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LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
11 months ago
Harden and the Clippers did what many did not believe them capable of before the season began, avoiding the play-in tournament due to their win in San Francisco. The Beard finished a game with at least 30 points and 10 assists for the 106th time in his career, tied for second-most in league history. Due to Sunday’s victory, the Clippers will be the fifth seed in the West, and they’ll face Denver in the first round.
LAC • Center • #40
11 months ago
Zubac, one of the most improved players in the NBA this season, ended his regular season with another stellar performance. He’s recorded his 59th double-double and 15th in as many games. Thanks to their win over the Warriors, the Clippers will be the fifth seed in the West, with Denver being their first-round opponent. To say the matchup with Nikola Jokic will be challenging for Zubac would be an understatement, but he has been excellent this season.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
11 months ago
Leonard was outstanding on Sunday, as the Clippers’ overtime victory gave the team the fifth seed in the West. His workload was just as encouraging as Leonard’s production, as he played 47 of 53 minutes without issues. The Clippers avoiding the play-in tournament gets their stars additional time off ahead of next weekend’s Game 1 in Denver, which could be critical for Leonard. After years of struggling with injuries, he appears to be in his best form.
SAS • Small Forward • #0
11 months ago
After missing Friday’s game against the Suns, Johnson was available for San Antonio’s season finale. He ended up being their leading scorer off the bench to help them end the year on a high note. Johnson’s season was disappointing as his points, rebounds, assists, three-pointers and minutes all took a big hit. He averaged just 12.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 triples in a 23.9 minutes per game, though he was available for 77 games. He may not be a great fantasy option, but Johnson is a really strong reserve scorer for a Spurs team that should make a return to the postseason next year.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
11 months ago
Though he didn’t have an efficient shooting performance, Castle was able to close out his rookie season on a high note. This was his eighth-straight game with at least five assists, and he has scored at least 20 points in four of those games. Castle will likely be named the Rookie of the Year for this season, and he has a bright future ahead of him. However, while he will have a good chance to start for the Spurs next season, he may not make the same statistical impact with the rest of the team healthy.
SAS • Point Guard • #3
11 months ago
Paul has had another solid season, though it has gone under the radar at times. However, with an appearance on Sunday, Paul was able to play in all 82 games for just the second time in his career. That is wildly impressive for a point guard who will turn 40 years old next month. Paul is nowhere near as productive as he once was, but he is still one of the best passers in the league at his age. As long as he is playing, there won’t be many players in the league who can match his combination of assists and steals with limited turnovers. Paul is a free agent this offseason and should be able to find a home if he wants to continue playing — his fantasy value will probably hinge on what kind of role he can find.
SAS • Point Guard • #3
11 months ago
Paul has had another solid season, though it has gone under the radar at times. However, with an appearance on Sunday, Paul was able to play in all 82 games for just the second time in his career. That is wildly impressive for a point guard who will turn 40 years old next month. Paul is nowhere near as productive as he once was, but he is still one of the best passers in the league at his age. As long as he is playing, there won’t be many players in the league who can match his combination of assists and steals with limited turnovers.
LAC • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #7
11 months ago
Due to a knee injury, Coffey has not appeared in a game since March 30. While he should play rotation minutes off the bench, the Clippers’ wing is unlikely to get the opportunities needed to impact active fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Small Forward • #0
11 months ago
Johnson will be on the court for San Antonio’s season finale after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Suns. However, he may not be a lock to play significant minutes since the Spurs have nothing on the line. Malaki Branham and David Duke Jr., who aren’t as proven as Johnson, could play more on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
11 months ago
Vassell will miss San Antonio’s final two games, a somewhat fitting end to his 2024-25 campaign. Due to injury, he missed 14 of the Spurs’ first 19 games and struggled to get going once wholly healthy. The good news for fantasy managers is that Vassell was far more impactful after the All-Star break, which enabled him to finish as a top-100 player in eight- and nine-cat formats. He’s capable of being much better than that, but Vassell has surpassed 65 games played once in his first five NBA seasons.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Small Forward, Power Forward, and Shooting Guard • #33
11 months ago
Batum’s absence impacts the Clippers’ rotation for Sunday’s game more. His absence means additional playing time for Derrick Jones Jr., but “Airplane Mode” is not worth the risk in most active fantasy leagues. Mills has not played consistent rotation minutes this season. Depending on Sunday’s results, the Clippers can finish anywhere fourth, fifth or seventh in the Western Conference standings.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
11 months ago
Harden recorded the 80th triple-double of his career and made a few big plays late to help the Clippers secure the win. He also had a few rough plays down the stretch that nearly cost them, including two missed free throws and a turnover that gave the Kings the ball with two seconds left and a chance to win. It has been an excellent season for Harden, and he has really picked up his play recently as the Clippers push for a higher seed in the playoffs. They’ll take on the Warriors in the regular season finale on Sunday.
