Terance

Mann

Free agency’s next big domino has fallen, as the two-way star heads East to form a new “Big 3" with Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. George’s arrival will likely mean less touches for Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre (who just re-signed with Philadelphia on a two-year deal). George’s departure from Los Angeles means the newly-signed Derrick Jones Jr. should see plenty of minutes, and Terance Mann could see more opportunities as a scorer and playmaker. George’s biggest concern as a Clipper was availability, but he appeared in 74 games last season and posted averages of 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 3.3 triples.

Mann is good to go after injuring his leg during Wednesday’s blowout loss at home. He will occupy his usual place in the starting lineup as the Clippers attempt to push the series to Game 7. Mann has done a solid job of defending Luka Doncic for most of this series, as the Mavericks’ star guard struggled with inefficiency before going off in Game 5.

Mann’s potential absence would open up a starting spot, which will likely be filled by Norman Powell. Mann has been an important piece of their starting unit, and it will be difficult to survive in Dallas without Mann and Kawhi Leonard.

Mann and P.J. Tucker were the lone “regular” starters in the rotation for Sunday’s game, and the latter has only started recently due to Kawhi Leonard (knee) being sidelined. Mann had one of his best offensive games of the season, surpassing the 20-point mark for the third time. More valuable to the Clippers than fantasy managers, he finishes this season ranked outside the top 200 in 8- and 9-cat formats. As for Tucker, he only played eight minutes on Sunday, and Leonard’s availability will dictate his minutes during the postseason. The Clippers host Dallas in Game 1 of their series on Sunday.

The Clippers are prioritizing rest, as their playoff matchup (Dallas) is locked in. Mann played the first eight minutes on Wednesday, tallying three points (1-of-3 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs) and three rebounds before heading to the bench. Brandon Boston Jr. started the third quarter and will play plenty in the second half.

After sitting out Wednesday’s win over Portland with a strained right shoulder, Mann was back in the lineup on Friday. And he had one of his best games of the season, notching his first 20-point game since February 23 (23 vs. Memphis). With Norman Powell sidelined, there’s more room for Mann to show what he can do as a scorer, and he took advantage of the opportunity against the Blazers. However, there’s a reason why he is rostered in just 11% of Yahoo leagues. While he has provided 10th-round value over the past two weeks, Mann is ranked well outside the top 200 in 8- and 9-cat formats for the season. If Powell remains sidelined for Sunday’s game against Philadelphia, desperate deep-league managers can consider rolling the dice on Mann. But that would be a significant gamble to make.

Mann will be back after a one-game absence, and his return should push Amir Coffey back to the bench and Brandon Boston Jr. out of the rotation. Coffey should still see minutes, but not enough to provide value in most formats.

Powell has missed their last two games, while Mann only missed their game against Portland on Wednesday. Amir Coffey got the start with both guys out, and he had 11 points in 31 minutes. Brandon Boston Jr. also logged 23 minutes off the bench and had nine points. If either player is back, Boston will be bumped out of the rotation entirely, and Coffey will likely return to the bench.

Mann, who injured his shoulder during the Clippers’ final practice before heading to Portland, and Powell were initially questionable for Wednesday’s game. Amir Coffey will start for Mann, joining James Harden, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, and Ivica Zubac in the first five. Coffey is worth streaming in this matchup.

While Powell had to sit out Sunday’s game due to his injury, Mann’s shoulder issue is relatively new. Both are question marks for Wednesday; an absence would free up additional minutes for Amir Coffey off the bench. He’s the lone reserve wing worthy of deep-league streaming consideration if Mann or Powell is sidelined.