LA Clippers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Los Angeles Clippers guard Ben Simmons (conditioning) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Simmons recently joined the Clippers after finalizing a contract buyout with the Brooklyn Nets. It's unclear if the Clippers plan on having Simmons play at all before the All-Star break. Once active, Simmons figures to play a significant role in the Clippers rotation. His playmaking and defense should be enough to make him worth rostering in at least deep formats.

Los Angeles Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (conditioning) has been cleared to suit up for Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Bogdanovic is set to make his team debut after being acquired by the Clippers during last Thursday's deadline. So far this season, Bogdanovic is averaging 10 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists across 24 minutes per game. He hasn't exactly been a consistent fantasy option this season, but hopefully a change of scenery will help him. Fantasy managers who already have Bogdanovic rostered can get him into their lineups ahead of Wednesday's game. He should be able to see at least around 20 minutes especially with Ben Simmons (conditioning) still out.

Los Angeles Clippers center Drew Eubanks (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Eubanks suffered a left ankle sprain on Saturday and as a result he'll miss Wednesday's game. The Clippers do play a back-to-back set, so Eubanks will get another chance to play on Thursday. However, it wouldn't be shocking to see the Clippers take the cautious approach and rest Eubanks until after the All-Star break. His absence means that Ivica Zubac and Nicolas Batum will see more minutes at the center spot. Zubac is the only fantasy relevant option here right now.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Nets and guard/forward Ben Simmons have agreed to a contract buyout. The 28-year-old was at his best while a member of the 76ers. However, after he was traded to Brooklyn, his production declined significantly. Simmons has averaged 13.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 1.5 steals in 365 regular-season games throughout his career. Unfortunately, injuries and personal issues have caused him to miss plenty of time over the years. But now that he's a free agent, he'll likely draw interest from a number of teams around the National Basketball Association, even more so because of his versatility. Yet, it's hard to tell how impactful the former LSU Tiger will be from a fantasy standpoint until he inks a new deal. He'll also need to stay healthy.

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons stayed on the team through the trade deadline, but that doesn't mean he's going to finish the season with the organization. The two sides are reportedly working on a contract buyout. Simmons is in the final year of a five-year deal that he originally signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. A majority of his time in Brooklyn has been spent on the bench due to injury. When healthy, Simmons has been decent, averaging 6.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 6.9 assists across 25 minutes per game this season. If he gets cut loose, the Los Angeles Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers are potential landing spots. His fantasy value could see an uptick if he's surrounded by a better supporting cast.