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FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • NBA.COM

LA Clippers Acquire Powell and Covington from Portland Trail Blazers The LA Clippers have acquired Norman Powell and Robert Covington from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winsl...

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • NBA.COM

Clippers, Trail Blazers exchange 5 players in trade

The Portland Trail Blazers traded Norman Powell and Robert Covington to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday for Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winslow, rookie Keon Johnson and a second-round...

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NBA trade season opens with Clippers acquiring Norman Powell, Robert Covington from Blazers The LA Clippers added two proven veterans as the retooling Trail Blazers looked to dump salary.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Social media rips Trail Blazers trading Norman Powell, Robert Covington to Clippers The trade came days before the Feb. 10 NBA trade deadline.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Portland Trail Blazers trade Norman Powell, Robert Covington to LA Clippers for Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winslow, Keon Johnson: Report The Blazers, with the trade deadline next week, have reportedly made their first trade.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Robert Covington - Dealt to Clippers Covington and Norman Powell were traded from the Trail Blazers to the Clippers on Friday for Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winslow, Keon Johnson and a future second-round pick, Adrian Wojn...

Impact Covington and Powell add depth to a Clippers team that may very well be without Kawhi Leonard (knee) and Paul George (elbow) for the remainder of the season. Covington started his final 14 appearances for the Trail Blazers, and he'll presumably be competing for a starting spot in Los Angeles against Nicolas Batum. Even if Covington comes off the bench, he could still see roughly 30 minutes given his ability to play both forward spots and some small-ball center. The situation is probably a minor downgrade, so fantasy managers who picked up Covington recently may take a hit, but the veteran should still be able to provide nice three-and-D production.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Norman Powell - Shipped to Clippers The Clippers agreed to acquire Powell and Robert Covington from the Trail Blazers in exchange for Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winslow, Keon Johnson and a future second-round pick Friday,...

Impact Los Angeles will bring aboard two popular trade targets ahead of the February trade deadline while giving up a relatively low-value return. Powell is averaging 18.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting 40.6 percent from deep this season, and he should bring a significant offensive boost to the Clippers, who have been getting by without stars Paul George (elbow) and Kawhi Leonard (knee).

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kawhi Leonard - Unlikely to play in 2021-22 Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue said after Thursday's win over the Lakers that Leonard (knee) is "probably not" going to play during the 2021-22 season, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com r...

Impact The Clippers remain cautiously optimistic that Leonard may be able to return if they secure a playoff spot, but in all likelihood, the team is preparing to be without him for the duration of the season. In other news, Paul George is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his elbow Feb. 24 and remains without a timetable to return. With their top two players out of the lineup until further notice, Amir Coffey has stepped into an increased role on the wing, while Reggie Jackson and Luke Kennard are both having their best statistical seasons with the Clippers. Marcus Morris will also continue to help pick up the scoring slack with Leonard and George sidelined.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Serge Ibaka - Solid in starting role Ibaka notched 20 points (9-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 34 minutes during Thursday's 111-110 win over the Lakers.

Impact Ibaka made his second straight start Thursday in the absence of Ivica Zubac (calf). After double-doubling Monday, the veteran scored a season-high 20 points in the win over the Lakers and swatted a pair of shots for the second straight game. Ibaka is in the midst of the least productive season of his career but is showing that he has still has something left in the tank during the two-game stretch.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Morris Sr. - Tallies team-high 29 points Morris contributed 29 points (11-16 FG, 6-7 3Pt, 1-4 FT), seven rebounds and three assists in 36 minutes during Thursday's 111-110 win over the Lakers.

Impact Morris enjoyed one of his most efficient shooting performances of the season in the victory, knocking down 11 of 16 field-goal attempts and tying a season high with six three-pointers. The veteran forward's final triple came with 18 seconds remaining and gave the Clippers a one-point lead as part of a frenetic final minute. Morris continues to have a major offensive role for the Clippers in the absence of Paul George (elbow) and Kawhi Leonard (knee).

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reggie Jackson - Hits game-winning shot Thursday Jackson contributed 25 points (10-20 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Thursday's 111-110 victory over the Lakers.

Impact Jackson hit numerous big shots in the contest, but none were more impactful than his layup with 4.1 seconds remaining that propelled the Clippers to a win over their crosstown rivals. The point guard posted an impressive performance even before the game-winning shot, and he finished with a stat-stuffing 25/8/6 line. Jackson is prone to streaks of poor shooting, but he has been efficient of late, knocking down precisely half of his field-goal attempts while averaging 19.5 points over his past four games.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clippers star Paul George to have MRI on injured elbow in 3 weeks The seven-time All-Star was averaging 24.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists at the time of the injury.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lakers rally from 17 down but fall at the finish to Clippers The Lakers erase a 17-point deficit in the second half to take a pair of one-point leads late before Reggie Jackson gives the Clippers a 111...

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • LATIMES.COM

Paul George - MRI coming later this month George is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Feb. 24 before a determination is made whether he'll require surgery to address his lingering right elbow injury, Allie LaForce reported du...

Impact When George was first diagnosed with torn ligaments in his right elbow Dec. 26, the Clippers planned to re-evaluate him in 3-to-4 weeks before deciding on his next steps. That deadline has since come and gone, with LA pushing George's timeline back further in order to allow his elbow to heal. While the Clippers still seemingly have some optimism that he'll play again in 2021-22, the fact that George's absence will extend through the All-Star break and more than likely into early March in a best-case scenario isn't the greatest sign. Since another update on his status isn't expected to arrive for another three weeks, George may be tough to hold for fantasy managers who are desperate to make up ground in the standings.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Serge Ibaka - Will start Thursday Ibaka will start Thursday's game against the Lakers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ibaka will make his 10th start of the season Thursday. The veteran will replace Ivica Zubac (calf) in the starting lineup for the second consecutive game. In his last start, Ibaka notched 14 points, 11 rebounds, two blocks and a steal in 22 minutes against Indiana.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivica Zubac - Won't play Thursday Zubac (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Lakers, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Zubac is currently dealing with a sore right calf that held him out of Monday's contest against the Pacers. The center will miss his second consecutive game Thursday. Expect Isaiah Hartenstein and Serge Ibaka to see an abundance of minutes against the Lakers. Zubac's next chance to return to the lineup will be Sunday against Milwaukee.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

3 Best Prop Bets for Lakers vs Clippers NBA Game on FanDuel Sportsbook Thursday's NBA slate of games includes a showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers. FanDuel Sportsbook is currently listing th...

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Hall of Fame coach Bill Fitch dies, led Celtics to '81 title

Bill Fitch, who guided the Boston Celtics to one of their championships during a Hall of Fame coaching career, has died

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS