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John Collins - Questionable to return Collins (head) is listed as questionable to return after exiting Friday's game against the Lakers in the second quarter, per Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com.

Impact Collins went up for a lob and hit his head on the floor after being fouled. If he is unable to return, Nicolas Batum and Kobe Sanders are expected to see increased minutes.

27 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

John Collins - Exits to locker room, won't return Collins is in the league's concussion protocol and won't return to Friday's game against the Lakers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. He'll finish with 12 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3P...

Impact Collins went up for a lob pass but was fouled and ended up hitting his head on the floor. He was unable to remain in the game to shoot his free throws and won't return Friday. The big man's next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday against the Magic. If he's forced to miss additional time, Nicolas Batum and Kobe Sanders would likely see increased playing time.

40 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Why Darius Garland Thinks Cavs Traded Him to Clippers for James Harden Darius Garland shared why he thinks the Cavaliers decided to trade him for James Harden specifically.

53 MINS AGO • SI.COM

Where to watch Lakers vs. Clippers NBA game tonight on free streams, TV A battle for Los Angeles highlights the Friday night NBA schedule, as the Lakers get set to host the Clippers at Crypto.com Arena.

5 HOURS AGO • PENNLIVE.COM

NBA trade deadline stripped Kawhi Leonard, Clippers from contending It appears the Clippers chance at contending for a title this season are over. That is, if you’re asking Kawhi Leonard. Following Thursday’s...

7 HOURS AGO • NYPOST.COM

Kawhi Leonard sends clear message regarding Clippers' status as contenders | Sporting News Leonard doesn't think that the Clippers are contenders in the Western Conference.

7 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

LA Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks, and predictions The LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers meet Friday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET.

8 HOURS AGO • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

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Clippers just came to Bennedict Mathurin realization Pacers know all too well Former Indiana Pacers wing Bennedict Mathurin just put everybody on notice after his latest performance with the Los Angeles Clippers.

10 HOURS AGO • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Clippers facing Bogdan Bogdanovic problem that's not their fault Following no action at the trade deadline regarding Bogdan Bogdanovic, the Clippers have to deal with the trouble they had no say in.

10 HOURS AGO • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Kobe Sanders - Exits rotation Thursday Sanders (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Thursday's 115-114 win over the Nuggets.

Impact Though the Clippers upgraded him from a two-way contract to a standard deal over the All-Star break, Sanders ended up dropping out of the rotation for the first time since Nov. 10, ending a streak of 44 consecutive appearances. With Derrick Jones recently returning from an extended injury-related absence and with the Clippers bringing aboard Bennedict Mathurin at the trade deadline to bolster their depth on the wing, Sanders looks like he could be the odd man out of head coach Tyronn Lue's nine-man rotation. Sanders may at least temporarily reclaim a role on the second unit for Friday's game against the Lakers, as veteran Nicolas Batum (18 minutes Thursday) could be a candidate to rest for the second leg of a back-to-back set.

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Nicolas Batum - Plays 18 minutes in win Batum produced six points (2-3 FG, 2-3 3Pt) and two rebounds in 18 minutes during Thursday's 115-114 win over the Nuggets.

Impact Batum was rested for the final game before the All-Star break, but he was back in his usual role Thursday. The veteran is unlikely to see enough minutes or usage to make an impact outside of very deep formats moving forward.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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13 HOURS AGO • NBA.COM

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Bennedict Mathurin's historical home-debut clarifies his real calling in the rotation Following Bennedict Mathurin’s memorable home debut, he ultimately demonstrated to Clipper Nation where he truly belongs in Tyronn Lue’s rot...

14 HOURS AGO • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Benedict Mathurin Got Into Jamal Murray's Face at FT Line Before Huge Miss in Clippers' Win Mathurin scored 38 for the Clippers, but his biggest contribution won't be in the box score.

14 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Darius Garland is a perfect fit for the Clippers with one huge caveat Ever since he came into the league, the evolution Darius Garland has always flown under the radar. Despite only playing five games in colleg...

14 HOURS AGO • HOOPSHABIT.COM

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Derrick Jones Jr. - Posts 22 points in narrow win Jones posted 22 points (7-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 34 minutes during Thursday's 115-114 win over Denver.

Impact Although Bennedict Mathurin's 38-point result was the biggest headline for the Clippers, Jones proved to be a valuable piece of the puzzle as the team moves forward without James Harden's services. Kriss Dunn lacks the necessary production to fill the scoring gap at point guard, so the Clippers will lean more on Jones and Mathurin while Kawhi Leonard takes the reins on offense. Jones is currently averaging a career-high 10.5 points per game this season, and that number could continue to rise due to the Clippers' needs on offense.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

John Collins - Records third double-double Collins recorded 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 12 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal across 32 minutes during Thursday's 115-114 win over Denver.

Impact Collins' rebound numbers have prevented him from reaching the double-double milestone this season. His current 2025-26 average of 5.2 rebounds per game marks his lowest in the category by a wide margin. There's a chance that Ivica Zubac's departure could give his results a slight boost, but Brook Lopez and Derrick Jones have fared well off the glass and could hinder Collins' chance for improvement.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bennedict Mathurin - Explodes for 38 points in victory Mathurin ended Thursday's 115-114 victory over the Nuggets with 38 points (12-22 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 12-13 FT), five rebounds, four assists and three steals over 34 minutes.

Impact Mathurin gave a glimpse of his potential production with the Clippers before the All-Star break, but Thursday's line blew well past expectations. Filling the gap left by James Harden is no easy task, but if Mathurin's nightly shot volume stays high, the Clippers' overall outlook will improve dramatically. The former Pacer is playing off the bench, but he's averaging 30.3 minutes per game since joining the Clippers.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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