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LAC • Center • #22
6 days ago
With Yanic Konan-Niederhäuser (foot) done for the season, Jackson has moved into the backup center role. The former first-round pick had his best game as a Clipper on Saturday, recording a double-double along with three steals. Jackson played 24 minutes and even started the second half in place of starter Brook Lopez (four points, one rebound). The veteran center only played 12 minutes, and Saturday’s game, being the Clippers’ second in as many nights, may have been a factor. Consistency has been an issue for Jackson throughout his career, but he doesn’t need to play starters’ minutes to provide value. Keep an eye on him during the first two games of the Clippers’ four-game Week 20.
LAC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
6 days ago
In addition to having scored 20 points or more in five of his 11 appearances as a Clipper, Mathurin recorded his first double-double for the team on Saturday. While the defensive production was modest, all that was missing from the wing’s stat line was a three-pointer, as Mathurin missed all three of his attempts. Despite coming off the bench on most nights, he’s been productive enough to provide late-round value in 12-team formats.
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
6 days ago
After coming off the bench in each of his first two appearances for the Clippers, Garland moved into the starting lineup on Saturday. He was supposed to be limited to 24 minutes, but the point guard logged 28 against the Grizzlies. Garland didn’t record any defensive stats, which makes the field-goal percentage that much more impactful on his category league value. The Clippers’ four-game Week 20 includes a back-to-back, so Garland could be limited to three appearances.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
6 days ago
After playing 37 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Spurs, Leonard was limited to 28 minutes on Saturday. The decrease in playing time didn’t prevent him from having another standout performance, shooting over 50 percent from the field and 12-of-14 from the foul line. Leonard and the Clippers play four games in Week 20, starting with the Knicks on Monday.
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
6 days ago
After sitting out Friday’s loss to the Spurs, Garland is available. Saturday’s game will be his first as a starter since joining the Clippers, which may mean that Garland’s minutes limit has been relaxed. Kobe Sanders heads to the bench, where he offers limited fantasy value.
Source: NBA Lineups
LAC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
7 days ago
After putting up an efficient 23 points in Wednesday’s rout of the Pacers, Mathurin struggled in San Antonio. The eight points were the fewest in a game for the guard since joining the Clippers, and he entered Friday averaging 19.2 points in nine appearances. The overall body of work means that fantasy managers should not be too concerned about Mathurin, especially with the Clippers visiting the Grizzlies on Saturday.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
7 days ago
Leonard has scored at least 30 points in three of the seven games that he’s played since the All-Star break. Unfortunately for him and the Clippers, Friday’s performance wasn’t enough to keep the team from letting a 25-point lead slip away. That is of little concern to fantasy managers, who had to be pleased with Leonard’s final stat line. The Clippers play one more game in Week 19, visiting the Grizzlies on Saturday.
LAC • Center • #11
7 days ago
While it occurred in a losing effort, Lopez had one of his best games of the season on Friday. Shooting 7-of-11 from two and 4-of-8 from beyond the arc, the veteran center’s 26 points were the most in a game for him since December 26. On that night, Lopez scored a season-high 31 points against the Trail Blazers. With backup center Yanic Konan-Niederhäuser (foot) having suffered a season-ending Lisfranc injury during Wednesday’s win over the Pacers, the Clippers will need more from Lopez. On Friday, he played 34 minutes, the fourth time since the All-Star break that the 7-foot-1 center has played at least 30 in a game.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
7 days ago
Murphy has 64 points and 11 three-pointers in three games so far this week. The 25-year-old small forward led the Pelicans with 22 points and four three-pointers in Friday’s loss to the Suns. Murphy also had an impact on the defensive end with two steals and a block. He’s provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Pelicans close out the week against the Wizards on Sunday.
LAC • Shooting Guard • #10
7 days ago
Bogdanović is good to go for Friday’s game, but he’s unlikely to get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball. Leave him on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
7 days ago
Murray is back after sitting out Thursday’s win over the Kings. His return pushes Yves Missi to the bench, with the Pelicans beginning Friday’s game without a true center.
