101-118
FINALUtah
Jazz
14-28|L10: 3-7
LA
Clippers
17-24|L10: 8-2
-
//
Sports
- All Players
- Seasons
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
More
Sign in
Sign in and connect Sleeper to unlock personalized fantasy insights.
LAC • Forward • #2
3 days ago
Initially questionable for Friday’s game, Leonard is good to go. Given the matchup, this could be a big night for the Clippers’ forward, provided his ankle doesn’t give him any trouble.
Source: Law Murray
UTA • • #
3 days ago
Calayton Jr. is enjoying a nice stretch to begin the new calendar year. Thursday’s solid performance gives him back-to-back games with double-digit points and four three-pointers. He logged north of 20 minutes in each of these games, which, notably, weren’t garbage-time minutes. The former national champion with the Florida Gators seems to be firmly in the nightly rotation at this point, with each productive performance likely helping him maintain his spot.
UTA • Guard • #3
3 days ago
George had a relatively average game production-wise, finishing with fewer than 20 points for only the 12th time this season and less than two three-pointers for the 11th time. He was his usual productive self as a facilitator, leading Utah in assists for the game. And he was also active on defense, finishing as Utah’s leader in steals, ultimately helping his final line stand out a bit more. George has been stellar throughout his third NBA season and should continue to perform well moving forward.
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
3 days ago
Markkanen followed up his 29-point, 13-rebound double-double against OKC with another high-scoring performance against the Mavs. Inefficient three-point shooting and struggles from the free-throw line ultimately were the only things to slow his production. Markannen led all scorers and was the only player to take the floor and finish with multiple blocks. He’ll be back at it on Saturday against the Hornets.
UTA • Forward-Center • #42
3 days ago
The Jazz won’t have Jusuf Nurkić for Thursday’s game, as he is out with a toe injury. As a result, Love will step in as the starting center. The other change to the Jazz lineup is Williams, who replaces Svi Mykhailiuk in the starting five.
Source: NBA Lineups
UTA • Center • #11
4 days ago
Initially questionable for Thursday’s game, Nurkić is now officially out. Kevin Love and Kyle Filipowski should see their minutes increase, with one moving into the starting lineup.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • • #
4 days ago
Bailey returned to action after a five-game absence on Wednesday, playing 10 minutes off the bench in a loss to the Thunder. His absence for Thursday’s game will not affect the starting lineup, as Brice Sensabaugh will retain that spot. However, no Bailey should mean more playing time for Taylor Hendricks and Cody Williams.
Source: Utah Jazz
LAC • Forward • #2
4 days ago
Leonard is dealing with a sprained right ankle, but it was the left foot and ankle that kept him out of the lineup for ten games in November. He hasn’t missed a game since, but Friday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Clippers, who visit the Pistons on Saturday. If Leonard sits out the matchup with Brooklyn, Kobe Sanders could be called on to make his second spot start of the week. He scored a career-high 20 in Monday’s win over the Warriors, filling in for James Harden.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Forward-Center • #42
4 days ago
Love was rested on Wednesday’s game against the Thunder, so it makes sense that he would be good to go for the second leg of the back-to-back. With Jusuf Nurkic listed as questionable, it’s possible that Love could return to play around 20 minutes in this one.
UTA • • #
4 days ago
Bailey missed five games with a hip injury but returned last night to play 10 minutes against the Thunder. The Jazz are clearly going to be cautious with their rookie, so they may sit Bailey for the second game of a back-to-back. That would likely mean more minutes for Brice Sensabaugh on Thursday.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Center • #11
4 days ago
Nurkić has played at least 30 minutes in each of the last two games, and scored 15 points with 15 rebounds against the Thunder last night. However, the Jazz have been selected in how they rest players, considering they are not in contention this season, but also are playing good basketball of late. If Nurkić were to sit on Thursday, that would likely mean more minutes for Kyle Filipowski since the Jazz don’t really have another traditional center.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Center • #11
4 days ago
The veteran center has been on a roll of late. Wednesday’s double-double marked his second straight, and also marked the sixth consecutive game in which he’s totaled at least 15 points. Inefficient shooting aside, he produced well in this game before fouling out. Nurkic remains a double-double threat even at this stage in his career and has the potential to log more strong performances, like Wednesday’s, going forward.
