Kobe Sanders leads Clippers with 18 points

Beal will likely be asked to play a significant scoring role for the Clippers this season, but he won’t be able to provide that for at least one game. Gradey Dick and Kobe Sanders will likely take on extra minutes with Beal sidelined.

The 50th overall pick in the 2025 draft, Sanders appeared in 68 games for the Clippers, starting 16. In those appearances, the 6-foot-8 forward averaged 7.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 three-pointers in 19.9 minutes, shooting 46.6 percent from the field and 82.6 percent from the foul line. While the Clippers did receive Brandon Ingram as part of the Kawhi Leonard trade, there may be more opportunities for Sanders to contribute next season. That said, he’s likely to be more valuable in dynasty leagues than redraft leagues. The final two seasons of Sanders’ new deal are non-guaranteed.

Wednesday’s game is the second in as many nights for the Clippers, so Garland’s sitting is not a surprise. With John Collins taking on the backup center responsibilities, he may remain with the second unit. Kobe Sanders is another option to step into the starting lineup if the Clippers prefer to bring Collins off the bench.

Initially questionable, Miller will miss Wednesday’s game due to a sore back. His absence may result in more minutes for Kris Dunn and Kobe Sanders, with the former currently holding a more secure place within the Clippers’ rotation.

Leonard and Collins are dealing with left ankle sprains, but the former has a greater chance of not playing against the Bucks. If either player sits, Jordan Miller and Kobe Sanders are the players most likely to take on enhanced roles, with the spot starter being worth a look in deep leagues.

Garland will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back, which shouldn’t come as a surprise. Kobe Sanders started in Garland’s most recent absence and should assume that role once again, though his fantasy upside will be limited.

Garland did not play in Friday’s win over the Bulls, resulting in rookie Kobe Sanders moving into the starting lineup. Sanders will return to the bench, where he offers limited fantasy value.

Garland will missed Friday’s game, which is the first of a back-to-back. He should return to play the Kings on Saturday, but Kobe Sanders should slide back into the starting unit for their matchup with Chicago.

After sitting out Friday’s loss to the Spurs, Garland is available. Saturday’s game will be his first as a starter since joining the Clippers, which may mean that Garland’s minutes limit has been relaxed. Kobe Sanders heads to the bench, where he offers limited fantasy value.

Collins, who was diagnosed with a strained neck following Sunday’s win over the Pelicans, was already ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Clippers. He’ll also miss the team’s road back-to-back against the Spurs and Grizzlies on Friday and Saturday, meaning the soonest that he’ll play is on Monday. Kobe Sanders replaced Collins in the starting lineup the last time out and could hold onto that role for a few games.