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LAC • Small Forward • #2
about 12 hours ago
Leonard is on the injury report with a left ankle sprain, initially sustained in late March. The Clippers will need help to secure the No. 8 seed in the West after Friday’s loss to the Trail Blazers. If Leonard can’t play on Sunday, John Collins’ playing time is likely to increase after logging 18 minutes in Portland.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Small Forward • #2
1 day ago
Leonard is just a machine. He extended his streak of games with at least 20 points to 57 by dropping 24 points in the loss to the Trail Blazers on Friday. Leonard was fourth overall in per game value this year. There shouldn’t be any sort of buying window for him in dynasty leagues this offseason despite him turning 35.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
3 days ago
Leonard extended his streak of 20-point games to 56 on Wednesday. However, Oklahoma City’s defense made things tough on him throughout the night, as he shot under 50.0 percent from the field and committed three turnovers. The former two-time Finals MVP contributed on the glass and was solid from beyond the arc, but Wednesday certainly wasn’t one of his more productive outings.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
4 days ago
Leonard continues to finish off a strong season where he’s provided top-five per game value. The small forward has impressively appeared in 63 games so far after appearing in just 37 games last year. Leonard turns 35 this offseason, but is still playing at a high level.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
6 days ago
Leonard came out on fire in this one, dropping 13 of his 26 points in the first quarter. The 34-year-old small forward finished out another week strong as the regular season winds down. He’s provided top-15 per game value over the last two weeks. Leonard and the Clippers have four games in the last week of the regular season, starting with a matchup against the Mavericks on Tuesday.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
9 days ago
On a night when Darius Garland (11/2/3/1/1 with one three-pointer) shot 5-of-17 from the field, Leonard could not do enough to drag the Clippers over the finish line. The veteran forward finished with yet another 20-point game, and most fantasy managers will take the final stat line. And they’ll also hope to see Leonard finish Week 23 on a high note, as the Clippers visit the Kings on Sunday.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
14 days ago
Leonard extended his streak of games with at least 20 points to 51 games on Sunday, but it was close. And that had more to do with the Clippers’ offensive balance than anything the Bucks did defensively. Six Clippers reached double figures, with John Collins and Bennedict Mathurin joining Leonard as 20-point scorers. The Clippers play three games in Week 23, starting with the Trail Blazers on Tuesday in a critical matchup for tiebreaker purposes.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
16 days ago
The Clippers appeared to be on their way to one of their worst defeats of the season, but Leonard stepped up when he was most needed. The star forward shot 5-of-8 from the field in the fourth quarter, including a pull-up jumper with less than a second remaining that gave the Clippers a 114-113 lead. That would be the final score as Indiana’s Jay Huff missed two free throws with one-tenth of a second remaining. Leonard and the Clippers play once more in Week 22, a Sunday matinee against the reeling Bucks.
Source: NBA
LAC • Small Forward • #2
17 days ago
Leonard’s streak of 20-point performances extended to 49 consecutive games on Wednesday after the Clippers defeated the Raptors by 25 points. He shot efficiently from the field, as he usually does, and found good production at the free-throw line along the way. Leonard’s defensive stats weren’t noteworthy in his 30 minutes of game action, but his impact was felt nonetheless. The two-time NBA champion hasn’t had many dominant performances lately. Yet, he’s remained a reliable contributor on a nightly basis from a fantasy basketball standpoint.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
18 days ago
Leonard was initially listed as questionable with an ankle injury, but was ultimately ruled in for Wednesday’s game against the Raptors. Jordan Miller and Bennedict Mathurin will remain as bench players with Leonard in the starting lineup Wednesday.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
19 days ago
Leonard has played in the Clippers’ last two games, but he has missed a couple games recently with this ankle injury. He continues to manage it, but if he ends up sitting out, Jordan Miller could start in his place once again, though Miller is questionable as well with a back injury. Bennedict Mathurin is also a candidate to start if Kawhi is out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Small Forward • #2
19 days ago
A lopsided victory kept Leonard off the floor in the fourth quarter, limiting him to just 25 minutes in total. On the one hand, the lower minutes could be seen as beneficial for the two-time Finals MVP, who has been dealing with an ankle injury recently. On the other hand, his limited game action left him with fewer minutes to produce at a high level. He still nearly reached 30 points in his time on the floor and was active on the defensive end, but he’ll have a chance to put up even bigger numbers on Wednesday against the Raptors.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
20 days ago
The Clippers will roll out a starting lineup on Monday without John Collins, who will miss the game with an ankle injury. Batum will fill in for the injured Collins to provide the same sort of length and physicality at the forward position from the opening tip. The Clippers recently defeated the Dallas Mavericks to end a four-game losing streak, and a win on Monday would keep them in eighth place in the Western Conference standings, as the regular season nears its completion.
Source: LA Clippers
LAC • Small Forward • #2
20 days ago
Despite dealing with an ankle sprain, Leonard will suit up for Monday’s contest, as the Clippers continue to battle for seeding in the Western Conference. The two-time Finals MVP is having one of the best seasons of his career thus far. His availability down the stretch of the season will be important both for the Clippers and for fantasy managers who are still competing in the playoffs.