UTA • Guard • #3
4 days ago
George notched his first triple-double in nearly a month in the overtime defeat. He didn’t shoot well from the floor, but high volume allowed him to escape with a 20-point outing after failing to do so on Monday vs. Portland. The former Baylor Bear also tallied a season-high in assists and led the team in that department. He’s been one of fantasy basketball’s most pleasant surprises thus far.
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
4 days ago
Markkanen followed up a relatively mediocre outing in the loss to the Trail Blazers by nearly achieving a 30-point double-double on Wednesday. He shot the ball well both inside and outside the arc and attacked the glass hard in his 44 minutes of game action, resulting in his third double-double of the season. Additionally, Markkanen’s streak of 20-point games is now at 12 — he’ll have a chance to extend it to 13 on Thursday against the Mavericks.
LAC • Forward • #2
4 days ago
While he was not on track to duplicate his 55-point effort against the Pistons on December 28, Leonard started very well on Wednesday. He scored 21 first-half points, likely causing many fantasy managers to envision another big night for the Clippers forward. Leonard would only score four points after halftime, shooting 2-of-7 from the field. While some of his teammates knocked down shots in the third quarter, Leonard’s failure to score in the fourth quarter helped the Clippers fall off the pace. Friday’s matchup with the Nets looks like a good one for Leonard to bounce back from a disappointing second half at MSG.
Source: Law Murray
LAC • Center • #40
4 days ago
After attempting three shots from the field in his return to the starting lineup on Monday, Zubac was far more involved on Wednesday. The 14 attempts were the most he’s had in a game since December 11 (six games played), and Zubac finished with his first double-double with at least 20 points since November 23. With Zubac playing starters’ minutes, now is the time for the few who still have Brook Lopez rostered to move on. He played 16 minutes off the bench on Wednesday, finishing with six points (2-of-8 FGs), one block and two three-pointers.
LAC • Guard • #1
4 days ago
Back in the lineup after sitting out Monday’s win over the Warriors, Harden got back on track with his three-point shot in New York. After shooting 1-of-6 from three in each of his previous three games, The Beard made four of his seven attempts against the Knicks. Unfortunately for Harden and those who have him rostered, he was 2-of-10 from two. While the overall stat line was solid, the field-goal percentage took a hit in Harden’s first game of Week 12.
UTA • • #
5 days ago
Bailey is back after missing Utah’s last five games with a left hip flexor strain. Brice Sensabaugh has been the replacement in the starting lineup, and he could retain that role if Bailey’s playing time is restricted.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Guard • #1
5 days ago
Harden sat out Monday’s win over Golden State, but he’s expected to return following a one-game absence. Harden’s return should push rookie Kobe Sanders back to the bench after a productive spot start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Forward-Center • #42
6 days ago
Love will miss a second consecutive game for rest. With starters Lauri Markkanen and Jusuf Nurkić and reserve Kyle Filipowski available, Love’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • • #
6 days ago
Bailey has missed Utah’s last five games, including Monday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, for which he was initially questionable. Brice Sensabaugh has filled the void in the starting lineup, but his production has been inconsistent.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Guard • #1
6 days ago
Harden did not play in Monday’s win over the Warriors, allowing Kobe Sanders to start and have the best night of his rookie season. He’ll likely remain in the starting five if Harden can’t return for the first game of the Clippers’ road trip.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Center • #40
6 days ago
Zubac came off the bench in his first game back following a five-game absence, but he was back in the starting lineup for this one. He did most of his scoring at the free throw line, but he was immediately able to record a double-double in his first game back with a normal workload. Zubac will get back to being a strong fantasy option now that he is healthy and available. He’ll look to have another strong performance against the Knicks on Wednesday.
LAC • • #
6 days ago
With James Harden (shoulder) sidelined, Sanders got the starting nod for the fourth time during his rookie season. He was solid as a starter previously, but this was his best performance of the year. Sanders may have earned extra minutes with this performance, but he won’t be worth rostering unless he gets the opportunity to start in the future. If Harden remains out against the Knicks on Wednesday, Sanders will have intriguing upside as a streamer.
