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After failing to record a steal in Friday’s loss to the Timberwolves, Dunn compensated with the best performance of his career. The seven steals mark a new career high for the former lottery pick, whose defense has made him a fixture in Tyronn Lue’s rotation since he joined the Clippers in 2024-25. Dunn also shot well on Sunday, but his defensive potential makes him an intriguing option for managers in 12-team leagues seeking steals.

From a fantasy standpoint, Dunn had an excellent opening week. In three games, the Clippers guard totaled 18 assists, 10 steals and four blocks, numbers that boost his value in category leagues. As of Sunday night, Dunn was rostered in just 15 percent of Yahoo leagues. The only problem with adding him now is that the Clippers don’t play again until Wednesday.

Dunn is good to go after missing most of the preseason with a minor injury, and he’ll start alongside Garland in the backcourt. Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue said on Saturday that Jackson would start at center, so his inclusion is unsurprising. Garland and Hachimura should lead the starters offensively.

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.