OCTOBER 26, 2022 • LATIMES.COM
LA CLIPPERS 12-9 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
12-9 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Knee stiffness sidelines Clippers star Kawhi Leonard for OKC games The Clippers will play two games in three nights at Oklahoma City without Kawhi Leonard, who has stiffness in his surgically repaired right...
Kawhi Leonard - Skipping two-game road trip Head coach Tyronn Lue said Leonard recently experienced stiffness in his surgically repaired knee and will miss the Clippers' upcoming road games Tuesday and Thursday in Oklahoma C...
Impact Leonard hoped to play through the knee stiffness Tuesday, but he was instead returned to Los Angeles to receive further treatment. Even before the knee stiffness set in, Leonard was scheduled to sit out Thursday, per Law Murray of The Athletic. The Clippers are seemingly hopeful that Leonard will be ready to return to the floor Sunday against the Pelicans if he responds well to treatment.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marcus Morris Sr. - Out through road trip Morris (personal) will miss the Clippers' upcoming two-game road trip versus the Thunder, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports
Impact Morris was already ruled out for Tuesday's game, but the veteran won't join the club Thursday either. As a result, Morris' next chance to see the floor comes Sunday when the team returns home to square off with the Pelicans.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Terance Mann - Inserted into starting lineup Mann will start Tuesday's matchup with the Thunder, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Mann has had a disappointing start to the season through the first three games. He has yet to score at least 10 points or play more than 15 minutes, while he averaged 10.8 points and 28.6 minutes across 81 games last season. Mann will likely receive sporadic playing time as Kawhi Leonard (knee) and Paul George (illness) fluctuate in and out of the lineup.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Updated Injury Report: Kawhi Leonard OUT vs. OKC Thunder The LA Clippers will now be without Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Marcus Morris vs. OKC
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Nicolas Batum - Starting with Kawhi, PG out Batum will start Tuesday's game against the Thunder, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Impact With Paul George (illness), Kawhi Leonard (rest/knee) and Marcus Morris (personal) all shelved, Batum joins the starting five. In his 54 starts last year, he averaged 8.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals in 25.1 minutes.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kawhi Leonard - Late scratch Tuesday Leonard is out Tuesday against the Thunder due to right knee injury management, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact There was no indication Leonard would be sitting Tuesday, so his late-day scratch comes as a surprise. With Paul George (illness) also out, the Clippers will presumably lean more on Norman Powell, Luke Kennard, Nicolas Batum and Robert Covington.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Thunder Gameday: Kicking Off Mini Series at Home Against Clippers Tonight’s game will be the first of two games between the Thunder and Clippers in the next three days.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Why did the Clippers trade Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Thunder? Revisiting blockbuster Paul George trade for SGA, draft picks There are some trades that take a long time to truly evaluate. The Paul George deal is one of those.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
John Wall unplugged: On exit from Rockets, his passion to play and finding peace "All the (expletive) I've been through the last couple of years has been amazing. I think it made me stronger," Wall says.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Injury Report: Paul George and Marcus Morris OUT vs Oklahoma City Thunder The Clippers will be shorthanded against the OKC Thunder.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Marcus Morris Sr. - Out Tuesday at OKC Morris (personal) will not be available Tuesday against the Thunder, Andrew Greif of the LA Times reports.
Impact The nature of Morris' absence is unclear, but he'll miss at least one game as the Clippers begin a three-game week. They're playing a two-game set in Oklahoma City, so it remains to be seen if Morris will rejoin the team in time for Thursday's rematch. Paul George (illness) will also miss Tuesday's contest.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Paul George - Ruled out with illness George has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder due to a non-COVID illness, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact George has been a well-rounded contributor early in the 2022-23 campaign, as he's averaged 23.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists in 36.3 minutes per game over his first three appearances. However, he'll be forced to miss Tuesday's matchup in Oklahoma City due to his illness. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return for Thursday's rematch against the Thunder, but Terance Mann, Luke Kennard and Amir Coffey should see increased run in George's absence.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marcus Morris: Joe Ingles Gave Kawhi Leonard 'Cheap Shot' in Playoffs The LA Clippers are still feeling the impact of Kawhi Leonard’s injury against the Utah Jazz in 2021
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Clippers' loss to Suns a reminder that it takes contenders time to gel The Clippers look to establish some improvement and build on a 2-1 start as they go on the road to face OKC.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
John Wall - Puts up 17 points from bench Wall closed Sunday's 112-95 loss to the Suns with 17 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-5 FT), four assists and one steal in 21 minutes.
