit for players on two-day deals. If the Nuggets want to have Jones available for the rest of the regular season and the playoffs, they’ll need to convert him to a standard contract.
Source: Vinny Benedetto
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Braun is good to go after initially being listed as probable. He played 26 minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Pistons, and the workload should be similar against the Knicks.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Center • #40
about 1 month ago
Zubac’s absence is not trade-related, according to multiple reports. Nevertheless, the 28-year-old center will miss Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers for personal reasons. Brook Lopez could move into the starting lineup, but isn’t worth streaming in most fantasy leagues.
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Braun made his return to the lineup against Detroit on Tuesday and immediately slotted in as a starter. He’s expected to be available once again, and he should see a similar workload after playing an unproductive 26 minutes against the Pistons.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Minutes-wise, Jokić has progressed from 25 to 29 to 33 in his first three games since returning from a knee injury that cost him a month of the season. The 30-year-old center was excellent as usual Tuesday despite falling to the top team in the Eastern Conference on the road. The question now will be if Jokić will play and potentially how much will he play on the second night of a back-to-back Wednesday against the Knicks on the road.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray had his 14th game this season with at least 30 points in Tuesday’s loss to the Pistons. The 28-year-old guard got to the free throw line multiple times in the final minute of regulation, doing enough to keep the Nuggets within one possession before finally missing one crucial free throw and finishing 12-of-13 from the line. Murray has provided first-round value this year. The Nuggets will be back on the floor Wednesday for the second game of the back-to-back against the Knicks on the road.
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Cleveland’s “Core Four” is no more, as the team has reportedly moved Garland to the Clippers. While he does have an All-Star Game appearance to his credit, foot injuries have been an issue for Garland the last two seasons. A left big toe injury limited him late last season, and he’s currently out with a right big toe injury. During his final practice as a Cavalier on Tuesday, Garland was limited to individual work, so fantasy managers will likely have to wait for the point guard to make his Clippers’ debut. In the meantime, Kris Dunn and Kobe Sanders have higher fantasy ceilings.
Source: Brett Siegel
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Braun is in the starting lineup after missing Denver’s prior 12 games with a left ankle injury. He’ll step in for Spencer Jones, who is inactive to conserve a game on his 50-game limit as a two-way contract player. Those who are rostering Jones need to put him on the bench before tipoff. The other four starters are unchanged.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
After missing Denver’s last 12 games, Braun is good to go for Tuesday’s matchup with the Pistons. It’s unknown how much he’ll play, and whether Braun will start or come off the bench. If he’s moved into the starting lineup immediately, Jalen Pickett would head to the bench.
Source: Katy Winge
LAC • Small Forward • #11
about 1 month ago
Miller had some strong scoring nights in January and got even hotter to kick off February. Not only did he surpass 20 points for the second time in 24 hours, but he was insanely efficient about doing it. He nearly matched his season high of 22 points, which he set in his season debut in November. Miller has scored in double figures in 10 of the Clippers’ last 12 games and should remain a crucial piece on offense moving forward.
LAC • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
With James Harden (personal) out for a second straight game, Sanders got another start at point guard and was even more productive than he was in the first. This was his fourth time scoring at least 17 points this season, and he nearly matched his season high of 20, which he set in early January. With reports that James Harden’s time with the Clippers may be coming to a close, Sanders should start at least a few more games, depending on who they get back in a Harden trade.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Win or lose, Leonard continues to produce at a high level consistently. His 29 points were his most in a game since he missed three games with a knee injury, and this came on the second night of a back-to-back, which would have been unheard of for Leonard just two years ago. He has been fantastic all season and will look to stay hot against the Cavaliers on Wednesday.
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
SI’s Chris Mannix also reported that the Clippers and Cavaliers are discussing a deal that would center around a swap of Harden and Darius Garland. Desperation tends to rise when pressure increases, and the trade deadline will do just that for teams that are looking to contend. Harden has missed the last two games due to personal reasons, and it seems there is a real possibility he has played his final game as a Clipper.