Source: NBA Lineups
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
8 days ago
Murray sat out Thursday for the first leg of the Pelicans’ back-to-back set, but he’ll be back in action against Phoenix and should handle a normal workload. Jeremiah Fears’ fantasy appeal takes a hit as a result of Murray’s availability.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Shooting Guard • #10
8 days ago
Bogdanović is a late addition to the injury report which doesn’t bode well for his chances of taking the court against San Antonio. His absence isn’t particularly notable for fantasy managers due to his lengthy absence and limited role in LA’s rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard • #
8 days ago
Fears’ six assists, which equalled his total from New Orleans’ prior two games, were the most for him since hitting that number in a February 21 win over the 76ers. The rookie guard played 28 minutes on Thursday, with his playing time receiving a slight boost due to Dejounte Murray (Achilles) being sidelined. With Murray likely playing on Friday in Phoenix, Fears will have a lower fantasy ceiling for New Orleans’ penultimate game of Week 19.
NOP • Center • #
8 days ago
While Yves Missi (7/2/1/2/4 in 16 minutes) received the starting nod on Thursday, Queen and Karlo Matković (9/9/2 with three blocks and one three-pointer) wound up playing more. In Queen’s case, a near double-double was accompanied by five assists in a solid offensive performance for the rookie. However, lapses in attention remain an issue on the defensive end of the floor, which will limit Queen’s playing time until he addresses them.
NOP • Small Forward • #14
8 days ago
Bey did not provide the most robust stat line in Sacramento, but he continues to put up the points. In the midst of the most productive season of his NBA career, the Pelicans forward has scored at least 20 points in 22 of the 57 games he’s appeared in. Rostered in 45 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Bey has the potential to be a league-winner where he is still on the waiver wire, especially in points leagues.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
8 days ago
Since returning from a shoulder injury that sidelined him for five games, Murphy has averaged 19.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.0 steals and 3.7 three-pointers while shooting 45.5 percent from the field. The Pelicans play two more games in Week 19, starting with Friday’s matchup with the Suns, and it isn’t guaranteed that Murphy will be available for both. If he sits on Friday, that spot in the lineup could go to Dejounte Murray (Achilles) after he was given Thursday night off.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
8 days ago
After putting up 24 points in his return to action on Tuesday against the Lakers, Zion dropped another 23 on the Kings. And he was efficient, shooting better than 70 percent from the field. Add in the rebounds and assists, and Thursday was an excellent night for those who have Zion rostered. The Pelicans are in Phoenix on Friday, and it remains to be seen if Williamson will be available. Back-to-backs weren’t an issue before his most recent ankle injury, so he may be able to play.
LAC • Center • #
8 days ago
The rookie big injured his foot on Wednesday and was already expected to miss the Clippers’ next two games. However, he’ll undergo surgery that will end his season early. He started to play more minutes after Ivica Zubac was traded to the Pacers, and there is still plenty of upside for the future. Over his final three games, he averaged 8.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in just 16.5 minutes per game. A foot injury is worrisome for a big, but if he’s able to fully recover ahead of next season, he could compete for the starting center job.
Source: Tomer Azarly
NOP • Center • #21
8 days ago
Murphy and Williamson are good to go for Thursday’s game, but the Pelicans won’t have Dejounte Murray for the first of two games they’ll play in as many nights. He’s been replaced in the lineup by Yves Missi, which raises the second-year center’s short-term fantasy value.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • Power Forward • #1
8 days ago
Zion was questionable for this game, but he will be good to go against Sacramento. He had 24 points against the Lakers on Thursday and will look to stay hot against a porous Kings defense.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #25
8 days ago
Murphy was upgraded from questionable to probable on Thursday afternoon, a sign that he was on track to play. He’ll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, with Bryce McGowens continuing to come off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
8 days ago
Friday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Clippers, who visit the Grizzlies on Saturday. Garland won’t be available for the matchup with the Spurs, which will likely result in more on-ball responsibility for Kris Dunn, who’s already in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #25
9 days ago
The late upgrade is good news for Murphy III, who returned earlier this week after missing five games with a shoulder injury. There was some thought that the Pelicans would hold the 25-year-old out against a tanking Kings team, but that doesn’t appear to be the case. As a result, Murphy III is in a great spot for fantasy production.
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
9 days ago
Garland’s playing time did not change much in his second appearance as a Clipper, with the 24 minutes being one more than his tally in Monday’s win over the Warriors. That said, he looked a bit more comfortable with his new teammates this time around, recording eight assists with two turnovers. Garland, who was responsible for five turnovers in his Clippers’ debut, also shot 50 percent from the field on Wednesday. While the Clippers play two more games in Week 19, the back-to-back likely means Garland will only be available for one.
