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L. Williams - PG

LAC

Lou Williams relayed that he wants to finish his career in Los Angeles with the Clippers.

In a wide-ranging interview with ESPN's Ros Gold-Onwude, Williams talked about Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, and all of the many stops in his career. Sweet Lou made it clear that he doesn't want to add any new teams and cities to the list. “This is it,” Williams said. “Listen, all teams out there, I’m not playing for anybody else after this. … That’s my leverage. I identify with this group of guys, I identify with this organization. I don’t see me finding that somewhere else.” Williams also stated that he believes he has four good years left, which would take him to 19 seasons in the league. It's hard to argue with his thoughts, as he's still playing at a really high level into his mid-30s.

Added Apr 19 10:19 am (EST)

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K. Leonard - SF

LAC

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has reached a deal to buy the Forum, located in Inglewood, CA, for $400 million in cash from the Madison Square Garden Company, clearing the way for the Clippers to build a new arena in the area.

Ballmer essentially bought the historic Forum from Knicks owner James Dolan and it is set to remain as a music venue, while Ballmer will now set his sights on building a new, state-of-the-art 18,000-seat home for the Clippers. "This is an unprecedented time, but we believe in our collective future," Ballmer said. "We are committed to our investment in the City of Inglewood, which will be good for the community, the Clippers and our fans." And it also means that the Clippers, eventually, won't have to share the Staples Center with the Lakers.

Added Mar 24 9:37 pm (EST)

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T. Mann - SG

LAC

Terance Mann underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn ligament in his right hand.

Mann suffered the injury in the G League on March 8, and with so much uncertainty as to when the season will resume, he decided to take care of it now. The Clippers did not announce a timetable for his recovery.

Added Mar 18 2:13 pm (EST)

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R. Jackson - PG

LAC

Reggie Jackson played just 19 minutes in Tuesday's blowout win over the Warriors but still managed to rack up 16 points, three 3-pointers, four assists and a block.

The 16 points are a season high for Jackson's stint with the Clippers, but the minutes weren't all that great, even with the game being over at halftime. He still belongs on waivers in your fantasy league.

Added Mar 11 1:27 am (EST)

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P. Beverley - PG

LAC

Patrick Beverley hit 5-of-10 shots and four 3-pointers for 15 points, three rebounds and two assists in Tuesday's 131-107 win over the Warriors.

Beverley scored a season-high 20 points way back on Nov. 6 and hadn't scored more than five points in his previous five games, so his second highest-scoring game of the season was nice to see, even if it came in a blowout. The threes were also nice to see and the only thing missing from his line was some steals. It's just too bad he can't play the Warriors every night. He hasn't been worth owning in a few weeks and we're guessing he's going to return to mediocrity against the Nets on Friday.

Added Mar 11 1:23 am (EST)

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K. Leonard - SF

LAC

Kawhi Leonard overcame Tuesday's lopsided score and lasted for 25 minutes, finishing with 23 points, four rebounds, five assists, two steals, two 3-pointers and zero turnovers in a 131-107 win over the Warriors.

The Clippers have to be thrilled at the limited minutes their starters got tonight after the Clippers opened up a 76-48 halftime lead on the Warriors. And as a bonus the Clippers are off until Friday when they play the Nets in L.A., so look for Kawhi and company to come in very rested and healthy.

Added Mar 11 1:14 am (EST)

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L. Williams - PG

LAC

Lou Williams (sore right calf) will not suit up for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.

Sweet Lou will be taking the night off against the worst team out West, and it'll be interesting to see what happens on Friday, with that game being the first of a back-to-back. His minutes will be divvied up between Reggie Jackson, Patrick Beverley and Landry Shamet.

Added Mar 10 3:59 pm (EST)

Andrew Greif on Twitter

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P. George - SG

LAC

Paul George made 9-of-16 from the field for 31 points during a 112-103 loss to the Lakers on Sunday, adding six rebounds, three assists, three steals, one block and three 3-pointers in 37 minutes.

He was clearly the best player on the floor for the first half, and George was just gliding around out there in this loss. Prior to this one, George had said he wasn't quite himself yet, so getting it going could be a sign of things to come. The Clippers do get three games this week, and two of them are in a back-to-back set. It's possible George gets managed after three hammy issues this year, but obviously he has to be in your lineup, especially after this terrific game.

Added Mar 08 6:41 pm (EST)

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K. Leonard - SF

LAC

Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points with two rebounds, one block, one turnover, two 3-pointers and no assists in 37 minutes against the Lakers on Sunday.

This was Kawhi's first game without any assists, which was a big story for the Clippers as their offense sputtered late. They actually had more turnovers (16) than assists (15), and the Lakers really locked them down in the fourth with just 22 points. Kawhi wasn't really the problem in this loss with the Clippers not named Paul George, Montrezl Harrell and Kawhi Leonard scoring just 25 points combined. There's obviously nothing to worry about here and Kawhi having some health this year has been huge for those who took him in drafts.

Added Mar 08 6:38 pm (EST)

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I. Zubac - C

LAC

Ivica Zubac did not have a revenge game with five points, seven rebounds, one assist and one block in 14 minutes against the Lakers on Sunday.

