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LAC • Center • #11
27 days ago
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.
LAC • Guard • #1
27 days ago
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.
LAC • Forward • #2
27 days ago
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.
LAC • Guard • #10
27 days ago
Bogdanović 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.
Source: Law Murray
LAL • Guard • #15
27 days ago
Reaves, who returned to action on Tuesday after missing three games with a mild left calf strain, suffered a similar injury during the first half of Thursday’s loss to the Rockets. Unfortunately, he has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain and will miss at least four weeks. Marcus Smart replaced Reaves in the lineup to begin the third quarter and should remain in that role. While the offensive output can be inconsistent, Smart’s defensive ability is much-needed, as the Lakers are among the worst in the NBA in defensive rating.
Source: Shams Charania
LAL • Guard • #15
28 days ago
Reaves, who missed three games with a mild left calf strain, played 15 first-half minutes on Thursday before being ruled out at halftime. The Lakers announced that he would miss the remainder of the game with a sore left calf. More will be learned about the severity of the injury on Friday, with Marcus Smart likely returning to the starting lineup if Reaves has to miss time.
Source: Dan Woike
LAL • Forward • #28
28 days ago
Back in the Lakers’ lineup after missing two games with a groin injury, Hachimura offered little value in his 28 minutes. In addition to missing all six of his shot attempts, the Lakers forward only grabbed two rebounds. That equalled the tally of Deandre Ayton, who supplemented his two boards with 10 points on 5-of-6 shooting. The Lakers are off until Sunday; hopefully, that’s enough time for Hachimura to shake off the rust after a poor showing on Christmas Day.
LAL • Forward • #23
28 days ago
While James shot the ball reasonably well and recorded a complete stat line, the numbers felt a bit underwhelming, given how the game went. Including James, Luka Dončić was the lone Lakers starter to grab more than two rebounds as Houston dominated the boards. LeBron and the Lakers will look to end Week 10 on a high note when they host the Kings on Sunday.
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
28 days ago
Dončić played 34 minutes in his return from a leg contusion that kept him out of Tuesday’s loss to the Suns. Interestingly, the Lakers guard did not look entirely comfortable on his leg during the fourth quarter, but he was out there until about three minutes remaining. The Lakers don’t play again until Sunday, and they can ill afford to lose Dončić with Austin Reaves possibly aggravating his calf injury during the first half of Thursday’s defeat.
LAL • Guard • #15
28 days ago
Reaves, who returned from a strained left calf on Tuesday, was inserted back into the starting lineup on Thursday. The plan was to continue exercising caution, but the guard was not on the court at the start of the third quarter. Marcus Smart started the period and would remain in that role if Reaves has to miss time.
Source: Ryan Ward
LAL • Guard • #15
28 days ago
Dončić and Hachimura are back after missing the Lakers’ most recent game, pushing Nick Smith Jr. and Jake LaRavia to the bench. The other change is Reaves, who starts after coming off the bench in Tuesday’s loss to the Suns. While he does not have a specific minutes limit, the Lakers will exercise some caution with his workload. Marcus Smart will come off the bench, eliminating his already-low fantasy value.
Source: Edwin Garcia
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
28 days ago
Dončić and Hachimura are officially available for Thursday’s game after being considered probable earlier in the day. Their returns will push Nick Smith Jr. and Jake LaRavia to the bench. While LaRavia can still have some value in deeper leagues, that is not the case for Smith.
Source: Ryan Ward
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
28 days ago
Initially questionable after a one-game absence, Dončić is on track to return Thursday night. If so, he would push Nick Smith Jr. to the bench, and potentially out of the rotation entirely.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center-Forward • #11
28 days ago
Hayes will miss Thursday’s game with a sore left ankle. The good news for the Lakers is that Deandre Ayton (elbow) is back, so he’ll play most of the available minutes at the center position. Hayes’ absence likely means that Jarred Vanderbilt will spend some time at center when Ayton sits.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Forward • #28
29 days ago
Hachimura is on the injury report for right groin injury management reasons. It looks like the 27-year-old small forward will return to the starting lineup, though, given his probable listing. Jake LaRavia will likely head back to the Lakers’ bench with Hachimura back.
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
29 days ago
Dončić is officially listed as questionable with a leg injury on the Lakers’ injury report. Earlier in the day Wednesday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Dončić is expected to play against the Rockets Thursday. The 26-year-old point guard missed Tuesday’s game against the Suns, but we expect him to return after just a one-game absence.