Source: Grant Mona
LAC • Small Forward • #2
20 days ago
Leonard and Collins are dealing with left ankle sprains, but the former has a greater chance of not playing against the Bucks. If either player sits, Jordan Miller and Kobe Sanders are the players most likely to take on enhanced roles, with the spot starter being worth a look in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Small Forward • #2
21 days ago
While the Clippers may not have expected to require overtime to leave Dallas with a win, the tandem of Leonard and Darius Garland was at its best. The combined to score 75 of the team’s 122 points, with Leonard dropping 34 points and a complete stat line with excellent percentages. Week 22 sets up to be another good week for managers rostering Leonard, as the Clippers play four games without a back-to-back.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
22 days ago
Leonard is back after a one-game absence. His return means that Jordan Miller will come off the bench after making a spot start the last time out.
Source: Lauren Rosen
LAC • Small Forward • #2
23 days ago
Leonard did not play in Thursday’s loss to the Pelicans, resulting in Jordan Miller making a spot start. Miller will likely remain in that role if Leonard can’t play against the Mavericks.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Small Forward • #2
24 days ago
After returning to the Clippers’ lineup on Wednesday, Leonard will not play in Thursday’s rematch with the Pelicans. His absence could push Kris Dunn back into the starting lineup after coming off the bench on Wednesday. However, Dunn does not offer much streaming value in that role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Small Forward • #2
24 days ago
Leonard is dealing with a left ankle sprain that could sideline him after he played through the injury on Wednesday. If Leonard is unable to take the court, John Collins could once again replace him in the starting five.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Small Forward • #2
24 days ago
More than half of Leonard’s points came in the opening quarter of Wednesday’s contest, when he scored 12 points on 4-of-5 shooting. However, his activity and production slowed the rest of the way, as he was only able to get up seven more field-goal attempts. Still, the two-time Finals MVP was efficient enough on the night to earn his 46th 20-point game in a row. He nearly tallied a double-double along the way despite logging just 29 minutes. He could extend his scoring streak to 47 games as early as Thursday in the back-to-back against the Pelicans.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
25 days ago
After a one-game absence, Leonard will play on Wednesday, according to Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue. Leonard’s return likely means that John Collins will come off the bench after serving as a spot starter in Monday’s loss to the Spurs.
Source: Lauren Rosen
LAC • Small Forward • #2
26 days ago
Leonard injured his left ankle during Saturday’s loss to the Kings and missed Monday’s loss to the Spurs. The 34-year-old small forward is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Pelicans. It’s a good sign that Leonard is traveling with the team on their road trip. John Collins started Monday’s game and had 11 points and nine rebounds in 26 minutes.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
26 days ago
Leonard, who injured his left ankle during Saturday’s loss to the Kings, did not play in Monday’s loss to the Spurs. He may not be out for too long, as the All-Star forward will travel with the team for a three-game road trip that begins Wednesday night in New Orleans. Leonard is considered day-to-day moving forward. John Collins started Monday’s defeat, finishing with 11 points, nine rebounds, four assists and one steal in 26 minutes.
Source: Justin Russo
LAC • Small Forward • #2
27 days ago
Injured during Saturday’s loss to the Kings, Leonard is officially out for Monday’s matchup with the Spurs. Bennedict Mathurin and John Collins are the players with the most to gain regarding usage, with one likely moving into the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Small Forward • #2
28 days ago
Leonard sprained his left ankle during the fourth quarter of Saturday’s loss to the Kings. With their top scorer not appearing likely to play on Monday, the Clippers will need more production from Bennedict Mathurin and John Collins, with one of those two moving into the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Small Forward • #2
28 days ago
Leonard, who suffered a cut over his left eye during the first half of Saturday’s game, had to exit after injuring his left ankle early in the fourth quarter. His absence means that the Clippers will need more offensive production from Darius Garland and Bennedict Mathurin. Leonard finished with 31 points (13-of-23 FGs, 3-of-6 FTs), six rebounds, two steals and two three-pointers.
Source: Tomer Azarly
LAC • Small Forward • #2
29 days ago
One game removed from scoring 45 points on 20 shot attempts from the field, Leonard wasn’t as efficient on Friday. The Bulls, who the Lakers torched on Thursday, deserve some credit for that. But Leonard still managed to record a quality overall stat line, and he’s scored 25 points or more in six consecutive games. The Clippers host the Kings on Saturday, and that could potentially be another big game for Leonard.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Wednesday isn’t the first time an opponent looked helpless in its attempts to slow down Leonard, and it won’t be the last, either. Shooting 9-of-11 from two and 6-of-9 from three, The Klaw shot 75 percent from the field, and now has five games this season with at least 40 points. Since the All-Star break, Leonard has been a top-10 player in fantasy basketball, which aligns with his season-long value. The Clippers play two more games in Week 20.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Counting Monday’s effort, Leonard has scored at least 20 points in 43 consecutive games. The Clippers’ star has remained relatively healthy since November, missing just four games. As a result, Leonard has been one of the most valuable players in fantasy basketball, regardless of league format. The Clippers play three more games in Week 20, all at home, starting with the Timberwolves on Wednesday.