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Dunn’s fantasy impact this season, and for the last few seasons, has been strictly wrapped up in steals. That held true in this game as he matched his season high for swipes, but he was also able to have a strong night as a scorer. He isn’t a reliable option in standard leagues, but in deeper leagues that are utilizing Dunn as a category specialist, this was a pleasant surprise. Managers shouldn’t expect him to keep this up moving forward, even if it was a solid night.

For the fifth time this month, Harden was able to record a double-double, though he struggled as a shooter. This was the fourth straight game and the eighth time in his last nine that he shot below 40 percent from the floor. He also matched his season high for steals, which helped make up for the rough shooting. They’ve now won nine of their last 10 games, and they’ll look to stay hot in Denver on Friday.

Leonard was initially listed as questionable, but he will be available for a third straight game. He had 28 points in 25 minutes on Sunday and should be in for another strong night against Brooklyn.

Contract details weren’t disclosed, though the extension is believed to be for four years. The 55-year-old front office executive has been the Clippers’ president since 2017 and took home the Executive of the Year award in 2020. Frank has navigated through some difficult issues already this season. The team drew criticism for his decision to send Chris Paul home in early December as well as the allegations that the organization circumvented the NBA’s salary cap rules by arranging a no-show job for superstar Kawhi Leonard. Frank and the Clippers have come out on the other side winning 15 of their last 18 games, making it the right time to announce his extension that had been in the works for awhile, according to Vardon.

Dunn’s day was over early on Sunday against Brooklyn. but his ankle injury won’t cost him any additional time. Dunn has been a consistent starter for the Clippers, and he should be expected to handle his typical workload against Utah.

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.

Leonard is once again listed as questionable. As he continues to manage a knee contusion, it’s likely that he’ll receive this status ahead of several more games in the near future. But the lingering knee issue hasn’t slowed the two-time Finals MVP down much when on the floor. He’s scored at least 20 points in a career-best 24 straight games, which has been key in the Clippers’ recent 15-3 stretch. If available on Tuesday, he should be set for another productive outing.

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.

While Miller may not be on the radar for most fantasy managers, his consistent production has earned him a spot in the rotation. The third-year wing has reached double figures in seven straight and eight of his last nine appearances, the most productive stretch of his career to date. Rostered in 10 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Miller has been a top-75 player in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. The Clippers’ three-game Week 15 schedule isn’t great, but he may be worth a look in deep leagues, especially if Kris Dunn (ankle) is limited or has to miss a game.

Harden’s perfect night at the foul line pumped up the points tally, with the overall production being solid. More problematic than the 3-of-8 shooting from the field were the five turnovers, as The Beard has been responsible for 18 over his last three games. While that isn’t an issue for managers competing in eight-cat formats or punting turnovers, it would be nice for Harden to clean up that category during the Clippers’ three-game Week 15.