LA Clippers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (illness) is considered questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Miami Heat. Simmons has missed the last three games as this appears to be a lingering illness. His absence in the rotation has given Keon Johnson and Reece Beekman an increased look in the rotation. Between the two, Johnson is the better streaming choice after a 20-point outing during Wednesday's game. The Nets are banged up right now, so Johnson is worth looking at as a low-end streaming choice right now.

Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (knee) missed Wednesday's game along with many of his teammates, but he'll remain sidelined Thursday while James Harden (groin), Norman Powell (back), and Ivica Zubac (eye) all return to action. Dunn has been a key contributor in the second unit for the Clippers this season, averaging over 22 minutes per game and chipping in 6.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.5 steals per contest. While he is out, Kevin Porter Jr., Terance Mann, and Amir Coffey will fill in on the wings in the second unit.

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (groin) will be able to return to the court after missing the front half of the team's back-to-back on Wednesday. Harden has averaged 21.3 points, 8.1 assists, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game in 33.4 minutes per game this season while leading the team with a 30.9% usage rate. Harden gets a great matchup in his return as the Clippers welcome the Wizards, who have allowed the most fantasy points per game to opposing point guards this season. Kevin Porter Jr. stepped up with 26 points against the Celtics on Wednesday, but he'll likely return to his role as Harden's backup since The Beard will be back for Thursday's contest.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Norman Powell (back) missed Wednesday's game against the Celtics but will be back in action on Thursday against the Wizards. Powell has been outstanding this season for the Clippers, breaking out with 23.7 points in 32.5 minutes per game in his 35 contests while also chipping in 3.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.3 steals per contest. He gets a great matchup against the Wizards in his return, and the Clippers will be much closer to full strength after resting multiple regulars on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum (finger) missed Wednesday's game with a finger injury, but he'll be available for the second game of his team's back-to-back on Thursday night against the Wizards. Batum has played a minimal role off the bench for the Clippers this season, averaging just 17.4 minutes in 42 games this year. He has only chipped in 3.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 0.6 steals per game. His role hasn't made much of a fantasy impact this season, but he will be able to return to it after being absent on Wednesday.