LAC • Forward • #2
6 days ago
Leonard missed all eight of his three-point attempts, and the turnovers weren’t pretty, but this was an otherwise strong performance from Kawhi. However, in comparison to his recent stretch, this was an underwhelming outing from him. Leonard has been one of the best per-game players in fantasy basketball this season, and as long as he remains healthy, that should continue. He’ll look to stay hot in New York on Wednesday.
UTA • Guard • #13
6 days ago
Collier’s upside has been limited as a reserve this season, but he has been an elite source of assists in recent weeks. He has had at least eight in 10 of his last 12 games, including at least nine in six of those. That puts him at eighth in the league in assists per game during that stretch, but he’s still available in 83 percent of Yahoo! leagues. If you need dimes, Collier can provide.
UTA • Center • #11
6 days ago
Nurkić continues to have a strong season for Utah. This was his first game back after missing two games with a toe injury, and he picked up right where he left off. Over the past two weeks, Nurkić is averaging 19.8 points, 9.5 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.8 triples while shooting 1.8 percent from the floor. The start of the year was rough, but he has been a strong source of rebounds, assists and steals from the center spot, and the recent uptick in scoring has only helped.
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
6 days ago
Though it was another loss for the Jazz, Markkanen continues to pour in the points. He hasn’t scored less than 20 points in a game since December 5. Markkanen has been one of the best players in fantasy basketball this season, which should continue as long as he’s available. Concerns about the Jazz tanking may have forced managers to shy away from him in drafts, and it could certainly come up after the trade deadline, but for now, he’ll continue to shine.
LAC • • #
6 days ago
Sanders started three times in November and will now return to the starting lineup with James Harden (shoulder) sidelined. Sanders averaged 11.3 points per game across those starts and has streaming appeal in deep formats.
Source: Anthony Slater
LAC • • #
6 days ago
Niederhäuser will be good to go after being listed as questionable. With Ivica Zubac back and starting, Niederhäuser’s status won’t impact the Clippers’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • • #
6 days ago
Bailey is set to miss his fifth consecutive game with a left hip flexor strain. Brice Sensabaugh will likely continue to fill in for Bailey in the starting lineup, but he’s only worth considering in deeper formats.
LAC • Guard • #1
6 days ago
Harden was ruled out after being added to the injury report Monday afternoon as questionable with a sore right shoulder. The 36-year-old point guard will miss the matchup against the Warriors, his first absence since December 18 against the Thunder. Kris Dunn could move into the starting lineup with Harden sidelined.
LAC • Center • #40
6 days ago
Zubac came off the bench in his return from a five-game absence on Saturday and logged 20 minutes. He’ll return to the starting unit in his second game back, which will likely push Brook Lopez to the bench. Lopez will lose the streaming value he held and should be returned to the waiver wire.
Source: Tomer Azarly
LAC • Guard • #1
7 days ago
Harden is dealing with right shoulder soreness, and his late addition to the injury report does not bode well for his availability against Golden State. If Harden is unable to take the court, Kris Dunn would likely be the next man up in Los Angeles’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Center • #11
7 days ago
Nurkić has missed two straight contests, but he’ll be back in action against Donovan Clingan and Portland. With Kevin Love (rest) sidelined, Kyle Filipowski could pick up a few extra minutes off the bench behind Nurkić.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Center • #11
7 days ago
Nurkić has missed Utah’s last two games with a toe injury. With Kevin Love (rest) already ruled out, Kyle Filipowski should move into the starting lineup if Nurkić can’t return to action.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Forward-Center • #42
7 days ago
Love is getting Monday night off, even though it’s not part of a back-to-back. Kyle Filipowski will figure more prominently in the Jazz rotation, especially if Jusuf Nurkić remains out with his toe injury.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • • #
7 days ago
Due to a strained left hip flexor, Bailey has missed Utah’s last four games. Brice Sensabaugh has filled the resulting void in the starting lineup and should continue to do so if Bailey can’t play on Monday. Sensabaugh is only worth a look in extremely deep redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • • #
7 days ago
Niederhäuser’s availability does not affect fantasy basketball, especially with Ivica Zubac returning from a sprained ankle on Saturday. The rookie should only be rostered in dynasty leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Forward • #55
8 days ago
Jones has suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee on two occasions this season, with both occurring in games against the Celtics. His most recent injury occurred during Saturday’s loss at home, as Celtics guard Payton Pritchard landed on Jones’ leg while diving for a loose ball. Jones has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 sprain and will miss at least six weeks before being re-evaluated. John Collins will continue to start at power forward, and there may be additional minutes available to Kobe Sanders and Kobe Brown.
