Clippers' Norman Powell: Heads to locker room Monday
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Powell (leg) went back to the locker room in the first quarter of Monday's game against the Warriors, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Powell limped back to the locker room and it is unclear whether he will be able to return Monday. if the 31-year-old guard is unable to come back, Amir Coffey and Kevin Porter are candidates for an uptick in playing time the rest of the way.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Takes part in shooting drills
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Leonard (knee) has been cleared to resume shooting work, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
The Clippers have yet to provide more information on Leonard's timeline for a return, but this news reveals he's taking small steps in the right direction. Head coach Tyronn Lue has already ruled Leonard out for the entire week, and it'll likely be at least a few more weeks until he gets the green light to suit up.
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Clippers' Mo Bamba: Good to go Monday
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Bamba (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Warriors, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Bamba will suit up for the second game of a back-to-back set, and he has now played in two straight outings after missing the rest of the season with a left knee injury. The big man will serve as Ivica Zubac's primary backup, though he only played 15 minutes in his return during Sunday's win over Utah.
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Clippers' Mo Bamba: Iffy for Monday
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Bamba is questionable for Monday's game against the Warriors due to left knee recovery, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Bamba made his season debut Sunday, playing 15 minutes off the bench during a win over the Jazz. The big man said before Sunday's game that he doesn't anticipate having to miss time during back-to-back sets moving forward, but it's not surprising to see the Clippers exercise caution. If Bamba is ruled out, Kai Jones and Nicolas Batum would be candidates for increased roles.
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Clippers' Mo Bamba: Serves as backup center in debut
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Bamba (knee) scored nine points (4-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and added eight rebounds, one assist and one steal in 15 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 116-105 win over the Jazz.
Making his season debut after missing the Clippers' first 13 games while recovering from a left knee injury that dated back to the start of training camp, Bamba immediately settled in as the backup center behind Ivica Zubac. The Clippers had been cycling through several players as Zubac's primary backup, but the return of Bamba should bring some stability to the second unit. According to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com, Bamba said before Sunday's contest that he doesn't anticipate being held out for one-half of back-to-back sets this season, though it wouldn't be surprising if the Clippers opted to take a cautious approach by resting him for Monday's contest versus the Warriors. If Bamba isn't available Monday, the Clippers could turn to Kobe Brown, Kai Jones and/or Nicolas Batum to handle the backup center role.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Bounces back in win Sunday
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Zubac chipped in 22 points (11-17 FG, 0-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 33 minutes during Sunday's 116-105 victory over Utah.
Zubac was coming off a few subpar performances, at least compared to the numbers he was delivering in the early stages of the season, but he bounced back admirably in this 11-point win for the Clippers. Zubac took full advantage of his physical advantage over John Collins and dominated the paint on both ends of the court, resulting in Zubac's fifth double-double across nine November appearances. He's averaged 14.0 points, 11.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 blocks per game in the current month.
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Clippers' Kris Dunn: Productive as starter Sunday
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Dunn finished with 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and two steals across 25 minutes during Sunday's 116-105 win over the Jazz.
Dunn started for the third straight game and delivered another solid showing, scoring in double digits and chipping in across the board while logging 25 minutes. Dunn is averaging 11.7 points, 4.7 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game since moving to the first unit. However, he's played more than 30 minutes only one time this season, as Kevin Porter and Amir Coffey continue to see similar playing time off the bench.
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Clippers' James Harden: Impressive stat line Sunday
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Harden racked up 20 points (7-14 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, 11 assists, two blocks and two steals across 34 minutes during Sunday's 116-105 victory over the Jazz.
Harden continues to struggle with his three-point shot, but other than that, he turned back the clock Sunday and delivered an impressive all-around effort with at least two tallies in each of the five major categories. Harden recorded double-digit assists for the fifth time this season and scored in double digits for the fourth time in his last six outings. During that span, Harden has averaged 20.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1.3 steals across 33.7 minutes per game.
Clippers' Mo Bamba: Will make 2024-25 debut Sunday
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Bamba (knee) is available to play Sunday against the Jazz, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Bamba has spent the past week in the G League with the San Diego Clippers while in the final stages of his rehab for his left knee. He managed to play in Thursday's game against the Valley Suns and finished with 13 points, 12 rebounds and one assist over 21 minutes. Bamba will serve as the Clippers' backup center Sunday behind starter Ivica Zubac, though the former will likely operate on a minutes restriction.
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Clippers' Mo Bamba: Returns to NBA
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The Clippers recalled Bamba (knee) from the San Diego Clippers of the G League on Friday.
Bamba has yet to suit up this season due to left knee soreness but spent a few days in the G League to continue his rehab program. The 25-year-old big man's next chance to return to action is Sunday's matchup with Utah.
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Clippers' Kevin Porter: Scores 15 points off bench Friday
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Porter posted 15 points (5-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-6 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 25 minutes during Friday's 125-104 loss to the Rockets.
Porter was the only player not named James Harden who reached the 15-point mark for the Clippers in this woeful offensive performance. Porter has shown he has the ability to produce at a high level, but the lack of consistency on a game-to-game basis and his reserve role are two factors that conspire against his fantasy upside. As a result, he is a decent streaming option in some formats, but not much else.
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Clippers' James Harden: Scores 21 points Friday
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Harden closed with 21 points (7-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block across 31 minutes during Friday's 125-104 loss to the Rockets.
Harden led the Clippers in scoring Friday, but overall, it was a poor offensive showing from Los Angeles -- no other player surpassed the 15-point mark and no other starter registered more than 13 points. Harden continues to produce as the engine that keeps the Clippers offense going, though. He's averaging 18.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.0 blocks per game since the beginning of November despite shooting just 37.4 percent from the field.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Takes step back on offense
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Powell amassed eight points (3-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 29 minutes during Friday's 125-104 loss to the Rockets.
Powell was never going to maintain the scoring pace he showed in the first two weeks of the regular season, and he's been trending in the wrong direction of late now that opposing defenses are attacking him early and often. Powell has scored a combined 21 points while going 8-for-29 from the field in his last two outings. While he should continue to produce at a good enough rate to remain valuable in most formats, fantasy managers should expect some kind of regression compared to the player who averaged 25.5 points per game while shooting 51.5 percent from the floor in his first 10 appearances.
