LA Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers have cleared center Ivica Zubac (calf) from their injury report ahead of Wednesday's meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans. Zubac returned in Sunday's victory over the Miami Heat following a nine-game absence with a strained right calf, but he caught a breather on the second half of L.A.'s back-to-back in Monday's shootout win over the Atlanta Hawks. It's a rigid draw for Zubac against a top-10 Pelicans defense overall, and considering a minutes restriction is potentially in store, he's not the most attractive DFS option on Wednesday. When he returns to his usual allotment of playing time, however, the 26-year-old paint presence should resume his ways as a solid source of swats, boards, and field-goal percentage, averaging 12.2 points on 65.3% shooting from the floor, 9.6 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks in 26.9 minutes over 38 games for the Clips in 2023-24.

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (calf) was downgraded to out ahead of Monday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. The 26-year-old missed nine games before returning for Sunday's meeting with the Miami Heat. He logged only 18 minutes, amassing four points and three rebounds. Zubac will likely play on Wednesday against the visiting Pelicans, barring a setback. But in the meantime, Mason Plumlee should take his spot in the lineup, with the veteran averaging 7.9 points and 7.4 rebounds in eight starts during the 2023-24 campaign.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Nicolas Batum (hamstring) continues to deal with a left hamstring strain that will keep him out of at least one more game. The team has already ruled him out on Monday for their game against the Dallas Mavericks. The 35-year-old's absence has been felt as the team's defense and ability to spread the ball around on offense have both suffered in the past few games. Batum, along with Joel Embiid (knee) and De'Anthony Melton (back), will be three of the five starters to watch from the sidelines while Tobias Harris (illness) could join them. Kelly Oubre Jr. has been in the starting lineup in his place, and could serve as a solid streaming option in deeper leagues.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Nicolas Batum (hamstring) sits on the injury report as questionable for Saturday's clash with the Nets. The veteran is bothered by hamstring tightness and could be out for a third consecutive game. From a statistical point of view, the absence of Batum isn't big news, but he's been a regular starter ever since arriving in Philadelphia and does well all the little things that don't show on the box score. Danuel House Jr. has stepped into the starting five during Batum's absence. He has struggled to make his mark and isn't a good option for fantasy managers.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. The veteran forward was held out of Tuesday's contest due to a left hamstring tightness. The absence of Batum resulted in Danuel House Jr. moving into the starting five. He played nearly 30 minutes, but only scored seven points on 1-of-4 shooting on Tuesday. Fantasy managers shouldn't take the gamble with House, assuming he gets another start if Batum sits out.