LA Clippers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Los Angeles Clippers guard/center Ben Simmons (knee) will remain out for Tuesday's tilt against the Phoenix Suns. He is forced to miss a second straight game due to a sore left knee. After building up some good momentum, Simmons has once again encountered health issues, and he may miss several games in quick succession as the Clippers head into a stretch of three games in four nights. With Simmons sidelined on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers, Nicolas Batum and Drew Eubanks took on larger roles in the rotation. However, neither player significantly impacts fantasy basketball.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. (groin) will sit out a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns. He is battling a right groin strain, and given the nature of the injury, there is a strong possibility that Jones Jr. will also not be ready to return on Wednesday when the Clippers face the Detroit Pistons. Bogdan Bogdanovic and Amir Coffey are set to receive more work on Tuesday, especially with Norman Powell (hamstring) also sidelined. Bogdanovic is the more attractive fantasy piece of the two. Since moving to L.A., he has averaged 10.6 points and 3.1 assists in 24.9 minutes.

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Norman Powell (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's meeting with the Phoenix Suns. After missing five games due to a knee injury, Powell was back in the lineup on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers, but he strained his right hamstring and played only nine minutes. Bogdan Bogdanovic and Amir Coffey will be expected to step up during Powell's absence. Powell's first opportunity to return is on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons, but since he is dealing with a muscle injury, it wouldn't be surprising if he sits out several games.

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Norman Powell (knee) has been downgraded to out ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He was initially listed as questionable on the injury report. Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue told reporters ahead of Friday's game that Powell played through a knee injury prior to the All-Star break. He hasn't featured in any games since the regular season continued. Powell's next opportunity to return will be in a rematch against the Lakers on Sunday. With him out on Friday, Amir Coffey, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Derrick Jones Jr. are in a position to see more action.

Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Powell is in danger of missing his fifth game in a row due to a left knee issue. His absence has given Amir Coffey and Bogdan Bogdanovic increased minutes in the rotation. When active, Powell has been a solid fantasy contributor this season, but it's worth noting that Kawhi Leonard is active for Friday's game. That means, Leonard will probably cut into Powell's fantasy value, but fantasy managers should still get him in their lineups if he ends up playing.