LAC • Center • #11
9 days ago
Limited to six points in Monday’s win over the Warriors, Lopez nearly tripled his output in Wednesday’s blowout of the Pacers. The veteran center played 21 minutes, with the playing time taking a slight hit with the game being a blowout. At a minimum, the Clippers won’t have backup center Yanic Konan-Niederhäuser (foot) for their next two games, so that may result in a slight increase in playing time for Lopez. However, given how his workload has been managed, that isn’t guaranteed.
LAC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
9 days ago
Playing against the Pacers for the first time since being traded to the Clippers, Mathurin had an excellent night off the bench. The fourth-year guard shot the ball well from the field and the charity stripe while recording a complete stat line. Mathurin did his damage in 22 minutes, with his playing time being affected by the Clippers winning by a 130-107 final score. Since the trade, he’s averaged just over 29 minutes per game, so opportunities have not been hard to come by for Mathurin in his new home.
LAC • Center • #
9 days ago
Konan-Niederhäuser (foot) injured his right foot during the first half of Wednesday’s win over the Pacers. More will be learned about the severity of the injury on Thursday, and the rookie has already been ruled out for games in San Antonio (Friday) and Memphis (Saturday). If Konan-Niederhäuser has to miss time, Isaiah Jackson would slide into the backup center role. He played 18 minutes against the Pacers, finishing with 10 points, four rebounds, two assists and three blocked shots.
Source: Justin Russo
LAC • Small Forward • #2
9 days ago
Leonard only played 30 minutes on Wednesday, with the blowout ending his night after just three quarters. His consistent excellence has made him one of the best players in fantasy basketball this season, with the Clippers’ star last failing to score at least 20 points in a game on November 20. The Clippers play two more games in Week 19, but it’s a back-to-back. With the Spurs being on the slate for Friday and the Grizzlies the following night, it would be unsurprising if Leonard sits out the latter for injury management reasons.
LAC • Center • #
9 days ago
Konan-Niederhäuser injured his right foot when he landed awkwardly after attempting to block an Aaron Nesmith layup attempt during the first half of Wednesday’s game. While the rookie center required assistance getting back to the locker room, he was able to put some weight on his right foot. Isaiah Jackson has entered the rotation and will likely slide into the backup center role if Konan-Niederhäuser misses time.
Source: Law Murray
LAC • Power Forward • #20
9 days ago
Collins, who was diagnosed with a strained neck following Sunday’s win over the Pelicans, was already ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Clippers. He’ll also miss the team’s road back-to-back against the Spurs and Grizzlies on Friday and Saturday, meaning the soonest that he’ll play is on Monday. Kobe Sanders replaced Collins in the starting lineup the last time out and could hold onto that role for a few games.
Source: Joey Linn
NOP • Power Forward • #1
9 days ago
Williamson’s right ankle sprain has him back on the injury report after logging 33 minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Lakers. With the Pelicans facing the Suns the following night, it’s possible that Williamson sits out one of the next two games. With Dejounte Murray (Achilles) also out, DeAndre Jordan and Bryce McGowens may move up in the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
9 days ago
Murray will sit out Thursday’s game for injury management reasons, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. The Pelicans could go back to DeAndre Jordan, who moved into the starting lineup a few games before Murray made his season debut.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #25
9 days ago
Murphy, who recently returned to action after missing five games with a right shoulder contusion, is dealing with neck spasms. If he’s unable to play against the Kings, the Pelicans could look to Bryce McGowens to fill the void in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • • #
10 days ago
The center went undrafted in 2024 after spending four seasons at George Mason and one at Providence. He has been playing for the Birmingham Squadron, the Pelicans’ G League affiliate, in the two years since. Oduro has averaged 15.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.3 blocks per game this season and will join a crowded center room that includes Derik Queen, DeAndre Jordan, Karlo Matkovic and Kevon Looney, though none of them started in the Pelicans’ most recent game. This is a great opportunity for Oduro, but don’t expect him to be worth scooping up off the waiver wire.
Source: Shams Charania
NOP • Power Forward • #1
10 days ago
Following a one-game absence with an ankle injury, which came after playing in 35 straight games, Williamson returned to take on Los Angeles. Excluding the game he exited early with the ankle injury, Zion has scored at least 20 points in six straight games. They have a back-to-back on Thursday and Friday, and while Williamson had been playing in back-to-backs, there is a chance he sits out as he manages this ankle injury. If he does, he’ll likely sit against the Kings on Thursday and play against the Suns on Friday.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
10 days ago
This was Murphy’s second game back after missing five games with a shoulder injury. He scored 16 points in the first one, but he was more effective in this outing. Murphy has been excellent this season, but this two-game stretch hasn’t been his best. They have a back-to-back coming up on Thursday and Friday, but since it wasn’t a lower body injury, Murphy should be fine to suit up for both games.
