OCTOBER 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
LA CLIPPERS 12-9 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
12-9 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Zion INJURY RETURN 🔥 21 PTS, 12 REB, 7 AST vs Clippers
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Clippers' Kawhi Leonard to Miss Fourth Consecutive Game With Knee Issue The star forward underwent reconstructive surgery to repair the ACL in his right knee last year.
Kawhi to miss 2 more games as knee issues linger Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will miss Sunday’s game at home against the Pelicans and Monday’s game hosting the Rockets as his knee issues li...
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Kawhi Leonard - Out for back-to-back set Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue confirmed that Leonard (knee) will remain out for Monday's game against the Rockets in addition to Sunday's contest versus the Pelicans, Ohm Youngmis...
Impact Leonard will sit both ends of the back-to-back set for what will be his third and fourth consecutive absences after he was unable to practice Saturday. On a positive note, Lue said that Leonard's stiff right knee is feeling better, and the team is still viewing the star forward as day-to-day. Terance Mann, Norman Powell and Marcus Morris are among the players that should benefit from slight upticks in playing time and usage while Leonard is out.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Norman Powell - Heads to bench Sunday Powell will be on the bench Sunday against the Pelicans, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.
Impact Powell had started each of the Clippers' opening five games, but he moves back to the bench here with Marcus Morris at power forward and Terrance Mann at shooting guard. Through five games, Powell is averaging 9.8 points per game but is coming off a season-best 21-point effort against the Thunder on Thursday.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kawhi Leonard - Out Sunday, not yet practicing Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue said that Leonard (knee), who is out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, didn't practice Saturday, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Leonard will be on the bench for the third straight game Sunday, and his continued absence from practice wouldn't seem to bode well for his chances of playing in the second half of the back-to-back set Monday against the Rockets either. The Clippers are likely to take as much caution as possible with Leonard, who is dealing with soreness in his surgically repaired right knee.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marcus Morris Sr. - Starting against Pels Morris is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.
Impact Morris missed Los Angeles' last two games due to personal reasons, but he jumps right into the starting lineup in a time of need, as the Clippers will be quite thin at the power forward position due to the absence of Robert Covington (health and safety protocols). Through three games, Morris is averaging 15.0 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Robert Covington - Ruled out for Sunday's game Covington has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans and has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times repor...
Impact Covington had been listed as doubtful due to illness earlier Saturday, and his placement in the health and safety protocols suggests he's likely to have contracted COVID-19. If that's the case, then he's expected to miss at least a couple of games. With Covington and Kawhi Leonard (knee) out, Marcus Morris will have to handle a big workload at the power forward position in the short-term future.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Injury Update: Kawhi Leonard OUT vs. Pelicans The LA Clippers will be without Kawhi Leonard against the New Orleans Pelicans
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Robert Covington - Doubtful vs. Pels Covington is doubtful due to an illness Sunday against the Pelicans, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Impact Kawhi Leonard (knee) has already been ruled out, and with Covington presumed out, the Clippers will be shorthanded at forward. However, Marcus Morris will at least be back.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kawhi Leonard - Out Sunday Leonard (knee) is out Sunday against the Pelicans, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Impact Leonard is sitting out the first game of the back-to-back set, which marks his third consecutive absence. The Clippers will at least get Marcus Morris back, lessening the impact, although Robert Covington (illness) is doubtful. The Clippers play the Rockets on Monday.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Injury Update: Kawhi Leonard Doubtful to Practice Saturday, Status Uncertain vs. Pelicans LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard does not yet have a status for Sunday vs. the New Orleans Pelicans
OCTOBER 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Marcus Morris Sr. - Will play Sunday Head coach Ty Lue indicated Saturday that Morris (personal) will play in Sunday's game versus the Pelicans, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Morris rejoined his teammates at practice Saturday after taking some time away for personal reasons. He appears set to resume his duties and shouldn't have any restrictions given the reason behind his recent absences. Morris figures to re-enter the starting lineup upon his return.
OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kawhi Leonard - Seems unlikely to play Sunday Leonard (knee) may not practice Saturday and his status is murky for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. Murray says he'd be "surprised" if Leon...
Impact Leonard's persistent knee soreness remains an issue, with the two-time Finals MVP appearing in just two games and playing 42 total minutes. At this rate, Leonard could be limited for much of the season. He has yet to play two games in a row and was sent home early from the Clippers' recent two-game road trip.
OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marcus Morris Sr. - Back at practice Saturday Morris (personal) was at Saturday's practice, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Morris missed the Clippers' two-game road trip. It seems like he has a good chance at playing Sunday against the Pelicans.
OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Clippers face the Pelicans on 3-game slide
Los Angeles aims to end its three-game skid when the Los Angeles Clippers take on New OrleansOCTOBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Injury Report: Zion Williamson Likely Returning Sunday vs. Clippers New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is questionable vs. the Phoenix Suns, could return vs. LA Clippers
OCTOBER 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kawhi Leonard: A rich man, not a changed man SDSU alum enters his fifth NBA season having signed a five-year $94 million “max contract”
OCTOBER 28, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Nicolas Batum - Returns to the bench Thursday Batum chipped in seven points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 21 minutes during Thursday's 118-110 loss to the Thunder.
Impact Batum moved back to the bench with Paul George returning from an illness. While he did lead the second unit with 21 minutes, he offered very little in terms of fantasy production. The three defensive stats are nice but at this point in his career, the upside is negligible, making him a deeper league asset only.
OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Boston Jr. - Barely touches the floor in loss Boston notched no counting stats over two minutes during Thursday's 118-110 loss to Oklahoma City.
Impact Boston continues to play a fringe role for the Clippers, entering the game in the final two minutes. While Boston has flashed some upside in the past, there is no path to minutes for him right now. He could certainly be a name of the future but his chances of having any meaningful value this season are slim, at best.
OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Norman Powell - Finally gets going Thursday Powell contributed 21 points (9-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block in 31 minutes during Thursday's 118-110 loss to the Thunder.
Impact Powell finally found some rhythm on the offensive end of the floor during the loss, dropping a team-high 21 points on 60 percent shooting. It's been a rough few games for Powell who prior to this outing, had failed to put up standard league value. He may have been dropped in more than a few leagues and if that was the case, he is worth grabbing to see if he can maintain this momentum.
OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Paul George - Struggles in return George, who missed one game due to illness, notched 10 points (4-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and three assists in 31 minutes during Thursday's 118-110 loss to Oklahoma...
Impact George was far from his best in the loss, putting up mediocre production across the board. It's been an underwhelming start to the season for George, who is currently ranked outside the top 50 in standard leagues. There is no need to panic, but managers would love to see an uptick in production sooner rather than later. His next opportunity to get things back on track will be against the Pelicans on Sunday.
OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Head Coach Mark Daigneault Post-Game Presser | OKC Thunder Win 118-110 Versus LA Clippers
OCTOBER 28, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 24 as Thunder beat Clippers again
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Clippers 118-110OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CLIPPERS at THUNDER | NBA FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | October 27, 2022
OCTOBER 28, 2022 • YOUTUBE