Source: Law Murray
LAC • Forward • #55
8 days ago
Jones injured his right knee during the fourth quarter of Saturday’s loss to the Celtics when Payton Pritchard landed on his leg while attempting to reel in a loose ball. Jones eventually limped back to the locker room after being helped off the floor, but he was still seen struggling to put weight on his right leg after the game. This is the same knee that he injured during a November 16 game in Boston, with the sprained right MCL sidelining him for nearly six weeks.
Source: Law Murray
LAC • Guard • #1
8 days ago
Harden has tormented the Celtics over the years, but he was unable to get anything going in this one as Boston threw a combination of strong defenders at him including Derrick White, Jared Walsh and rookie standout Hugo González. The 36-year-old veteran point guard was held to less than 20 points for the first time in six games as Los Angeles’ extended win streak came to an unceremonious end. The Clippers have four games on tap next week including matchups against the Warriors, Knicks, Nets and Pistons.
LAC • Forward • #2
8 days ago
Leonard had his hands full with Boston’s plethora of strong wing defenders as Jaylen Brown and company took turns making things challenging for the veteran superstar, who shot just 35 percent from the floor, including 2-of-8 from beyond the arc. He still managed to turn in a respectable effort from a fantasy standpoint with a handful of rebounds, assists and steals in a one-sided affair that snapped a six-game winning streak for Los Angeles.
LAC • Center • #40
8 days ago
Zubac failed to make a significant impact, despite logging 20 minutes in his return from a five-game absence due to a sprained ankle that he suffered back on December 20. The 28-year-old big man was unable to exploit Boston’s lack of strong interior defense, attempting just six shots in a one-sided affair. Fantasy managers should anticipate the Clippers keeping a governor on his workload for at least a couple additional contests as he works his way back to full strength.
UTA • Forward-Center • #42
8 days ago
With Jusuf Nurkić still out due to injury, it was Love who started Saturday’s game and not Kyle Filipowski. While the veteran forward/center didn’t do much scoring in San Francisco, he was effective as a rebounder and playmaker. As for Filipowski, he tallied seven points, one rebound, one assist, one steal and one blocked shot in 19 minutes off the bench. Generally speaking, Filipowski has been more valuable to fantasy managers than Love, and that will be the case later in the season. However, the veteran was more productive than his younger teammate on Saturday.
UTA • Guard • #3
8 days ago
While George didn’t shoot the ball poorly, he was responsible for seven turnovers in Saturday’s defeat. That was a season-high for the point guard, who recorded three turnovers or fewer in seven of his previous nine games. However, even with Saturday’s performance, George has been a top-10 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. After two inconsistent seasons, the Jazz point guard has turned the corner in year three.
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
8 days ago
For the 12th time this season, Markkanen scored at least 30 points in a game. He was more effective during the first half than the second, with the Jazz forward shooting 9-of-12 from the field before halftime. Over the past two weeks, Markkanen has offered top-10 per-game value in eight-cat formats. The lone concern now is those injury management days that tend to pop up at inopportune times for fantasy managers. The Jazz play four games in Week 12, including a midweek back-to-back, which may limited Markkanen to three appearances.
UTA • Guard • #3
8 days ago
George and Markkanen are back after missing Thursday’s loss to the Clippers, with Isaiah Collier and Taylor Hendricks being bumped to the bench. The other change is Love, who will start in place of Kyle Filipowski. Utah remains without Jusuf Nurkić, so Filipowski will still play plenty.
Source: NBA Lineups
LAC • Center • #40
8 days ago
Zubac has returned from a sprained ankle sooner than expected, as he suffered a Grade 2 sprain during a December 20 win over the Lakers. However, according to Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, the 7-footer volunteered to come off the bench since the team has been playing well in his absence. Brook Lopez will remain in the starting lineup for at least one more night.