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
10 days ago
Though Murray wasn’t able to get much going as a scorer in this game, he was able to stuff the stat sheet in a way that not many can. He also set a new season high for minutes, which is great to see after such a lengthy absence. Murray should be considered a must-roster player at this point, though that doesn’t mean he’ll play in back-to-backs. They play the Kings and Suns on Thursday and Friday, so expect him to be available for the more difficult matchup in Phoenix.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
10 days ago
With Williamson returning to action after a one-game absence, the Pelicans will begin Tuesday’s contest without a legitimate center. DeAndre Jordan heads to the bench, while Saddiq Bey continues to start. Given how well Bey has played this season, it would have been extremely difficult to remove him from the starting five.
Source: NBA Lineups
NOP • Power Forward • #1
10 days ago
Williamson will be back after missing just one game with an ankle injury. Trey Murphy returned to the lineup in that game and filled Zion’s starting spot. That likely means one of Saddiq Bey or Herb Jones will be pushed to a bench role, though both will still play significant minutes.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
LAC • Power Forward • #20
10 days ago
Collins remains out with a strained neck and has now missed four of the Clippers’ last five games. Kobe Sanders was the replacement in the starting lineup the last time out, with Nicolas Batum being another possibility.
Source: Joey Linn
LAC • Center • #
11 days ago
Brook Lopez (six points, four rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes) remains the Clippers’ starting center, but Konan-Niederhäuser has earned more playing time recently. On Monday, the rookie played 21 minutes and finished with an excellent stat line. Konan-Niederhäuser became the ninth Clippers rookie in franchise history to have multiple games of at least four blocked shots. Also, he became the second reserve in the last 30 years to record at least 11 points, nine rebounds, four blocks and two steals in a game, joining Montrezl Harrell. Rostered in one percent of Yahoo! leagues, Konan-Niederhäuser has provided 11th-round value over the past two weeks, according to Basketball Monster.
Source: Justin Russo
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
11 days ago
Garland made his long-awaited Clippers debut on Monday, and he did so coming off the bench. That was done for injury management reasons, with the point guard playing 23 minutes. There’s some work to be done establishing on-court chemistry with his teammates, as evidenced by Garland committing five turnovers. However, the most important takeaway for Monday was that he looked comfortable playing on the right great toe that sidelined him for six weeks. The Clippers’ final three games of Week 19 include a back-to-back, so Garland may only be available for two.
LAC • Point Guard • #8
11 days ago
Dunn isn’t required to be a prolific scorer for the Clippers, and he doesn’t need to be to make an impact. He had a good night shooting the ball against the Warriors, however, making 70 percent of his attempts. Add in the rebounds, assists and steals, and this was a good night for those with Dunn rostered. At some point, Dunn will be sharing the starting backcourt with Darius Garland, and his defensive ability will be of greater importance. He remains a player who should only be rostered in deep fantasy leagues.
Source: Justin Russo
LAC • Small Forward • #2
11 days ago
After starting slowly, the Clippers grabbed control of Monday’s game with a balanced offensive effort. Six players finished the game in double figures, with Leonard leading the way. Having entered the game averaging a career-best 27.9 points per game, he’s scored at least 20 in every game he’s played this season except for three. Leonard was highly efficient against the Warriors, and his final line only lacked a blocked shot. The Clippers play three more games in Week 19, starting with the Pacers on Wednesday.
LAC • Shooting Guard • #
11 days ago
The Clippers won’t have John Collins (neck) for Monday’s game, so Sanders moves into the starting lineup. While this gives the rookie’s fantasy value a slight boost, he may not play starters’ minutes, as Darius Garland will make his Clippers debut in a reserve role.
Source: NBA Lineups
NOP • Power Forward • #1
11 days ago
Williamson was held out of Sunday’s loss to the Clippers, the first game that he’s missed since December 11. If he’s able to play on Tuesday, Williamson may push Saddiq Bey out of the starting lineup. Bey will still play plenty, so those who have him rostered should not be too concerned.
Source: Will Guillory
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
12 days ago
It was reported over the weekend that Garland planned to make his Clippers debut on Monday, and now it’s official. Given the amount of time he’s missed, fantasy managers should expect Garland’s playing time to be limited for his first few games. Kris Dunn has been running the point, but he’ll likely shift off the ball whenever Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue decides to start Garland.
