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Miller’s injury could mean additional run for Keaton Wagler and Kris Dunn, though the pair will compete with Gradey Dick, Bradley Beal and Darius Garland for minutes.

Strus will get a fresh start after three seasons in Cleveland. His defense and floor spacing should help make an immediate impact for the Clippers as they look to establish a new identity in the post-Kawhi Leonard era. Strus could start alongside Darius Garland, but his presence in a crowded backcourt will make the rotation difficult to project. Kris Dunn, Bennedict Mathurin (RFA) and Gradey Dick all stand to lose out on minutes with Strus on the squad.

Wednesday’s game is the second in as many nights for the Clippers, who beat the Mavericks on Tuesday. As a result, Garland will sit for injury management reasons, with Collins moving into the starting lineup. Kris Dunn will run the point, which raises his fantasy ceiling.

The Clippers are going back to Dunn in the starting lineup for Sunday’s game. John Collins heads to the bench, but his playing time should not take a significant hit. With Isaiah Jackson out, Collins has filled the void at center behind starter Brook Lopez.

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.

Miller hasn’t missed a game since December, but there is a chance he misses this game. He has scored in double figures in five straight games, but his potential absence would likely lead to extra minutes for Kris Dunn.

Mathurin will be back following a four-game absence with this toe injury. Kris Dunn and Jordan Miller have both taken on larger roles in his absence and will likely lose out on a few minutes with Mathurin back.

Despite being listed as probable on the initial injury report for Monday’s game, Collins will not be available. Kris Dunn replaced him in the lineup the last time Collins missed a game, but Jordan Miller is another potential replacement.

Mathurin sat out all three games of the Clippers’ road trip that concluded in Dallas on Saturday. He’ll remain out for at least one more game, resulting in more minutes for Kris Dunn and Jordan Miller. While neither player is a must-stream option, Dunn is worth a look for managers seeking defensive production.

Garland did not play in Thursday’s loss to the Pelicans, resulting in Kris Dunn moving into the starting lineup. Garland’s return will push Dunn, who offers minimal value at best as a starter, to the bench.