Impact Wall showed flashes of his former self in the loss, and it may only be a matter of time before we see him as a starter in the backcourt. As one might expect, such a long absence from play requires a bit of seasoning before hitting full stride, and Sunday's total was a step in the right direction for the veteran guard.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Reggie Jackson - Hampered by injury in loss Jackson logged zero points (0-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Sunday's 112-95 loss to Phoenix.
Impact Jackson was visibly limited despite recording 24 minutes in the loss. The veteran was battling a groin issue coming into the game and should be monitored as the Clippers head into a three-game week that begins with a matchup against the Thunder on Tuesday. If Jackson misses any time, John Wall would be in position to benefit.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marcus Morris Sr. - Leads Clippers with 22 points Morris registered 22 points (10-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 31 minutes during Sunday's 112-95 loss to Phoenix.
Impact Morris was running hot in Sunday's loss. One doesn't usually expect to see the defense-minded Morris put up numbers like this, but it's encouraging to see this kind of production when Kawhi Leonard is off the floor.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kawhi Leonard - Earns seven free throws Leonard closed Sunday's 112-95 loss to Phoenix with 11 points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals across 21 minutes.
Impact Leonard continues flashing his ability while operating in a very restricted role. Multiple lockdown possessions on defense, as well as his willingness to seek contact offensively both mark good signs for the 31-year-old as he re-acclimates.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luke Kennard - Overlooked in loss Kennard closed Sunday's 112-95 loss to Phoenix with two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and three rebounds in 18 minutes.
Impact Kennard wasn't a go-to solution with the Clippers battling a double-digit deficit throughout Sunday's contest. His playing time marked a season low, despite Los Angeles shooting just 28.1 percent (9-of-32) from beyond the arc. Both Kennard and the Clippers will look to rebound Tuesday against Oklahoma City.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Terance Mann - Shows life Mann logged nine points (4-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and two rebounds over nine minutes during Sunday's 112-95 loss to Phoenix.
Impact Mann was the fifth-leading scorer for Los Angeles, indicative of an extremely lackluster showing from the Clippers. Mann hasn't exceeded 15 minutes yet across three contests.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Robert Covington - Irrelevant in loss Covington racked up three points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt) and four rebounds across 14 minutes during Sunday's 112-95 loss to the Suns.
Impact Covington's usage has fallen off a cliff, as he finds himself towards the back of a deep Clippers. Covington remains a valuable defensive chess piece for Los Angeles, but right now he's not seeing enough minutes to justify starting in most fantasy leagues.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ivica Zubac - Quiet in loss Zubac posted two points (1-4 FG), eight rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes during Sunday's 112-95 loss to the Suns.
Impact Zubac was unable to get going offensively. The Clippers were down 20 points at halftime, which prompted a switch to more small-ball in an attempt catch up. That being said, Zubac hovering around 20 minutes will happen periodically throughout the season on a deep and versatile Clippers squad.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
John Wall - Continues improving Wall closed with 17 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-5 FT), four assists and one steal across 21 minutes during Sunday's 112-95 loss to the Suns.
Impact Wall trailed only Marcus Morris in scoring, while leading the Clippers' bench in points and minutes played. He's an uncharacteristic 1-of-8 from the free-throw line thus far across two games, hinting at a slightly higher scoring ceiling as well.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Norman Powell - Fails to step up Powell closed Sunday's 112-95 loss to the Suns with eight points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds and two steals in 21 minutes. He also had three turnovers.
Impact Powell has failed to hit double-digit scoring yet this season, shooting a woeful 25.9 percent from the field through three contests. On Sunday, Reggie Jackson was scoreless and Paul George (4-of-11 FG) failed to get hot -- so it wasn't a lack of opportunity for Powell. He has a strong scoring history and will look to get back on track Tuesday against the Thunder.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
