Derrick

Jones Jr.

Batum’s absence impacts the Clippers’ rotation for Sunday’s game more. His absence means additional playing time for Derrick Jones Jr., but “Airplane Mode” is not worth the risk in most active fantasy leagues. Mills has not played consistent rotation minutes this season. Depending on Sunday’s results, the Clippers can finish anywhere fourth, fifth or seventh in the Western Conference standings.

Powell will be back after a one-game absence, which means that the Clippers will be at full strength in an important matchup for seeding in the West. Powell’s return will push Derrick Jones Jr. back to the bench and eliminate any streaming value that he held. Zubac will occupy his typical spot in the starting unit.

While Zubac was on the court Wednesday night, recording his first career triple-double, Powell was held out due to a shoulder injury. He was replaced in the lineup by Derrick Jones Jr., who will likely retain that role if Powell does not play in Sacramento. As for Zubac, Drew Eubanks and Ben Simmons would be available to absorb his minutes.

Powell’s sore right shoulder will keep him out of Wednesday’s game. With Kawhi Leonard back in the lineup after sitting out Tuesday’s win over the Spurs, Derrick Jones Jr. will remain in the starting lineup. He’s worth holding onto in deep leagues that are still active.

Powell is dealing with right shoulder soreness. Derrick Jones Jr. moved into the starting lineup with Kawhi Leonard out Tuesday and would likely do the same if Powell is ruled out Wednesday against the Rockets.

As expected, Leonard is available after sitting out Tuesday’s win over the Spurs. Derrick Jones Jr. replaced him in the starting lineup and will likely head to the bench. However, if Norman Powell (shoulder) does not play, “Airplane Mode” will likely remain with the starters.

With Kawhi Leonard sidelined for the first leg of the Clippers’ back-to-back, Jones Jr. slid into the starting unit. The increase in minutes allowed him to have his highest-scoring performance since January. Jones Jr. wasn’t the only Clipper to benefit from Leonard’s absence; Bogdan Bogdanovic chipped in 19 points, two rebounds, four assists and two three-pointers off the bench in the win. Both players will lose out on minutes and shots against the Rockets with Kawhi available on Wednesday, though Jones Jr. will take the bigger hit.

As expected, Jones Jr. will get the starting nod with Kawhi Leonard sitting out the first leg of the Clippers’ back-to-back. He should be back to play Houston on Wednesday, which will push Jones Jr. to the bench for that game. Bogdan Bogdanovic should also take on extra minutes off the bench.

Head coach Tyronn Lue said Leonard feels good, but they’re trying to be smart about giving him rest between games. They’ll prioritize his availability against Houston on Wednesday. Derrick Jones Jr. should start in his place on the first night of the Clippers’ back-to-back.

Tuesday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Clippers, who host the Rockets on Wednesday. While Leonard played both games of the team’s most recent back-to-back, that does not guarantee he’ll do the same this time. Derrick Jones Jr. is the most likely replacement in the starting lineup if Kawhi sits, while Norman Powell and Bogdan Bogdanovic would have higher offensive ceilings.