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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.

Zubac is dealing with the ankle injury again, though he has played in the Clippers’ last six games. If he is ruled out, Brook Lopez could return to the starting lineup, with John Collins taking on extra minutes at center.

After attempting three shots from the field in his return to the starting lineup on Monday, Zubac was far more involved on Wednesday. The 14 attempts were the most he’s had in a game since December 11 (six games played), and Zubac finished with his first double-double with at least 20 points since November 23. With Zubac playing starters’ minutes, now is the time for the few who still have Brook Lopez rostered to move on. He played 16 minutes off the bench on Wednesday, finishing with six points (2-of-8 FGs), one block and two three-pointers.

Zubac came off the bench in his return from a five-game absence on Saturday and logged 20 minutes. He’ll return to the starting unit in his second game back, which will likely push Brook Lopez to the bench. Lopez will lose the streaming value he held and should be returned to the waiver wire.

Zubac has returned from a sprained ankle sooner than expected, as he suffered a Grade 2 sprain during a December 20 win over the Lakers. However, according to Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, the 7-footer volunteered to come off the bench since the team has been playing well in his absence. Brook Lopez will remain in the starting lineup for at least one more night.

Sidelined since injuring his ankle during a December 20 win over the Lakers, Zubac will be available on Saturday. Brook Lopez has filled in admirably as his replacement in the lineup, providing a different look offensively with his three-point shooting. With Zubac back, Yanic Konan Niederhäuser will likely fall out of the rotation entirely.