LA Clippers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Los Angeles Clippers forward Norman Powell (ankle) will suit up on Sunday against the Sacramento Kings. The 30-year-old was questionable because of a sprained ankle. Fortunately, the injury only cost him a game. With Paul George (knee) out, Powell should see a bump in fantasy production on Sunday night, no matter his role.

Brooklyn Nets utility man Ben Simmons (leg) won't return to Saturday's meeting with the Timberwolves. The former Sixer was ruled out with left leg soreness, although it's not known how or when he picked up the injury. He'll finish the game with eight boards, six assists, four points, and three steals, and he'll likely carry an injury designation heading into Monday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. Without Simmons on the floor, guys like Lonnie Walker IV and Dennis Schroder could see more action.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Nicolas Batum (hamstring) is officially listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers. The 35-year-old played 18 minutes and didn't attempt a shot in the team's 110-96 loss to the Knicks on Thursday. If Batum is sidelined, KJ Martin could see increased playing time. The Sixers may choose to exercise caution on the second night of a back-to-back and rest the veteran. Batum is averaging 5.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 25.3 minutes per game this season.

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (knee) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Toronto Raptors. A left knee effusion cost Simmons Brooklyn's last game, but the point forward is good to go on Thursday. In seven appearances since returning from a lengthy absence, Simmons is tallying 6.8 points on 59.4% field-goal shooting, 8.5 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game and faces a Raptors team that sits 23rd in opponent field-goal percentage (48.9%).

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (groin) is not spotted on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Leonard was unable to play in L.A.'s final contest before the All-Star break due to a strained left groin, but he participated in Sunday's All-Star Game and is available on Thursday. It's a tough matchup against a Thunder team holding opponents to the third-best field-goal percentage (45.3%) in the league, though.