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MIA • Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Smith should be available to occupy his typical role off the bench. He has been a solid source of steals this year, but he’s only played 17.1 minutes per game. Unless there are multiple backcourt injuries in front of him, he isn’t worth rostering.
Source: Anthony Chiang
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Adebayo has been ruled out against the Cavaliers on Wednesday, but this is a positive development for him. That will be a fourth straight absence for him, and his next chance to play will be on Friday against the Knicks. Kel’el Ware will continue to start at center until Adebayo is healthy. Bam was seen getting in some work after practice, with the posted video showing him doing defensive slides.
Source: Anthony Chiang
LAC • Forward-Center • #20
about 1 month ago
With Bradley Beal (hip) back on the sideline, Collins made his first start since joining the Clippers this offseason. While he was in the role many fantasy managers expected him to fulfill, the former Hawks forward struggled against the team that selected him in the 2017 draft. The bench role has limited Collins’ fantasy value, as he’s ranked outside the top-150 in nine-cat formats. He’s still rostered in 84 percent of Yahoo! leagues, with Beal’s injury putting some fantasy managers in a holding pattern. Collins’ production would not justify him being rostered in 12-team leagues if the Clippers were healthy.
LAC • Center • #40
about 1 month ago
Zubac recorded his fifth double-double in 10 games on Monday, continuing to provide solid fantasy value at the center position. Something to watch moving forward is Big Zu’s playing time, as he’s logged at least 30 minutes on five occasions. During the preseason, Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue said he wanted Zubac to play fewer minutes after he averaged 32 per game in 2024-25. However, offseason signing Brook Lopez (nine points, two assists, one block and two three-pointers) has not done enough to give the Clippers the two-headed monster they desired at the center position. If Zubac can consistently hit or exceed 30 minutes, his chances of making good on his Yahoo! ADP (41) increase.
LAC • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
While Harden’s three-point attempt with about 15 seconds remaining and the Clippers trailing by three drew some criticism, his play in the fourth was the only reason why the win was still for the taking. “The Beard” did more heavy lifting on a night when the Clippers were without Kawhi Leonard and Bradley Beal, recording his seventh triple-double in a Clipper uniform. Harden is now tied for the most triple-doubles in franchise history with Bob Kaufmann, Lamar Odom and Blake Griffin. It won’t be long until Harden occupies the top spot by himself.
Source: Justin Russo
MIA • Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Jaquez was one of two Heat players to establish a new career-high in rebounds, with Kel’el Ware being the other. Challenging to assess during draft season, Jaquez has provided excellent fantasy value despite coming off the bench. Rostered in 43 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he’s providing fifth-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. It’s fair to question what Jaquez can do once the Heat get Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo back, but that shouldn’t be a concern at this moment. The only negative is that Miami plays only twice more in Week 4 and will be finished with their week on Friday.
MIA • Center • #7
about 1 month ago
Ware’s performance and effort level against the Cavaliers is what the Heat and fantasy managers want to see consistently. The second-year center’s 19 rebounds were a career-high, and one more than the Cleveland tandem of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen combined to grab. Despite the inconsistent play, Ware is still close to a top-75 player in nine-cat formats. Games like Monday’s show what he’s capable of doing when the effort level matches the upside.
MIA • Forward • #22
about 1 month ago
Based on his Yahoo! ADP of 11o, Wiggins was expected to provide late-round value in 12-team leagues this season. He’s been better than that so far, sitting within the top-75 in nine-cat formats. He made the game’s biggest play in Monday’s overtime thriller, slamming home an alley-oop pass from Nikola Jović as time expired to give Miami the win. The Heat not having Tyler Herro or Bam Adebayo gives Wiggins more room to work out of necessity, and he’s answered the call more often than not so far.
Source: NBA
MIA • Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Having recorded six games of 20 points or more in his first seven appearances for the Heat, Powell dropped his first 30-point game on Monday. He was in “attack mode” throughout, resulting in the veteran guard attempting 14 free throws. With Bam Adebayo joining Tyler Herro on the sideline, even more of the offense runs through Powell, and he’s been up to the task. With unrestricted free agency on the horizon, Powell is providing top-25 value in nine-cat formats.
