LA Clippers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Los Angeles Clippers guards James Harden and Paul George are both looking for a new contract this coming summer and it seems that the team will be doing their best to keep them around. According to Howard Beck of The Ringer, after the Clippers invested $2 billion into a new arena, they'll be trying to keep around their core regardless of their postseason success this year. Harden and George play a huge part in keeping the Clippers relevant, and they already signed Kawhi Leonard to a new contract as well. So, while other superstars are expected to test the market, the Clippers should look pretty similar to how the roster has shaken out so far.

Los Angeles Clippers forward P.J. Tucker is away from the team. He was sent home ahead of the meeting with the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday evening, although he's anticipated to rejoin Los Angeles after the All-Star break. The 38-year-old was acquired by the Clippers only three games into the 2023-24 campaign. However, he hasn't seen much work in Los Angeles, averaging just 14 minutes, and has appeared in only 12 games for the club. Tucker hasn't been on the floor since November, and although both sides have had productive talks, he's not expected to do anything meaningful for fantasy managers anytime soon.

The Los Angeles Clippers say forward Kawhi Leonard (groin) is out for Wednesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Leonard is dealing with a strained left groin and will miss his first game since late December. Groin strains can be tricky and tend to result in multi-week absences, so while the All-Star break comes at the right time for Leonard and the Clips, there's no guarantee the two-way superstar will be ready to go when play resumes on Feb. 22 in a showdown with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Paul George and James Harden will steer the offense on Wednesday, and Amir Coffey figures to make a spot start in L.A.'s first unit. In seven starting appearances this year, Coffey has averaged only 10.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.7 three-pointers, and 1.3 assists and isn't a great streaming option for fantasy purposes.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Nicolas Batum (hamstring) won't feature against Miami on Wednesday, missing a ninth consecutive game. The French veteran is trying to recover from a hamstring strain but still needs more time to heal. However, the good news for the Sixers and him is the fact that the team will be off until Feb. 22 following Wednesday's action, which will give Batum a lot of time to get ready for the next game. With Tobias Harris (hip) also out of the lineup, Kenyon Martin Jr. moved to the starting unit on Monday versus Cleveland. Philadelphia's injuries have also boosted the playing time of Ricky Council IV.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Nicolas Batum (hamstring) will not play in Monday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. A strained left hamstring will cause an eighth straight absence for Batum, but head coach Nick Nurse said before Friday's defeat to the Atlanta Hawks that the veteran forward has a "decent chance" to return prior to the All-Star break. The Sixers host the Miami Heat on Wednesday, which is their final outing before the break. Philly's rotation remains incredibly thin, so Buddy Hield will be needed for heavy minutes in their starting group, and he's logged at least 20 points, four treys, six assists, and 36 minutes in each of his first two games with his new team since arriving at last Thursday's trade deadline. Cleveland ranks first against opposing swingmen, per DraftKings scoring, but Hield's volume makes him a must-start in all season-long fantasy setups.