LAC • Center • #40
11 months ago
This was the 14th-straight double-double for Zubac, which is the longest active streak in the league and the fifth-longest streak this season. Only Domantas Sabonis (24, 18), Giannis Antetokounmpo (19) and Karl-Anthony Towns (18) have had longer double-double streaks this year. Zubac has had a fantastic season and has only improved as the year progressed. He’ll be candidate to make an All-Defensive team and is a big reason why the Clippers will have a chance to host in the first round of the playoffs.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
11 months ago
Leonard made his presence felt in the first half and entered the break with 20 points, which included a triple with one second left in the second quarter to give the Clippers a halftime lead. Leonard has been playing at a high level over the past month and is a big reason why the Clippers are one of the hottest teams in the league entering the postseason. They will play the Warriors on Sunday to wrap up the regular season in what will be a must-win game for both teams.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #54
11 months ago
With Harrison Barnes shut down at halftime, Mamukelashvili started the second half of Friday’s game. The 2021 second-round pick had a productive night, shooting over 50 percent from the field and finishing one block shy of a complete stat line. Since Barnes is looking to play all 82 games, he’ll likely start Sunday’s game against the Raptors. But there should still be plenty of playing time available to Mamukelashvili, who can provide value in those situations.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
11 months ago
The betting favorite for Rookie of the Year honors, Castle finished Friday’s defeat with his sixth double-double. He also only committed two turnovers, efficiently making plays for his teammates. Chris Paul (one assist and two blocks) only played 14 minutes on Friday; his focus is on playing all 82 games. If a similar approach is taken for Sunday’s season finale against the Raptors, Castle will again spend more time as the Spurs’ primary playmaker.
SAS • Small Forward • #30
11 months ago
Champagnie started Friday’s game as Devin Vassell was out with a sore left ankle. Add in Harrison Barnes (two points, five rebounds and one assist) only playing 15 minutes, and there was ample room for Champagnie to put up numbers. He’s scored 20 points or more in four games this season, one more than his first two NBA seasons combined. While Barnes will likely start Sunday’s season finale against the Raptors, his minutes will likely be limited since the goal is to play all 82 games. That raises Champagnie’s ceiling, especially if Vassell remains out.
LAC • Guard • #24
11 months ago
Powell will be back after a one-game absence, which means that the Clippers will be at full strength in an important matchup for seeding in the West. Powell’s return will push Derrick Jones Jr. back to the bench and eliminate any streaming value that he held. Zubac will occupy his typical spot in the starting unit.
Source: Law Murray
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
11 months ago
Vassell has snapped out of his recent mini-slump, scoring 45 points across his last two appearances. Over the past two weeks, he has been a top-60 player in nine-cat formats, by far the Spurs’ most valuable option in category leagues. However, with the Spurs officially eliminated from postseason contention, it’s fair to wonder if Vassell’s minutes will decrease during the season’s final week. If so, that would be bad news for Vassell managers whose leagues will be active.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
11 months ago
Castle has scored 22 points in four of his last seven appearances, including Sunday’s performance. However, efficiency remains an issue, with the rookie shooting 40.5 percent from the field over the past two weeks. Add in an average of three turnovers per game and limited defensive production, and Castle is ranked well outside the top-150 in eight- and nine-cat formats. That said, Castle is worth the risk despite those issues since his availability is not an issue.
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
11 months ago
Harden recorded his second points/assists double-double in three games on Saturday, with the 14 helpers being the most he’s recorded in a game since March 4. Over the past month, The Beard has provided top-10 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. While the turnovers have decreased slightly, Harden’s scoring output has increased. He’s averaged 23.9 points per game over the past month, just over one point higher than his season average of 22.5. The Clippers end the regular season with a four-game Week 23, starting with the Spurs on Tuesday.