LAC • Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Miller is officially available to make his first appearance of the season, but it isn’t guaranteed that he’ll be in the rotation. The absence of Bradley Beal and Kawhi Leonard gives Miller an outside shot of playing, but there’s no need to consider him for fantasy lineups.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
Initially questionable for Monday’s game, Beal is out with a sore hip. He’ll be replaced in the starting lineup by John Collins, with Kris Dunn serving as the starting two-guard. Collins’ fantasy value has suffered this season, as Derrick Jones Jr. has remained a starter and played well. Collins is already rostered in most 12-team leagues, and the lineup change gives his fantasy value a welcome boost. There is some concern that Beal’s hip injury will keep him out for multiple games; he’s undergoing further testing to determine the severity.
Source: Joey Linn
MIA • Center • #7
about 1 month ago
Ware popped up on the injury report with a hip injury, but was ultimately ruled in against the Cavaliers on Monday. With Bam Adebayo (toe) set to miss another game, Ware is an excellent streaming option despite the difficult matchup with Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.
MIA • Center • #7
about 1 month ago
Ware popped up on the injury report with a right hip flexor strain. While that all sounds concerning, the Heat are listing him as probable for Monday’s game against the Cavaliers. With Bam Adebayo (toe) already ruled out, Ware is a worthwhile streaming option if he plays.
Source: Brai Williams
LAC • Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Miller has yet to appear in a game this season, as he injured his hamstring during the preseason. Even with Kawhi Leonard (ankle) unavailable, Miller is unlikely to get the opportunities needed to merit being rostered in any fantasy league.
Source: Justin Russo
LAC • Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
Beal is back on the injury report. The good news is that it is due to a sore hip, rather than the knee that was operated on during the offseason. With Kawhi Leonard (ankle) out, there are more scoring opportunities available to Beal. His production still hasn’t reached the point where he’ll provide solid fantasy value, but the ceiling is higher with no Leonard on the floor.
Source: Justin Russo
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Adebayo will miss a third straight game, which should mean another start for Kel’el Ware. Over his last two games sans Bam, Ware has recorded 18 rebounds, two steals and six blocks.
Source: Ira Winderman
LAC • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
It was an off night overall for Harden, who didn’t record a single rebound over 40 minutes of action somehow, but he did enough to record his fourth double-double in eight games to open the season. He struggled mightily from downtown in this one, draining just 2 of 10 from three-point range. The Clippers, who have been without star Kawhi Leonard for three straight games due to a sprained ankle, will get back to business on Monday when they host the Hawks.
LAC • Center • #40
about 1 month ago
Zubac reached the 20-point plateau for the second straight contest as he was able to exploit Phoenix’s lack of impact interior talent by knocking down 10 of 12 shots in the paint. The 28-year-old center has gotten off to a bit of a slow start, averaging 14.4 points, 9.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and one block through eight games.
MIA • Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Jović nearly recorded a triple-double off the bench against a Portland team that entered the night ranked ninth in defensive rating. He connected on three of seven attempts from beyond the arc and shot 63 percent from the field overall. The 22-year-old hasn’t exactly been a consistent fantasy contributor this season, but performances like this offer glimpses of his all-around upside as he continues to develop. An increase in three-point volume would go a long way toward unlocking his long-term scoring ceiling.
MIA • Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Jaquez, who entered the night questionable with an ankle injury, served as Miami’s offensive catalyst, dishing out seven assists and delivering several clutch buckets — including a go-ahead layup with just over two minutes left. The 24-year-old guard has done a little bit of everything for the Heat while Tyler Herro remains sidelined following offseason ankle surgery, averaging 17 points, seven rebounds, and five assists in 30 minutes per game — all career highs.
LAC • Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Lue did say the injury isn’t one they consider to be serious, which is good news. However, the Clippers will have to operate without him for now. Nicolas Batum should continue to start in his place, but that hasn’t resulted in much fantasy production from him.