Source: Shams Charania
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Braun has missed the last 12 games for Denver, but there is a chance he returns against Detroit. Jalen Pickett has been the starter recently and should remain in that role until Braun is back. Braun has struggled this season, but he has started in every game that he’s played.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
This will be a second straight game that Harden will be away from the team for. Kobe Sanders replaced him in the starting lineup and scored 12 points in 31 minutes. He should remain a starter, and he should be in for another decent night, though managers shouldn’t expect much more from him.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Watson did his best to pick up the slack offensively for the Nuggets, with his 29 points being one more than Nikola Jokić (16) and Jamal Murray (12) combined. Since moving into the starting lineup in mid-November, Watson has been a top-100 player in eight- and nine-cat formats. And with Aaron Gordon and Cameron Johnson still out, he should remain a starter for the foreseeable future. Watson is rostered in 45 percent of Yahoo! leagues, which is too low, given his current role.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
With the Thunder limiting Nikola Jokić to 16 points and nine shot attempts, Sunday was a night when the Nuggets needed an elite effort from Murray. Unfortunately for him, Oklahoma City was able to make his night difficult as well, with the 12 points being the fewest Murray’s scored in a game since a December 11 win over the Kings in which he finished with 11. Given Murray’s season-long production, there’s no need for concern after one challenging performance. The Nuggets play three games in Week 16.
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
After playing 25 minutes in his first game back from a knee injury on Friday, Jokić’s playing time increased by four minutes on Sunday. However, the Thunder did a good job of keeping the three-time MVP under wraps, with Jokić committing six turnovers and only attempting nine shots. And things won’t get easier, as the Nuggets open a three-game Week 16 with a road back-to-back against the Pistons and Knicks, the top two teams in the East.
LAC • Small Forward • #11
about 1 month ago
This was just Miller’s third game all season with 20 points, but there should be more to come for the 26-year-old shooting guard. His complete skillset was on display as Miller scored in a variety of ways, making three three-points as well as scoring from inside the paint. Ideally, he could be in line for more playing time over the rest of the season. The Clippers have four games coming up in Week 16, so Miller may be worth a look in deeper formats.
LAC • Center • #40
about 1 month ago
Zubac became the only player in the NBA to have 20 rebounds in a game and not miss from the field since 2020. The 28-year-old center completely dominated the boards as the Clippers out-rebounded the Suns 63-35. His scoring hasn’t lived up to his preseason ADP, though his rebounding has been tremendous. Zubac has provided 14th-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Clippers have four games in Week 16, starting with a matchup against the 76ers on Monday.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Leonard, who was snubbed for the All-Star team despite the game taking place in his home arena, put on a show for the fans in Phoenix on Sunday. The 34-year-old small forward led the Clippers, who were down James Harden (personal), scoring nearly a point per his 30 minutes as Los Angeles won 117-93. He’s provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks. Leonard and the Clippers have four games in Week 16, starting with a matchup against the 76ers on Monday.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray is officially available after initially being listed as probable for Sunday’s game. He’ll occupy his usual place within the Nuggets’ starting lineup.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Braun remains out for another game, an unsurprising development since he was listed as doubtful. Jalen Pickett will stay in the starting lineup, but he is not worth the streaming risk in most leagues.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Jokić returned from nearly a month-long absence with a 31/12/5 line in 25 minutes in Friday’s win over the Clippers. The 30-year-old center was listed as probable with a knee injury Sunday, so his availability isn’t a surprise. Jokić doesn’t need to play heavy minutes to have an impact on the game, but he could see more minutes Sunday in the marquee matchup against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the defending champion Thunder.
LAC • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
The Clippers are without James Harden, who is sitting out Sunday’s game for personal reasons. He’ll be replaced in the lineup by Sanders, who is worth streaming in deep leagues. Harden’s absence also pushes Dunn into the point guard role, which boosts his low fantasy ceiling.
Source: Justin Russo
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Harden will not be available for Sunday’s game for personal reasons. His absence leaves a massive hole in the Clippers’ lineup, especially given the team’s lack of point guards. Kris Dunn’s playing time will likely increase after he logged 25 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Nuggets. Also, Kawhi Leonard is likely to spend more time on the ball initiating offense.