LAC • Center • #40
11 months ago
Zubac may not be a popular name in most mainstream conversations regarding the Most Improved Player award, but he deserves to be mentioned. The Clippers’ center is having a career year, and he was elite on Saturday. Zubac did not miss a shot from the field or the foul line, and the double-double was his 55th of the season. By comparison, he had 50 double-doubles in the prior two seasons combined. From a fantasy standpoint, Zubac has offered fourth-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past month.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
11 months ago
Saturday’s game went as well as the Clippers could have hoped regarding Leonard. For the first time this season, he played both games of a back-to-back. Also, Leonard was effective while on the court and only needed to play for 25 minutes. Kawhi has been on fire over the past month, providing top-10 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. The Clippers’ four-game Week 23 begins with a Tuesday/Wednesday back-to-back, and one of those games is against a team headed to the lottery in San Antonio. Although Saturday’s experience was positive, it isn’t guaranteed Leonard will be available for both ends of the Clippers’ final back-to-back of the season.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
11 months ago
For the first time this season, Leonard is available for both games of a back-to-back. With the Clippers blowing out the Mavericks on Friday, he only needed to play 24 minutes. For the rematch, Leonard will be limited to 25-30 minutes. Derrick Jones Jr. and Bogdan Bogdanovic miss out on boosts to their respective fantasy values with Leonard in the lineup.
Source: Law Murray
LAC • Small Forward • #2
11 months ago
Unlike previous back-to-backs, the door is open for Leonard to be available for both ends. He only needed to play 24 minutes in Friday’s rout of the Mavericks, which may increase his chances of being available Saturday night. If Leonard does not play, Derrick Jones Jr. is the likely replacement in the lineup, while Ben Simmons would have an enhanced role off the bench.
Source: Law Murray
LAC • Guard-Forward • #25
11 months ago
Simmons was held out of Friday’s win over the Mavericks for injury management reasons, while Miller has not appeared in a game since March 12. Simmons will be in the rotation, especially if Kawhi Leonard (questionable) does not play, while Miller is unlikely to have a role.
Source: Law Murray
LAC • Center • #40
11 months ago
Zubac has recorded a double-double in ten straight games, with Friday’s effort pushing his tally to 54 for the season. The Clippers’ center continues to impress, and he has been a fourth-round player in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Even better for the Clippers is Zubac played 27 minutes on Friday, the second time he’s failed to pass that number since the All-Star break. The Clippers are in a hotly contested race in the middle of the Western Conference, so any opportunity to get their starters additional rest will be welcomed.
LAC • Guard • #24
11 months ago
Powell was solid on Friday, but fantasy managers were doomed when the game got out of hand by halftime. Over the past two weeks, he has only been an 11th-round player in nine-cat formats, five rounds lower than his season-long value. The decreased scoring output has been a factor, with Powell averaging 17.0 points per game over the past two weeks. By comparison, he’s averaging 22.2 points for the season. He’ll look to have a more productive night on Saturday when the Clippers host the Mavericks again.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
11 months ago
While Leonard has not reached the point where he’ll be allowed to play both games of back-to-backs, the door has not been completely closed on his playing Saturday against the Mavericks. Following Friday’s victory, the Clippers’ star said, “We’ll see” when asked if he’ll be available. For fantasy managers, it would certainly be helpful if Leonard were to play, especially after logging 24 minutes on Friday.
Source: Law Murray
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
11 months ago
Vassell missed Wednesday’s game against the Nuggets with an ankle injury, but returned Friday and played 36 minutes. He appeared to show no ill effects as he poured in 24 points on 18 shots including six made three-pointers. Vassell also added three steals on the defensive end. He’s a productive player when available, though the Spurs could look to cut his playing time as they look ahead to the draft.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
11 months ago
Castle just missed a triple-double for the second consecutive game Friday against the Cavaliers. The 20-year-old shooting guard was just one rebound away from a triple-double after he finished just one assist away from a triple-double Wednesday against the Nuggets. Even without the triple-doubles, Castle is still putting up impressive outings as he pushes for the Rookie of the Year Award. He’s also turned the ball over just four times in his last two games after turning the ball over seven times against the Magic Tuesday.
