Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Near double-double Saturday
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Zubac supplied 18 points (9-12 FG), nine rebounds, six assists and one block over 30 minutes during the Clippers' 131-116 win over the Hornets on Saturday.
Zubac and the rest of the Clippers players took a back seat to James Harden (55 points) in the scoring category. Zubac ended Saturday's as the team's co-leader in rebounds, and his six dimes were a season high. In 11 games since Nov. 3, the veteran center has averaged 16.4 points, 12.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists over 32.6 minutes per game while shooting 60.2 percent from the field.
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Clippers' James Harden: Breaks franchise scoring record
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Harden logged 55 points (17-26 FG, 10-16 3Pt, 11-14 FT), seven assists, three rebounds and one steal over 35 minutes during the Clippers' 131-116 win over the Hornets on Saturday.
It was a truly vintage performance from Harden on Saturday, as he broke the Clippers' franchise record with 55 points while tying a career high with 10 three-pointers. Per independent NBA writer Justin Russo, Harden joined Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant as the only players age 36 or older to score 55 or more points in a game. Harden will continue to be the engine that runs the Clippers' offense, and he should be getting reinforcements for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, as Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is expected to return from a nine-game absence, as reported by NBA reporter Chris Haynes.
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Clippers' Bogdan Bogdanovic: Not playing Saturday
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Bogdanovic (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hornets.
Bogdanovic was a late addition to Saturday's injury report due to a hip injury, and the injury is severe enough for the veteran wing to miss his seventh game of the regular season. He has averaged 25.7 minutes per game this season, so his absence paves the way for Kobe Sanders, Cam Christie and Nicolas Batum to see more playing time. Bogdanovic's next opportunity to play is Sunday against the Cavaliers.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Expected to return Sunday
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Leonard (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hornets, but he's expected to return Sunday against the Cavaliers, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
Leonard hasn't played since Nov. 3 due to a sprained right foot and ankle, but he returned to practice this week and appears to have responded well to the increased work. The veteran superstar will almost certainly be limited and have his minutes monitored closely, but this is huge news for a Clippers squad that has struggled mightily to start the campaign. In six games this season, Leonard has averaged 24.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.5 steals in 33.5 minutes per contest.
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Clippers' Chris Paul: Will retire after season
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Paul is set to retire from the NBA following the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Paul opted to reunite with the Clippers on a one-year deal for his 21st season in the NBA. However, he has been in and out of the rotation to start the year, and the veteran point guard will hang up his shoes following the conclusion of the 2025-26 campaign. Paul has been one of the most storied point guards in NBA history, having been named to 12 All-Star Games (including the All-Star Game MVP in 2013), 11 All-NBA teams (including four selections to the First-Team) and to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. The future Hall of Famer led the league in assists five times -- most recently for the 2022-23 season as a member of the Suns. He also led the league in steals six times.
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Clippers' Bogdan Bogdanovic: Late addition to injury report
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Bogdanovic (hip) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Hornets, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Bogdanovic was a very late addition to the injury report, and official word on his availability should drop soon. If Bogdanovic joins Kawhi Leonard (ankle), Derrick Jones (knee) and Bradley Beal (hip) on the sidelines, Chris Paul, Kobe Sanders, Nicolas Batum and Cam Christie would all be candidates for increased roles.
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Clippers' Jordan Miller: Out for Saturday
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Miller (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game in Charlotte, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Miller will miss his third straight game Saturday, but maybe he'll be able to get back out there for Sunday's rematch with the Hornets. Miller's minimal minutes will be divvied up among Cam Christie and Kobe Sanders.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Ruled out for Saturday
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Leonard (ankle) won't play in Saturday's game against the Hornets, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Leonard was a partial practice participant Thursday, but it doesn't sound like the Clippers have cleared him for contact. The star forward remains out indefinitely with an ankle sprain. In the interim, Nicolas Batum and Kobe Sanders should have a boost in streaming appeal.
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Clippers' John Collins: Another lackluster performance
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Collins had nine points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, one block and one steal over 25 minutes during Thursday's 129-101 loss to the Magic.
Collins continues to be rather disappointing from a fantasy perspective. On the year so far, the veteran forward has averaged 11.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 25.3 minutes per contest in 15 games. Collins could still be acclimating to his new surroundings during his first season with Los Angeles, and he's at least shooting a strong 50.4 percent from the field.
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Clippers' Cam Christie: Scores six points in loss
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Christie supplied six points (1-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound and one steal in 12 minutes during Thursday's 129-101 loss to the Magic.
Christie continues to be used sparingly by the Clippers despite a lot of key injuries on the roster. In 10 appearances this season, Christie holds averages of 5.2 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 11.6 minutes per contest.
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Clippers' Kobe Brown: Notches nine points
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Brown finished with nine points (3-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across 16 minutes during Thursday's 129-101 loss to Orlando.
Brown matched his season-high mark of nine points in Thursday's loss. With so many injuries in Los Angeles, Brown has been seeing minutes in the teens lately, but he still has a lot of work to do to get onto the fantasy radar.
Zubac ended Thursday's 129-101 loss to the Magic with 14 points (7-16 FG) and 19 rebounds across 32 minutes.
Zubac dominated on the glass Thursday night, grabbing a team high in rebounds on the way to his fourth straight double-double. He continues to serve as a reliable source of production in rebounding and scoring, and he also has the ability to tack on the occasional swat or steal.
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Clippers' James Harden: Drills five treys
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Harden notched 31 points (8-16 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 10-12 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 31 minutes during Thursday's 129-101 loss to Orlando.
Harden posted a strong scoring performance, hitting five triples for the second time in his last three appearances. He led his team with 31 points but received minimal help from his teammates, as Ivica Zubac was the only other Clipper to score in double figures. Harden has been red-hot on the offensive end of late, averaging 32.5 points over his last six appearances.
Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Limited participant in practice
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Leonard (ankle) hasn't yet been cleared for contact in practice but has been a limited participant, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Leonard has missed his team's last nine matchups while dealing with a sprained right foot and ankle. This update offers a bit of insight into where he's at in his rehab, though the team is not yet ready to report on when he may be cleared for a game. "He did a few things," said head coach Tyronn Lue, per Law Murray of The Athletic. "He's definitely gotten better. I mean, I don't know how long it's gonna be. But he's definitely gotten better. Just seeing him on the floor yesterday was really good to see."
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Still sidelined
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Leonard (foot/ankle) won't play in Thursday's game against Orlando, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Leonard will miss a ninth consecutive game due to a sprained right foot and sprained right ankle. The star forward's next chance to play will come Saturday against Charlotte, though it's unclear if he's nearing a return. While he's been sidelined, Nicolas Batum and Kobe Sanders have stepped into larger roles.
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Clippers' Jordan Miller: Ruled out for Thursday
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Miller is out for Thursday's game against the Magic due to left hamstring soreness, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Thursday is set to be a second consecutive absence for Miller, whose next opportunity to return is Saturday in Charlotte. With the Clippers missing several players on the wing, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Nicolas Batum and Kobe Sanders should continue receiving enough playing time to warrant streaming consideration in fantasy leagues.
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