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Thompkins

He has practically no chance for fantasy value this season, but reports like these are worth sticking in his file for a later day. He has plenty of red flags with conditioning and athleticism to worry about, which is why he slipped to No. 37 overall in the draft.

Thompkins was reportedly set to fight for a rotation spot this season, but even that wasn’t truly set in stone. He’s a longshot for any fantasy value.

Thompkins injured himself on Tuesday and the Clippers won’t jeopardize his long-term health. He’s not expected to be in any danger of missing time in training camp, but he is unlikely to accrue any kind of fantasy value on a deep Clippers team.

The Clippers have made it clear that they’re in the market for a “stretch four.” Thompkins has shown solid long-range shooting ability in practice at 6'10/245, but the 2011 second-round pick is still extremely raw. Even if Kenyon Martin walks in free agency, a 12-16 minute per game role for Thompkins seems like the ceiling.

There is no timetable for his return and Thompkins is irrelevant in every fantasy format.

He’s working his way back from a bone bruise in his left knee, but he’s going to have trouble being active on game nights even when he’s healthy.

Thompkins will have a hard time accruing any fantasy value while working his way back from injury on a deep Clippers squad.

Thompkins hasn’t appeared in a game this season due to a bone bruise in his left knee, though he may not have cracked the Clippers’ rotation even if he were healthy.

The Sixers brought in the 6'10/239 Thompkins for a workout Monday. Thompkins is very skilled for a big man, but his lack of physicality has him sinking in many mock drafts. It would be a surprise at this point if Thompkins does end up going in the first round.

He’s got conditioning issues, but also has a lot of skill. If he works hard, he could have a long NBA career.