SAS • Center-Forward • #28
11 months ago
Bassey is available after being listed as questionable, though he continues to manage a knee injury that kept him out for a month. The 24-year-old played just 10 minutes against the Warriors last Sunday and fantasy managers should expect his minutes to be limited once again Friday.
SAS • Small Forward • #0
11 months ago
No surprise here as Johnson was listed as probable Friday against the Cavaliers. The 25-year-old small forward missed Wednesday’s game with a back injury and his return will significantly alter Julian Champagnie’s minutes.
LAC • Guard-Forward • #25
11 months ago
The Clippers have a mini-series against Dallas on Friday and Saturday, and Simmons will sit out the first leg. Kawhi Leonard will be available, so Tyronn Lue may be trying to stagger their availability as to not fully punt on either game. Nicolas Batum should take on extra minutes with Simmons sidelined.
Source: Tomer Azarly
LAC • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #7
11 months ago
Both wings will remain sidelined for another game, and there isn’t a clear timeline for when either will return. Derrick Jones Jr. will continue to take on a few extra minutes off the bench, but with Kawhi Leonard available, that isn’t a large enough role for him to provide value in standard-sized leagues.
Source: Tomer Azarly
SAS • Center-Forward • #28
11 months ago
Bassey missed the Spurs’ last two games with a knee issue after returning from a month-long absence on Sunday. He only played 10 minutes in his return, and if he suits up on Friday, his role will likely be limited once again.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Small Forward • #0
11 months ago
Johnson is expected to be back after missing Wednesday’s game against Denver. Julian Champagnie took on extra minutes with both Johnson and Devin Vassell sidelined, but his role will decrease with both wings back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Power Forward • #10
11 months ago
This will be a third-straight absence for Sochan, which means that Bismack Biyombo should continue to start at center, with Julian Champagnie taking on extra minutes off the bench. Neither player has been great in place of Sochan, though Champagnie has been a slightly better option.
Source: Paul Garcia
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
11 months ago
Vassell missed Wednesday’s game against Denver, which allowed Julian Champagnie to slide into the starting lineup. With Vassell back and Keldon Johnson probable, Champagnie will return to playing a reserve role, which will eliminate the streaming value that he held.
Source: Paul Garcia
LAC • Shooting Guard • #10
11 months ago
While Bogdanovic has been a solid addition to the Clippers’ roster, his production has tailed off over the past two weeks. During this stretch, he’s ranked outside the top 200 in eight- and nine-cat formats. Wednesday was one of Bogdanovic’s good nights, but he’s only reached double figures in four of his last eight appearances. He remains rostered in 60 percent of Yahoo! leagues, but that’s due more to the expectations for Bogdanovic while he was with the Hawks than what he’s done recently.
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
11 months ago
Surprisingly, Harden’s double-double on Wednesday was his first since March 16. However, despite the decrease in assist production, The Beard has been a first-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Harden has shot 45.7 percent from the field during this stretch, more than five percentage points higher than his 40.1 percent shooting over the course of the season. If he can maintain the improved efficiency through the Clippers’ final two games of Week 22, Harden may be able to carry some fantasy managers to a championship.
LAC • Center • #40
11 months ago
This has been a career year for Zubac, who deserves to be included in Most Improved Player conversations. The Clippers center recorded his 53rd double-double of the season on Wednesday, and the six assists were the most in a game for him since March 16. Over the past two weeks, Zubac has provided fourth-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. The Clippers play two games against the Mavericks to end Week 22, and those matchups may be more challenging since Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II have rejoined the Dallas rotation.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
11 months ago
Leonard has scored 20 points or more in 10 straight games and has the look of a player primed to put on a show during the postseason. The Clippers forward has rewarded those who patiently awaited his return from offseason knee surgery, and The Klaw could prove to be a league winner. Over the past two weeks, Leonard has been a first-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats. The lone negative for fantasy managers is the Clippers’ schedule, as they end Week 22 with a Friday/Saturday back-to-back against the Mavericks, which means Leonard will likely sit out one of those games.
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
11 months ago
Barnes has now scored at least 20 points in back-to-back games after having not scored 20 points in a game since March 10. The 32-year-old small forward has moved up the pecking order on offense due to the multitude of injuries that the Spurs have had to deal with, which included Devin Vassell, Jeremy Sochan and Keldon Johnson on against Denver. He has put together two consecutive strong performances, and he should continue to be a top scoring option for San Antonio. However, his inconsistent production and lack of contributions in other categories make him a difficult player to rely on in fantasy hoops.
