LA Clippers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Simmons will now miss his third game in a row due to left calf soreness. His absence comes at a bad time with D'Angelo Russell (shin) also being sidelined. That means, Keon Johnson and Ziaire Williams should both see expanded roles. Williams is still working his way back to full speed, so Johnson is looking like the better streaming option ahead of Monday's slate.

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (calf, back) is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. His presence on the injury report isn't anything new. However, the 28-year-old did miss the previous two contests. With D'Angelo Russell (shin) in danger of missing the game, Simmons could find himself back in the starting lineup at the one, which could potentially increase his scoring contributions. But if he's out as well, Keon Johnson and Reece Beekman could split time, with the former being a far more attractive fantasy option.

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (leg) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Bogdanovic made his return to the court on Friday after missing the previous five games due to a leg injury. The veteran guard will now sit out the second leg of the back-to-back set for rest purposes. The Hawks are a bit shorthanded with Jalen Johnson (shoulder) also sitting out on Saturday. That means, De'Andre Hunter, Zaccharie Risacher, and Garrison Mathews should all see increased roles during this game. Between the three, Hunter is the best streaming option for Saturday's slate. He has been the most consistent scoring option and should see plenty of minutes on Saturday.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) is available and is set to make his season debut against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. As expected, Leonard will be on a minutes restriction during his first game back in action. The return of Leonard is a welcoming sight for the Clippers who could desperately use his help right now. Derrick Jones Jr. figures to move to the bench and will lose fantasy appeal with Leonard returning. Norman Powell also is likely to lose some fantasy value once Leonard is back up to full speed. Fantasy managers in season-long formats can get Leonard back in their lineups while Leonard remains a risky play for DFS contests on Saturday.

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) is anticipated to make his 2024-25 debut on Saturday versus the Hawks. The veteran hasn't played yet this season after battling another knee issue. However, it's a positive update, although he'll presumably be limited for more than a few games. He'll also likely miss either game of back-to-back outings for the remainder of the year. Without question, Leonard is a fantastic player, posting career averages of 20.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.7 steals. For now, he's still officially listed as questionable. But assuming Leonard officially gets the green light, fantasy managers must get him into the starting lineup, with his anticipated presence likely resulting in fewer minutes for Amir Coffey. It's also logical to assume that Norman Powell, who is second on the team in scoring, will eventually see a dip in production if Leonard remains healthy moving ahead.