Source: Joey Linn
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
8 days ago
Upgraded to probable early Saturday afternoon, Markkanen is officially good to go. His return will likely bump Svi Mykhailiuk to the bench. While he did begin the season as a starter, Mykhailiuk has not been productive enough to be rostered in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Center • #11
9 days ago
Nurkić will miss a second straight game, which means Kyle Filipowski should be in line for another start at center. He was disappointing in his 28 minutes, but he’ll get the opportunity to bounce back in this one.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
9 days ago
Markkanen was initially questionable after missing Thursday’s game, but he is now expected to suit up. Svi Mykhailiuk started in his place but will likely be pushed back to the bench with Markkanen expected to return.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Center • #40
9 days ago
Sidelined since injuring his ankle during a December 20 win over the Lakers, Zubac will be available on Saturday. Brook Lopez has filled in admirably as his replacement in the lineup, providing a different look offensively with his three-point shooting. With Zubac back, Yanic Konan Niederhäuser will likely fall out of the rotation entirely.
Source: Shams Charania
LAC • Guard-Forward • #33
10 days ago
Batum tallied a season-high in points and three-pointers on Thursday to help the Clippers win their sixth straight game. The veteran forward has mostly become a spot-up three-point shooter at this stage of his career and continues to shoot them efficiently. He likely won’t add much fantasy value if his three-point shot isn’t dropping on high volume, but he’ll likely be available as a streaming option in fantasy leagues for those in dire need of three-point production.
LAC • Guard • #1
10 days ago
Harden logged a solid performance in his 29 minutes on Thursday, leading the Clippers in assists and finishing as one of two players to score at least 20 points. Harden was one of four starters not to log any fourth-quarter minutes, as Kawhi Leonard’s 20-point takeover in the final frame allowed the Clippers to open up a big lead and rest several key players. With the additional rest, fantasy managers will hope Harden can land a big performance on Saturday against the Celtics.
LAC • Forward • #2
10 days ago
Leonard’s dominance continued on Thursday, recording his third straight game with at least 30 points, and his third time scoring 40 points or more over his last five appearances. A season-high six three-pointers keyed his success against Utah, as he hit four in the fourth quarter en route to tallying 20 points in the final frame. Leonard, a two-time Defensive Player of the Year Award winner, also combined for four stocks before checking out for the final time. He remains one of the hottest players in the league and will have a chance to continue his dominance on Saturday against the Celtics.
LAC • Center • #40
10 days ago
Zubac injured his ankle during a December 20 win over the Lakers and was given a three-week timeline to return. For him to progress to on-court work is a step in the right direction, but the timeline has not changed. Brook Lopez will remain the starter in Zubac’s absence, with Yanic Konan Niederhäuser filling in as the backup.
Source: Justin Russo
LAC • Guard • #10
10 days ago
While left hip tightness forced an early exit from the Clippers’ December 26 win in Portland, Bogdanović has missed the first three games of the team’s five-game homestand due to left hamstring injury management. Not only will he miss the final two games, but there’s no guarantee that he’ll be available when the Clippers hit the road on January 7 against the Knicks. According to the team, Bogdanović is “undergoing a process to address the residual weakness in the left hamstring hip area.”
Source: Justin Russo
LAC • • #
12 days ago
Before the Clippers lost Ivica Zubac to a sprained ankle, Niederhäuser’s opportunities were limited, with the rookie hitting double digits in minutes just twice in his first 12 appearances. He’s slotted in as Brook Lopez’s backup, and the first-round pick out of Penn State had the best night of his young career on Tuesday. Niederhäuser recorded new highs in points and rebounds, shooting 75 percent from the field. While he still isn’t at the point where he should be rostered in redraft leagues, Niederhäuser’s performance against the Kings was promising for those who have him in dynasty formats.
LAC • Guard • #1
12 days ago
The Clippers did not require much from Harden on Tuesday, as they were never challenged in the 131-90 victory. As a result, his stat line was modest in comparison to what fantasy managers have grown accustomed to. The good news for Harden managers, especially those competing in nine-cat formats, is that he did not commit a turnover, the first time that has happened this season. The Clippers end Week 11 with home games against the Jazz and Celtics on Thursday and Saturday.