Source: Justin Russo
LAC • Power Forward • #20
12 days ago
While Collins left Sunday’s win over the Pelicans holding his arm after a collision with Derik Queen, the reason for his absence is listed as a sore neck. Nicolas Batum replaced Collins in the lineup when he missed two games with head and neck injuries, and that will likely be the case on Monday. However, there isn’t much to gain from streaming Batum.
Source: Justin Russo
LAC • Power Forward • #20
12 days ago
Collins was having a good game with 15 points and seven rebounds before running into Pelicans big man Derik Queen in the second half. The 28-year-old power forward left the floor holding his arm and in immense pain. Clippers coach Ty Lue had no update on Collins’ health status after the game. If Collins is out, Nicolas Batum would likely start again, though he isn’t worth streaming.
NOP • Point Guard • #
12 days ago
Fears continues to perk up with his play since the All-Star break. After recording 18 points and 11 rebounds in Saturday’s win over the Jazz, the 19-year-old point guard followed up with this monster performance in Sunday’s loss to the Clippers. Fears also had two blocks for the second game in a row. While his production so far hasn’t been consistent enough to make an impact in redraft leagues, he’s still very much on the radar going forward and in dynasty leagues.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
12 days ago
Leonard returned after missing Thursday’s loss to the Timberwolves with a sore left ankle. The 34-year-old small forward led the Clippers in scoring in the 20-point victory over the Pelicans on Sunday. Leonard has provided top-25 overall per game value over the last two weeks. The Clippers have four games in the upcoming week, starting with a matchup against the Warriors on Monday.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
12 days ago
Williamson had to leave Saturday’s win over the Jazz during the second quarter, and Sunday’s game will be the first that he’s missed since December 11. With Trey Murphy (shoulder) back, he can slide into Williamson’s spot in the starting lineup, while Dejounte Murray replaces Bryce McGowens.
Source: Justin Russo
LAC • Power Forward • #20
12 days ago
Collins is back after a two-game absence, giving the Clippers needed depth and production in the frontcourt. His return means that Nicolas Batum will come off the bench. Batum was not worth streaming when inserted into the starting lineup, so nothing changes regarding his fantasy value.
Source: Lauren Rosen
NOP • Power Forward • #1
13 days ago
Williamson exited Saturday’s win over the Jazz during the second quarter and did not return. He has appeared in a career-best 35 straight games, so continuing that streak may be a motivating factor for Zion to play on Sunday. If he doesn’t play, Trey Murphy (shoulder) is available and can slide into that spot in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
13 days ago
Murray is back after sitting out Saturday’s win over the Jazz for injury management reasons. His return likely pushes Bryce McGowens to the bench, eliminating the wing’s streaming value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #25
13 days ago
Murphy is back after missing the last five games with a right shoulder contusion. Sunday’s game will be the first this season that he and Dejounte Murray (Achilles) have played together. If Zion Williamson (ankle) can’t play, Saddiq Bey and DeAndre Jordan should remain in the starting lineup. One will likely head to the bench if Zion plays.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard • #
13 days ago
While Fears’ fantasy value has remained low, his production has improved since the All-Star break. On Saturday, the rookie guard recorded a season-high in rebounds and matched his previous high in blocked shots. The game has seemingly slowed down for Fears, and while that may not pay dividends in redraft leagues for this season, a solid finish would bode well for his dynasty league value moving forward.
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
13 days ago
After totaling 13 points on 3-of-12 shooting in New Orleans’ prior two games, Jones had one of his best offensive performances of the season on Saturday. The 17 points were the most in a game for the Pelicans’ wing since mid-January, and Jones recorded a season-high seven assists. In two games against the Jazz, he was responsible for 13 assists and four turnovers. Jones will look to finish Week 18 on a high note when the Pelicans visit the Clippers on Sunday.
NOP • Shooting Guard • #11
13 days ago
With Dejounte Murray (Achilles) sitting out the first game of New Orleans’ weekend back-to-back, McGowens was inserted into the starting lineup on Saturday. And he was productive, shooting 4-of-10 from beyond the arc. The 18 points were the most in a game for McGowens since January 7, when he dropped 20 in a loss to the Hawks. Even if Murray is available for Sunday’s game against the Clippers, McGowens may remain a starter, as Zion Williamson left Saturday’s victory during the first half with a sprained ankle.