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
29 days ago
Dončić will return following a one-game absence, and his return should mean reduced roles for Dalton Knecht, Nick Smith and Jake LaRavia. Not counting 2024 when he left early due to injury, Dončić has averaged 36.3 points, 10.3 assists and 6.3 rebounds across three career Christmas games.
Source: Shams Charania
LAC • Center • #11
30 days ago
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.
LAC • Guard • #1
30 days ago
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.
LAC • Forward • #2
30 days ago
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.
LAL • Guard • #36
30 days ago
Luka Dončić’s absence due to a leg contusion meant the Lakers needed more production from their remaining guards. While Smart and Nick Smith Jr. (12 points, one rebound, one assist and one three-pointer) both reached double figures, neither came through with the stat line that would spark intrigue among fantasy managers. It’s safe to leave Smart and Smith on the waiver wire in most redraft leagues.
LAL • Guard • #15
30 days ago
Reaves was back on the court after missing three games with a calf injury, and his minutes were restricted. For that reason, the Lakers guard came off the bench in Phoenix. Reaves shot the ball well, but it wasn’t enough to keep his team from getting blown out. The Lakers host the Rockets on Christmas Day, and a continuation of his minutes limit may result in Reaves coming off the bench again.
LAL • Center • #2
30 days ago
After missing two games with a right elbow injury, Ayton was back in the starting lineup on Tuesday. He recorded his 11th double-double, and the three steals were a season-high. Providing fifth-round value in eight-cat formats, Ayton has played consistent basketball in his first season with the Lakers. Not only has his team benefited, but so have those who are rostering the 7-footer.
LAL • Forward • #23
30 days ago
With Tuesday’s game getting away from the Lakers, James did not play at all during the fourth quarter. The final stat line was solid, but it was clear the Lakers missed Luka Dončić’s scoring and playmaking. Next up for LeBron and co. is a matchup with the Rockets on Christmas Day, and he’s made a habit of putting on a show in those games. Hopefully, James will be able to share the court with Dončić.
LAC • Center • #11
30 days ago
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.
Source: Justin Russo
LAL • Forward • #33
30 days ago
The Lakers are without Luka Dončić, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Smith and LaRavia have moved into the starting lineup, with the latter offering a higher fantasy ceiling. At best, Smith is worth a roll of the dice in deep leagues, as Austin Reaves is available. However, he’s coming off the bench and will be under a minutes restriction.
Source: NBA Lineups
LAL • Guard • #15
30 days ago
Reaves will return from a three-game absence, and he should be expected to handle a hefty workload with Luka Doncic (leg) out of action.
Source: Khobi Price
LAL • Guard • #15
about 1 month ago
Reaves has missed the Lakers’ last three games with a strained calf, but he may return to action on Tuesday. If he can play, Reaves would essentially fill the void left by Luka Dončić, who is out with a leg contusion. If Reaves cannot play, Dalton Knecht would figure more prominently in the rotation, potentially as a starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #2
about 1 month ago
Ayton is set to return Tuesday against the Suns after missing two games with an elbow injury. Jaxson Hayes and Jarred Vanderbilt will cede minutes to Ayton upon his return. The 27-year-old center remains a reliable starter in standard formats and the Lakers have three games this week.
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
Dončić suffered a lower left leg contusion during Saturday’s loss to the Clippers and did not return after halftime. While Dalton Knecht started the third quarter, the Lakers were already without Austin Reaves. If Reaves can play on Tuesday, there won’t be many minutes available to Knecht.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • • #
about 1 month ago
Niederhäuser has missed the Clippers’ last two games, and there’s a legitimate chance that he plays rotation minutes on Tuesday. With Ivica Zubac (ankle) out for at least three weeks, there is room for the rookie, likely behind Brook Lopez. Niederhäuser is not worth adding, but deep-league managers should monitor his playing time and production.
Source: Law Murray
LAL • Center • #2
about 1 month ago
Ayton has missed two straight games, but it appears he’s on the right track to return on Tuesday. If Ayton is available, Jaxson Hayes and Jarred Vanderbilt could see their roles reduced.
Source: Dave McMenamin
LAC • Center • #40
about 1 month ago
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.
