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Initially questionable for Friday’s game, Leonard is officially good to go. His availability means that Kobe Sanders will remain with the reserves, eliminating most of the rookie’s streaming value.

Leonard continues to be listed as questionable ahead of games, but he has played in the Clippers’ last three. Kobe Sanders started in his place previously and could return to the starting unit if something changes with Leonard’s availability.

Dunn left Sunday’s win over the Nets in the first half with an ankle injury and did not return after halftime. As a result, his status for Tuesday’s game against his former team is still unknown. Dunn has been a staple in the Clippers’ starting backcourt during his tenure in L.A., but if he can’t go against the Jazz, Kobe Sanders is a candidate to fill in as a starter.

Dunn sprained his ankle late in the second quarter of Sunday’s blowout victory, heading back to the locker room to receive treatment. While he remained in uniform and was not declared done for the night, the Clippers’ guard did not play during the second half. Given the nature of the game, there was no need to risk putting Dunn back in. Kobe Sanders started the third quarter, finishing with nine points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 30 minutes.

Initially questionable for Sunday’s game, Leonard got through his pregame routine without issue and will play. He was limited to 25 minutes in Thursday’s win over the Lakers, and the Clippers’ forward may be under a similar restriction on Sunday. Kobe Sanders will get solid minutes off the bench, but the rookie does not need to be rostered in redraft leagues.

In addition to the left knee contusion that sidelined him for three games before his return on Thursday, Leonard is under the weather going into the Clippers’ final game of Week 14. If he’s unable to play, rookie Kobe Sanders should return to the starting lineup. He would be worth streaming if allowed to start.

Back in action after a three-game absence, Leonard was limited to 25 minutes on Thursday. He made the most of his time on the floor, averaging nearly one point per minute and finishing a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. With the Clippers not having a back-to-back until the end of Week 15, hopefully that means Leonard will be able to get into a rhythm and not worry about taking an injury management night. Kobe Sanders came off the bench on Thursday, finishing with 11 points (4-of-6 FGs), four rebounds, one assist, one steal and three three-pointers in 24 minutes.

After a three-game absence, Leonard is available and back in the starting lineup. His return means that Kobe Sanders will head back to the bench, where he offers minimal fantasy value in redraft leagues. That’s the lone change to the starting lineup.

Kawhi will return to the lineup after missing the last three games for the Clippers. Kobe Sanders has been starting in his place but should head back to the bench with Leonard available.

Leonard has missed the Clippers’ last three games with a left knee contusion, resulting in rookie Kobe Sanders stepping in as the fifth starter. Sanders will retain that role if Leonard can’t return on Thursday, and he would be worth considering as a streamer in deep leagues.