Brook

Lopez

Konan-Niederhäuser enjoyed one of his best games of the season, finishing one point shy of his season-high and doing a good job on the glass. While Brook Lopez (five points, two rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one three-pointer in 26 minutes) is locked in as the starting center, Ivica Zubac’s exit means that there will be more opportunities for Konan-Niederhäuser. He isn’t a must-roster player, but keep an eye on YKN, especially if the Clippers fall out of the play-in spots.

Due to an illness, Konan-Niederhäuser had to exit Friday’s win over the Kings prematurely. While the rookie’s exit did not affect his fantasy value, it did factor into Brook Lopez logging a season-high 36 minutes. Look for Lopez’s playing time to decrease on Sunday.

Lopez, likely the new full-time starter at the center spot for the Clippers, logged one of his better games of the season. He scored effectively without needing to rely on high three-point production, and he also set a season-high in rebounds along the way. The former NBA champion made his mark on the defensive end as a rim protector and put together a really solid performance in his 36 minutes on the floor. Now, without Ivica Zubac, Lopez will have more opportunities to put up these types of numbers going forward.

With Ivica Zubac away from the team to attend the birth of his child, Lopez moves into the starting lineup. There will also be rotation minutes for rookie Yanc Konan-Niederhäuser, but he isn’t worth streaming in this spot.

Zubac’s absence is not trade-related, according to multiple reports. Nevertheless, the 28-year-old center will miss Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers for personal reasons. Brook Lopez could move into the starting lineup, but isn’t worth streaming in most fantasy leagues.

Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is out, but John Collins (groin) and Zubac (ankle) are back. Brook Lopez will return to the bench, but Sanders will remain in the starting unit, with Batum filling in instead of Collins.

Zubac will be back in the lineup after missing one game against the Wizards on Wednesday. His return will push Brook Lopez back to the bench after he logged 21 minutes as the starting center against Washington

Zubac was held out of Wednesday’s win over the Wizards, with Brook Lopez logging 21 minutes as his replacement in the starting lineup. While his production was modest, Lopez is still worth streaming when allowed to start.

While a final decision has not been made regarding Kawhi Leonard, who’s a game-time call, it is known who will replace the injured Ivica Zubac in the starting lineup. As was the case when Zubac missed time earlier this season, Lopez will fill the void. Big Zu’s absence also means that Yanic Konan Niederhäuser will play rotation minutes off the bench.

Zubac’s lingering ankle injury will cost him at least one game, and Brook Lopez should absorb most of his vacated minutes. BroLo is worth streaming, and John Collins should see a bump in playing time, too.