Source: Duane Rankin
MIA • Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Jaquez exited early on Friday with an ankle injury and popped up on the injury report as questionable as a result. However, Jaquez will be available and should play a significant role off the bench after logging 33 minutes in a blowout win against Charlotte.
Source: Ira Winderman
MIA • Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Both wings were initially listed as probable, so their availability isn’t surprising. They’ll both occupy their typical spots in the starting lineup, barring a change from Heat coach Erik Spoelstra.
Source: Ira Winderman
MIA • Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Larsson is still likely to play given his probable designation. He would even have some fantasy value in deeper formats if Norman Powell or Jaime Jaquez Jr. are unable to suit up after suffering injuries on Friday night. Larsson is coming off a 20-point game on Friday night as well.
MIA • Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Jaquez left Friday’s game against the Hornets with an ankle injury. The 24-year-old shooting guard sprained his ankle with just minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. His status is up in the air given his questionable designation. If Jaquez is ruled out, Nikola Jovic figures to see additional minutes.
MIA • Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Powell briefly left Friday’s game against the Hornets with a sprained ankle. The 32-year-old point guard finished the game with a team-high 25 points in 27 minutes. Powell is on the injury report for Saturday, but he’s likely to suit up given his probable designation.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Adebayo was diagnosed with a big toe sprain earlier this week. While the 28-year-old center is set to miss his second consecutive game, it’s a relief for fantasy managers that he avoided a major injury. Kel’el Ware should continue to start in place of Adebayo until he returns.
MIA • Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Jaquez has gotten off to an excellent start this season, providing seventh-round value in nine-cat formats. Unfortunately, fantasy managers will have to account for the possibility that he doesn’t play in Saturday’s game against Portland after spraining his left ankle with just over a minute remaining in Friday’s victory. If Jaquez sits, that would free up additional minutes for fellow reserve Nikola Jović, who finished with 10 points, four rebounds, three assists, three steals and one blocked shot in 19 minutes.
MIA • Center • #7
about 1 month ago
Friday’s game was the first for Miami since losing Bam Adebayo to a foot injury during Wednesday’s loss to the Nuggets. After coming off the bench in the two previous games, Ware moved into the starting lineup on Friday, and he struggled offensively. The second-year center shot 2-of-7 inside the restricted area, which was a disappointing output. Depending on how long the Heat will be without Adebayo, they’ll need Ware to be consistently productive.
MIA • Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Larsson has started Miami’s last six games, providing inconsistent value on the offensive end of the floor. He’s reached double figures three times, with Friday’s point total being a career-high for the second-year wing. Rostered in one percent of Yahoo! leagues, Larsson has been an 11th-round player in nine-cat formats since moving into the starting five. If Norman Powell or Jaime Jaquez Jr. cannot play in Saturday’s game against Portland after suffering sprained ankles during Friday’s victory, Larsson will be worth the risk in deeper leagues.
MIA • Forward • #22
about 1 month ago
For the first time this season, Wiggins has scored 20 points or more in consecutive games. A top-50 player over the last week, the Heat forward has been a seventh-round player in nine-cat formats this season. His short-term value will be impacted by the availability of Norman Powell and Jaime Jaquez Jr., who both suffered sprained ankles during Friday’s victory. Add Bam Adebayo’s foot injury, and this is a good time to have Wiggins on your fantasy roster.
MIA • Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Powell, who missed three games last week with a groin injury, exited Friday’s game during the second quarter after spraining his right ankle. The good news is that he was back on the court to begin the third quarter and ultimately logged 27 minutes. However, with the Heat hosting the Trail Blazers, there may be some concern surrounding Powell’s availability. Consider him questionable for Miami’s final game of Week 3.
LAC • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
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.
Source: Joey Linn
LAC • Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
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.
Source: Janis Carr
MIA • Center • #7
about 1 month ago
Ware rejoins Miami’s starting lineup in the absence of Bam Adebayo, who suffered a toe injury in Wednesday’s loss to the Nuggets. Ware has been in and out of the starting lineup to begin his second NBA season, but given the expected boost in opportunities, he could be on double-double watch on Friday. The Heat will look to get on the right side of .500 as they take on the Hornets.
