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Los Angeles Clippers forward/center Nicolas Batum (finger) will play on Monday versus Chicago. The veteran was in danger of missing this contest because of right finger soreness. However, he's good to go. With Ivica Zubac (eye) sidelined, Batum may find himself in the starting lineup. Batum logged six points, three steals, and one rebound in his only start of the 2024-25 campaign. But he could see an uptick in production versus the Bulls, a team that has allowed 120.5 points per game this season, the second-worst mark in the National Basketball Association. Kawhi Leonard (knee, injury management) will also take the night off, which should give others more scoring opportunities.

Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (back) will play on Monday night versus the Bulls. The veteran appeared on Monday's edition of the injury report because of back soreness. Fortunately, it won't keep him off the floor. Powell has had a fantastic 2024-25 campaign, averaging a career-high 23.6 points with 3.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists. With Kawhi Leonard (knee, injury management) and Ivica Zubac (eye) both sidelined, Powell should be more productive than usual, even more so against a Chicago team that has struggled on the defensive side of the ball this season.

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (groin) will play on Monday night versus the Bulls. The multi-time All-Star was under the weather for Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Lakers. But that didn't stop him from finishing with 21 points, 12 assists, and one steal. Harden has had his best season in years, and he could be even more productive against the Bulls with Kawhi Leonard (illness) and Ivica Zubac (eye) sidelined.

Los Angeles Clippers guardNorman Powell(back) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Chicago Bulls, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports. Powell was on the injury report also Sunday with the same back issue. However, he managed to post 22 points, four rebounds, one assist and three steals across 37 minutes in a 116-102 win over the Lakers. The 31-year-old may get a rest maintenance night off, though, with Monday's contest being the second leg of a back-to-back set. If Powell is unavailable, Terance Mann will likely see an uptick in playing time.

Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports that despite dealing with right groin soreness, Los Angeles Clippers guardJames Harden(groin) is probable for Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Harden played through an illness on Sunday but still managed to finish with 21 points, four rebounds, 12 assists, and one steal across 40 minutes. Fantasy managers, if the 35-year-old is available, expect him to be an excellent fantasy option, especially with Kawhi Leonard (knee) getting the night off to rest.