SAS • Small Forward • #30
11 months ago
Champagnie moved into the starting lineup Wednesday with Devin Vassell out. Despite playing 32 minutes for the second night in a row, his production fell off a bit as he only had 14 points. Champagnie struggled from three-point land as he went 2-of-9 from distance, compared to 5-of-9 against Orlando on Tuesday. Champagnie is merely a streaming option when the Spurs are missing a starter.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
11 months ago
Castle was just one assist shy of a triple-double Wednesday against the Nuggets. The 20-year-old shooting guard continues to finish the season out strong as he pushes for the Rookie of the Year award. Castle improved greatly in the turnover category as he committed just one turnover after turning it over seven times against the Magic on Tuesday. Those turnovers have sabotaged his fantasy value this year, but the future is bright for Castle if he can continue to improve in that area.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
11 months ago
Castle was just one assist shy of a triple-double Wednesday against the Nuggets. The 20-year-old shooting guard continues to finish the season out strong as he pushes for the Rookie of the Year Award. Castle improved greatly in the turnover category as he committed just one turnover after turning it over seven times against the Magic on Tuesday. Those turnovers have sabotaged his fantasy value this year, but the future is bright for Castle if he can continue to improve in that area.
SAS • Small Forward • #30
11 months ago
The Spurs will not have Devin Vassell for Wednesday’s game, opening up a spot within the starting lineup. Champagnie will fill the resulting void, and his fantasy ceiling is raised even higher with Keldon Johnson also out.
Source: NBA Lineups
SAS • Small Forward • #0
11 months ago
Johnson was initially listed as questionable, but has since been ruled out with a back injury. With Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan also out, Julian Champagnie figures to play a significant role against the Nuggets Wednesday.
Source: Paul Garcia
SAS • Small Forward • #0
11 months ago
Johnson’s status for Wednesday is up in the air. Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan have already been ruled out, so Julian Champagnie has a great chance to step up into a larger role against Denver.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
11 months ago
Vassell will get the night off on Wednesday, which will be his first absence since December. Julian Champagnie should take advantage of his absence, especially with Keldon Johnson listed as questionable and Jeremy Sochan also sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
11 months ago
Vassell wil get the night off on Wednesday and his scoring has been on the downstroke as of late. Julian Champagnie is one player who can take advantage of his absence. Especially with Keldon Johnson listed as questionable.
SAS • Power Forward • #10
11 months ago
Sochan and Bassey sat against the Magic and are set to miss out in a second straight game. Bismack Biyombo and Sandro Mamukelashvili will have to hold down the fort at center.
SAS • Power Forward • #10
11 months ago
Sochan and Bassey sat against the Magic and are set to miss out in a second-straight game. Bismack Biyombo and Sandro Mamukelashvili will have to hold down the fort at center.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #7
11 months ago
The continued absences of Coffey and Miller will not impact fantasy basketball, as everyone else of note is available. Coffey’s absence may result in additional minutes for Derrick Jones Jr., but he offers limited fantasy upside with Kawhi Leonard in the lineup.
Source: Justin Russo
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
11 months ago
The 25-year-old point guard wasn’t credited with any steals in his last four games entering play Monday, in fact the seven steals were as many as Harden had in his last eight games before Monday. It’s a nice bonus for fantasy managers to an otherwise pedestrian stat line. Harden will drag down your field-goal shooting percentage in fantasy leagues, but the assists and charity stripe help often make up for it. The steals are just an added bonus.
LAC • Center • #40
11 months ago
Zubac closed out the month with his second game in March with at least 20 rebounds. He even played 38 minutes on the second night of a back-to-back to get there. Zubac is returning third-round value over the last two weeks in nine-category formats. The Clippers have three more games this week with a matchup against the Pelicans set for Wednesday.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
11 months ago
Leonard returned to the starting lineup after sitting out Sunday’s game against the Cavaliers. The 33-year-old small forward wasn’t efficient on offense and missed all six of his three-point attempts. Leonard has been an elite fantasy player over the last two weeks, but this wasn’t one of his better efforts. With the day off Tuesday, he could be back in the lineup again Wednesday against the Pelicans.