Source: Brady Hawk
MIA • Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Larsson has been upgraded from questionable to available and should retain his place in the starting lineup. While he’s had his moments, the second-year wing has not been consistent enough to merit being rostered in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Ira Winderman
MIA • Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Larrson was added to the injury report early Friday afternoon, potentially leaving the Heat down a wing within the rotation. If he can’t play, one of Jaime Jaquez Jr., Nikola Jović or Simone Fontecchio will move into the starting lineup. Of the four options, Jaquez offers the highest fantasy upside.
Source: Ira Winderman
LAC • Center • #40
about 1 month ago
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.
LAC • Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
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.
LAC • Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Christie hasn’t been part of the rotation this season, but with James Harden (personal) and Kawhi Leonard (ankle) both out, he was given the opportunity to play a large role off the bench. He took full advantage, setting a new career-high for points. Perhaps Christie will earn more minutes, but he won’t play a significant role consistently this season. However, he’s an intriguing stash in dynasty leagues.
LAC • Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
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.
Source: Law Murray
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Adebayo left Wednesday’s game after only eight minutes with what was referred to as a foot injury. He had an MRI today, and the results appear to be great news for the Heat. A big toe sprain could linger, and the Heat are likely to be cautious with their big man this early in the season, but it’s a relief for the team that Adebayo has avoided a major injury. Kel’el Ware figures to pick up big minutes on Friday and would be worth an add in fantasy leagues as long as Adebayo is out.
Source: Miami Heat
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Adebayo left Wednesday’s game after only eight minutes with what was referred to as a foot injury. He had an MRI on Thursday, and the results appear to be great news for the Heat. A big toe sprain could linger, and the Heat are likely to be cautious with their big man this early in the season, but it’s a relief for the team that Adebayo has avoided a major injury. Kel’el Ware should start in place of Adebayo and see a big boost in production until Adebayo returns.
Source: Miami Heat
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Adebayo injured his left foot during the first half of Thursday’s game, and while the Heat announced that he was questionable to return, the three-time All-Star never did. Losing Bam for an extended period of time would be massive for the Heat, thrusting Kel’el Ware into the spotlight. He played 27 minutes off the bench in Denver, finishing with 13 points, 13 rebounds, four steals, one block and two three-pointers. Ware is rostered in 60 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and managers in 10-team leagues may want to get ahead of the rush to add the second-year center.
Source: Will Manso
MIA • Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Powell returned from a groin injury that caused him to miss three games on Monday with 21 points in a win over his former team the Clippers. The 32-year-old shooting guard continues to look like he’s over the injury as he dropped 23 points and four threes on the Nuggets on Wednesday. Powell will have Thursday off before the Heat play a back-to-back on Friday and Saturday. Playing in both of those games appears to be the last hurdle for Powell.
MIA • Center • #7
about 1 month ago
Ware moved back to the bench on Monday with Norman Powell returning after missing three games with a groin injury. The 21-year-old center then ended up starting the second half on Wednesday while Bam Adebayo didn’t return to the game after suffering a foot injury. Ware was able to manage a double-double in 27 minutes off the bench. His fantasy value would increase significantly if Adebayo were to miss time. Ware is rostered in just 60 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
LAC • Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
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.
Source: Tomer Azarly
LAC • Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
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.
Source: Joey Linn
LAC • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
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.
Source: Joey Linn
LAC • Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
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.
LAC • Forward-Center • #20
about 1 month ago
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.
LAC • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
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.
LAC • Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
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.
Source: NBA Lineups
LAC • Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
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 Bogdanović 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.
Source: Law Murray
LAC • Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
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.
Source: Law Murray
LAC • Center • #40
about 1 month ago
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.
LAC • Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
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 an 11-year personal win streak 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.
Source: Justin Russo
LAC • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
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.
LAC • • #
about 1 month ago
Niederhauser will be available Monday after missing Friday’s win over the Pelicans with a sprained ankle. His availability will not impact fantasy basketball, with Ivica Zubac and Brook Lopez being the first two centers in the rotation.
Source: Law Murray
LAC • Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
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.