Source: Chris Haynes
LAL • Forward • #33
about 1 month ago
Inserted into the Lakers’ starting lineup due to Rui Hachimura (groin) being sidelined, LaRavia posted his first double-double of the season. Add in the assists and steals, and this was one of his best performances of the season. Hachimura could also miss Tuesday’s game against the Suns, which would raise LaRavia’s fantasy ceiling in the short term.
LAL • Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
With Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton unavailable and Luka Dončić not returning for the second half, James was left to do most of the heavy lifting offensively. The Lakers’ forward, who turns 41 on December 30, showed that he still has plenty left in the tank, dropping his first 30-point game of the season. And over the last two weeks, LeBron has been close to a first-round player in eight-cat, 12-team formats. The Lakers play three games in Week 10, starting with the Suns on Tuesday.
LAC • Forward-Center • #20
about 1 month ago
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.
LAC • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Harden continued his climb up the NBA’s career assists list, as he passed Andre Miller to move into 12th during Saturday’s victory. “The Beard,” 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.
Source: NBA
LAC • Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
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 “bad” 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.
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
Dončić suffered a left leg contusion during the second quarter of Saturday’s game. While he finished out the half, the decision was made during the intermission that the Lakers’ star was done for the night. Dalton Knecht started the third quarter, and his viability as a streamer moving forward depends on the availability of both Dončić and Austin Reaves.
Source: Brett Siegel
LAC • Center • #40
about 1 month ago
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.
Source: Law Murray
LAL • Forward • #33
about 1 month ago
Already without Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton, the Lakers will also be without Rui Hachimura for Saturday’s game. LaRavia has been moved into the starting lineup, and he’s worth streaming in deep leagues due to the Lakers’ lack of healthy options. Also, look for Jarred Vanderbilt to figure more prominently off the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
LAC • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Harden is back in the Clippers’ lineup after a one-game absence. His return means that Bogdan Bogdanović 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.
Source: Justin Russo
LAC • Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Christie is back after sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Thunder. His return will most impact Kobe Sanders and Jordan Miller, as their playing time should decrease. None of these players needs to be rostered in redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Forward • #55
about 1 month ago
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.
Source: Law Murray
LAL • Forward • #28
about 1 month ago
Hachimura has been downgraded after initially being listed as questionable. His absence will likely open up a starting spot for Jake LaRavia, who has been productive in seven starts this season. Dalton Knecht should also play a larger role off the bench.
Source: Law Murray
LAC • • #
about 1 month ago
YKN wasn’t originally on the injury report, but he has now been ruled out for a second straight game. However, his role this season has been minimal, so his absence won’t impact the Clippers’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Forward • #28
about 1 month ago
Hachimura could miss a game for just the second time this season, which would likely allow Jake LaRavia to get the starting nod in place. In seven starts this season, LaRavia is averaging 10.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.6 steals per game.
Source: Law Murray
LAL • Center • #2
about 1 month ago
Ayton will miss a second straight game with a sore right elbow. While Jaxson Hayes started Thursday’s win over the Jazz, he only played 22 minutes, with Jarred Vanderbilt logging 25 off the bench. With the Clippers having Ivica Zubac in their starting lineup, Hayes may pick up a few more minutes on Saturday.
Source: Ryan Ward
LAC • Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Due to a sore right foot, Christie did not play in Thursday’s loss to the Thunder. His absence factored into Kobe Sanders and Jordan Miller picking up additional playing time, with the former logging 30 minutes. While that could be the case if Christie remains out, neither Sanders nor Miller should be rostered in fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Harden is back after sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Thunder. His return means that Bogdan Bogdanović will head to the bench, where he offers limited fantasy value at best.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
The Clippers were without James Harden (calf) for Thursday’s game, resulting in Bogdanović 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.
LAC • Forward-Center • #20
about 1 month ago
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.
LAC • Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
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.
LAC • Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Christie is dealing with right foot soreness. His current role isn’t significant enough to impact fantasy basketball with his availability and he should be left on the waiver wire for now.
LAC • Guard-Forward • #33
about 1 month ago
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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • • #
about 1 month ago
Niederhäuser’s absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed to play rotation minutes when available. He should only be rostered in dynasty leagues.
Source: Law Murray
LAC • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Harden played through the calf issue on Monday but was a shell of himself in a blowout loss to the Grizzlies. Bogdan Bogdanović 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.
Source: Joey Linn
LAC • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
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.
LAC • Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
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.
LAC • Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
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.