He has a massive drop off from his season-high 17 points, so that big game was obviously about the matchup against the Rockets. Zubac doesn't block enough shots to sustain value with minutes in the 13-20 range, but at least he was playing better lately. He's more of a 14-16 team guy.

Added Mar 08 6:32 pm (EST)

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M. Morris - PF

LAC

Marcus Morris went 0-of-9 from the field and 1-of-2 from the line for one point with six rebounds, one assist, one steal and one turnover in 29 minutes against the Lakers on Sunday.

He just went 4-of-12 from the field on Thursday, so Morris is struggling a bit right now. In his previous 10 games, he had scored just 10.4 points on a 41/30/88 shooting line, so the offensive side hasn't really been there. Morris was a pretty easy drop in most formats after the trade, and he's been worse than expected.

Added Mar 08 6:30 pm (EST)

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J. Noah - C

LAC

The Clippers are signing Joakim Noah and he is expected to join the team next week, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.com.

It's going to be a 10-day deal, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Clippers had some interest in Noah back in September and another rumor came up again in February, so this had been in the works for a while. Noah wouldn't be a lock for playing time with Montrezl Harrell locked in off the bench, and Ivica Zubac also playing some of his best ball of the season these days. It'll certainly be interesting to see Noah just from an interview standpoint, but there's not much fantasy value there.

Added Mar 06 4:40 pm (EST)

Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter

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T. Forrest - PG

UTA

Trent Forrest (health and safety protocols) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors.

Forrest isn't a rotation player when healthy, so his absence won't have an impact when it comes to fantasy hoops.

Added 7:13 pm (EST)

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O. Spellman - PF

NYK

Omari Spellman will play with the Erie BayHawks in the G-League bubble in Orlando.

Spellman began the season with the Knicks, but was waived as the team needed to open up a roster spot for Taj Gibson. Playing with the BayHawks is a big opportunity for the former first-round pick, who failed to stick with either the Hawks, Warriors or Knicks.

Added 7:01 pm (EST)

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B. Simmons - PG

PHI

Ben Simmons (general soreness) is considered to be questionable for Saturday's game against the Pistons.

76ers coach Doc Rivers said during his pregame media availability that Simmons and Tobias Harris were both banged up during Friday's win over the Celtics, and he was unsure if either would be able to play. It's worth noting that neither was on the injury report, so if they don't play, the 76ers could be fined for a second time this season. That's just great (sarcasm) news for fantasy managers, who were likely hoping for a big night from Simmons with the 76ers playing against one of the league's worst teams. If he can't play, look for Shake Milton to have the ball in his hands even more as a playmaker. If he is somehow still available on the waiver wire, do not hesitate to pick Milton up.

Added 6:37 pm (EST)

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T. Harris - PF

PHI

Tobias Harris might not play on Saturday according to Doc Rivers.

With less than two hours before tip-off, Doc Rivers said both Harris and Ben Simmons "got banged up" in Friday night's game and might not play. Joel Embiid is also questionable. Philly's used to missing a good chunk of its roster at this point. If Harris is out, Matisse Thybulle, Shake Milton, and Furkan Korkmaz could see more run.

Added 6:25 pm (EST)

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R. Rubio - PG

MIN

Ricky Rubio (health and safety protocols) is available to play in Saturday's game against the Pelicans.

Rubio is expected to play anywhere from 24 to 28 minutes Saturday night, and he will likely start with D'Angelo Russell (rest) sidelined. That leaves the remaining minutes to Jordan McLaughlin, who can be a handy assist man when given minutes. But that doesn't mean that fantasy managers should look into streaming him. Play it safe and go with Rubio if you have a desperate need for a point guard.

Added 6:24 pm (EST)

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G. Dragic - PG

MIA

Goran Dragic (foot) and Gabe Vincent (knee) are available to play in Saturday's game against the Nets.

Both should be in the same starting roles that they held in Friday's loss to the Raptors, with Dragic providing more in the way of fantasy value. What will impact Vincent is the recent play of Kendrick Nunn, who scored 22 points on Friday. Vincent is worth streaming in deeper leagues due to the absences of Tyler Herro and Jimmy Butler, but don't be surprised if a slow start results in his losing minutes to Nunn.

Added 6:21 pm (EST)

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D. Russell - PG

MIN

Ryan Saunders said that D'Angelo Russell's rest day on Saturday was pre-planned.

Russell's rest day came as a surprise considering the struggling Timberwolves are already without Karl Anthony-Towns (COVID-19). But Saunders clarified that this was planned because Russell's carrying a heavier workload this season. Fantasy managers shouldn't be alarmed.

Added 6:10 pm (EST)

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D. Gallinari - PF

ATL

Danilo Gallinari (ankle) and Cam Reddish (knee) are not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Bucks.

What this means regarding minutes restrictions for either player is unknown, but the fact that neither Gallinari nor Reddish is listed is good news. Both came off the bench in Friday's win over the Timberwolves, with Gallinari playing 15 minutes and Reddish 24. They may be in line for slight increases Sunday, especially if De'Andre Hunter (right knee soreness) is unable to play. Hunter is listed as questionable.

Added 6:05 pm (EST)

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