Source: Joey Linn
LAC • Shooting Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Sidelined since just after Christmas, Bogdanović will be available for Sunday’s game. His return gives the Clippers another option on the wing, but the veteran guard/forward is unlikely to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray is back on the injury report, but the probable tag suggests he should be good to go Sunday night. He’s scored at least 20 points in 17 of his last 18 appearances, and has a good shot of hearing his name called as an All-Star Game reserve before Sunday’s showdown with the Thunder.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Jokić made his long-awaited return to the Nuggets’ lineup on Friday, needing just 25 minutes to put up 31 points, 12 rebounds and five assists in a win over the Clippers. He’ll likely be under a similar minutes restriction on Sunday, but the three-time MVP does not need to log heavy minutes to record an elite stat line. If Jokić can’t play, Jonas Valančiūnas would be the replacement in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Braun has missed Denver’s last 11 games, and Sunday’s game is likely to be the 12th. However, the doubtful tag is a step in the right direction, as the Nuggets have usually ruled the guard out immediately. On Thursday, Nuggets head coach David Adelman said that he hopes to get Braun back before the All-Star break. His return would likely push Jalen Pickett to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Jokić was back in the lineup for the first time since December 29, and while head coach David Adelman reported that he would have his minutes restricted, that didn’t stop him from having a monster night. He only played 25 minutes, but he was able to record a 30-point double-double while remaining incredibly efficient from the floor. He was subpar from the free throw line, but he was able to get there 17 times. In the two games before he injured his knee, he took 13 and 23 free throws, and he’s shooting a career-best 7.7 free throws per game this year. Even if his minutes continue to be managed, he’ll still produce like one of the best players in fantasy basketball.
DEN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #27
about 1 month ago
Murray didn’t take as many shots as he typically does, but he was incredibly efficient and nearly recorded a double-double. This was his fifth straight game with at least 20 points, and he has reached that mark in 17 of his last 18 outings. Murray should appear in his first All-Star Game this season, and he has been one of the best players in fantasy basketball all year. He’ll look to wrap up the week with another strong performance against the Thunder on Sunday.
LAC • Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Collins’s first season with the Clippers started off slow, but he has been more productive over the past month. This was an efficient, well-rounded performance for him, which is what has made him effective in fantasy basketball as of late. The numbers don’t pop off the page, but he is able to contribute a little bit of everything without turning the ball over or missing many shots. He should remain a strong option for the rest of the season, especially now that the Clippers are playing much better as a team.
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Harden led the Clippers in scoring and nearly recorded a second straight double-double, which he hasn’t done since November. However, he was able to have an efficient night as a scorer. In January, Harden has only shot better tan 40 percent in four games, including this one. It wasn’t enough to get a win, but it was a productive night for him, and he’ll look to keep that going in Phoenix on Sunday.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Leonard has been effective in the four games since he returned from a three-game absence with a knee injury. He hasn’t been quite as good as he was prior to that, but he has been able to keep his 20-point streak alive. He hasn’t scored fewer than 20 points in a game since he scored 19 in 28 minutes in a November matchup with the Lakers. Leonard will continue to be a priority on offense, and he’ll look to keep his streak going in Phoenix on Sunday.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Initially questionable for Friday’s game, Leonard is officially good to go. His availability means that Kobe Sanders will remain with the reserves, eliminating most of the rookie’s streaming value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Small Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Leonard continues to be listed as questionable ahead of games, but he has played in the Clippers’ last three. Kobe Sanders started in his place previously and could return to the starting unit if something changes with Leonard’s availability.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Point Guard • #8
about 2 months ago
Dunn’s fantasy impact this season, and for the last few seasons, has been strictly wrapped up in steals. That held true in this game as he matched his season high for swipes, but he was also able to have a strong night as a scorer. He isn’t a reliable option in standard leagues, but in deeper leagues that are utilizing Dunn as a category specialist, this was a pleasant surprise. Managers shouldn’t expect him to keep this up moving forward, even if it was a solid night.
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
about 2 months ago
For the fifth time this month, Harden was able to record a double-double, though he struggled as a shooter. This was the fourth straight game and the eighth time in his last nine that he shot below 40 percent from the floor. He also matched his season high for steals, which helped make up for the rough shooting. They’ve now won nine of their last 10 games, and they’ll look to stay hot in Denver on Friday.