LA Clippers

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (illness) is currently listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. The big man was forced to sit out of Wednesday's game due to an illness. His absence moved Daniel Theis into a starting role on Wednesday. He finished with nine points, five rebounds, and two assists in 31 minutes of action. He will likely get another chance to start if Zubac is forced to miss another game. Theis is a low-end streaming option, but could be worth a look for desperate fantasy managers.

Due to illness, Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac will miss Wednesday's showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers. This absence opens up opportunities for Mason Plumlee and Daniel Theis, who will share playing time at the center position. Zubac has averaged 12.0 points and 9.5 rebounds per game in 46 regular-season appearances and will be missed against the Clippers city rival. The Lakers rank 22nd in opponent rebounding percentage at (49.1%).

The Los Angeles Clippers have downgraded center Ivica Zubac (illness) to questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Absent from the Clippers' original injury report, Zubac is dealing with an illness that could cost him Wednesday's game. If the 26-year-old rim protector cannot suit up in the Battle of L.A., Zubac's minutes at center would be divvied up between Mason Plumlee and Daniel Theis, and the veteran big men would both be in play as low-end fantasy streamers against a Lakers team that ranks 22nd in opponent rebounding percentage (49.1%).

Los Angeles Clippers forward Norman Powell (ankle) will suit up on Sunday against the Sacramento Kings. The 30-year-old was questionable because of a sprained ankle. Fortunately, the injury only cost him a game. With Paul George (knee) out, Powell should see a bump in fantasy production on Sunday night, no matter his role.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Nicolas Batum (hamstring) is officially listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers. The 35-year-old played 18 minutes and didn't attempt a shot in the team's 110-96 loss to the Knicks on Thursday. If Batum is sidelined, KJ Martin could see increased playing time. The Sixers may choose to exercise caution on the second night of a back-to-back and rest the veteran. Batum is averaging 5.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 25.3 minutes per game this season.