Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George has been ruled out for Friday's win-or-go-home matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. The All-Star forward will sit out due to the league's health and safety protocols after testing positive for COVID-19. This is obviously a huge blow to the Clippers, but this team is used to playing without George. Norman Powell should slide into the starting five with increased usage now. Luke Kennard (hamstring) is questionable, but he'd see an increase in value as well on Friday if he plays.

LA Clippers shooting guard Paul George looked every bit the six-time All-NBA selection during Tuesday's defeat in the Play-In Tournament against Minnesota. George compiled a game-high 34 points on 10-for-24 shooting, going 6-for-12 from behind the arc. In addition to serving as the Clippers' primary scoring option, he snatched seven boards, dished out five assists, and compiled three steals across his 41 minutes. George will have at least one more outing this season, as LA will take on the winner of New Orleans vs. San Antonio on Friday; in two meetings with the Spurs during the regular season, George combined for 59 points, while the Pelicans held the 31-year-old in check on April 3 to the tune of 15 points.

The Los Angeles Clippers will have their primary starting lineup intact for Tuesday night's play-in game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Reggie Jackson, Paul George, Marcus Morris, Nicolas Batum and Ivica Zubac will be the team's starting five for the game. Zubac is the only player from that group who suited up for the team's season finale on Sunday, as the other four players were resting. The seven-foot center has been on a role lately. He's logged four straight double-doubles and he's averaged 13.4 points, 10.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game while shooting 69.8% from the field in April.

LA Clippers shooting guard Paul George needed just three quarters during Saturday's victory over Sacramento to deliver his first double-double since Dec. 4, which also came against the Kings. This time around, George tied his career best with 12 dimes, adding 23 points, eight rebounds, six made threes, and two steals to his impressive stat line. In his five games since returning from a UCL injury in his shooting elbow, George has shot a whopping 52.5% from behind the arc, averaging 4.2 made triples on a nightly basis. He's unlikely to suit up for Sunday's regular-season finale, but he should be viewed as a top-tier DFS asset during next week's Play-in Tournament against Minnesota.

The Los Angeles Clippers are giving Paul George (elbow) and Reggie Jackson (rest) the day off on Friday as the team takes on the Milwaukee Bucks. Friday's game falls on the backend of a back-to-back set after the Clippers fell to the Chicago Bulls in overtime on Thursday. Marcus Morris Sr. (knee) and Nicolas Batum (ankle) are also out for the game. Terance Mann, Luke Kennard and Amir Coffey will be the team's primary guards on Friday while Ivica Zubac and Robert Covington should have big roles as the team's primary frontcourt players.

LA Clippers shooting guard Paul George made his return to the court Tuesday and helped spur his team to victory, dropping a game-high 34 points across his 31 minutes of action. Head coach Ty Lue indicated that George would be on a minutes limit in his first appearance since Dec. 22, but that didn't affect his production much, with the seven-time All-Star tying his season high with six made triples. George immediately was up to his stat sheet packing ways, adding six assists, four steals, and two rebounds, with just he and Reggie Jackson being the only Clippers to accrue double-digit shot attempts. George is an unquestioned must-roster entity for LA's final six regular-season games.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (elbow) will make his long-awaited return to the court in Tuesday night's game against the Utah Jazz. Shams Charania of The Athletic broke the news on Twitter and added that George's return is contingent on him having no setbacks during pregame warmups. George was sidelined more than three months after suffering a UCL tear in his elbow. He'll certainly be on a minutes limit out of the gate. As he eases back into things, he will start to cut into the minutes of Clippers forwards such as Nicolas Batum and Marcus Morris Sr.

LA Clippers shooting guard/small forward Paul George (elbow) has been listed as questionable to play in Tuesday's contest vs. Utah as he works his way back from a UCL tear in his right elbow. George has reportedly been ramping up his workload during practice over the past few weeks, so while he may not ultimately get the green light Tuesday, the fact that he is not merely being listed out signals significant progress. The seven-time All-Star has been sidelined since Dec. 22, leaving the Clippers with a nightly by-committee scoring attack with Kawhi Leonard (knee) also unavailable. George would likely face a minutes cap upon his return, but he could be a significant factor in season-long fantasy playoffs once he's up to speed.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (elbow) was able to go through 5-on-5 practice on Sunday. It sounds like the All-Star guard will do it again on Monday, according to head coach Ty Lue. There is a chance that George is able to play this week, but it depends on how he's feeling. Regardless, it sounds like George is making solid progress. He might not be able to make much of a difference in fantasy leagues. Although, the Clippers would certainly be happy to have George back for their playoff run.

The progress of LA Clippers shooting guard/small forward Paul George (elbow) has been slow in his quest to return to action, but he took a step forward Sunday when he was able to log a practice alongside the team's coaching staff Sunday. Head coach Tyronn Lue said Monday that George isn't officially ruled out from the postseason, even as a regular-season return becomes more unlikely by the day. George averaged 24.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 5.5 assists across 26 contests before going down, but the Clippers have succeeded without him or Kawhi Leonard (knee) in the mix. Any fantasy managers holding out hope on George in the regular season can likely drop anchor, as it appears playing in any of the final nine games would be a significant change of fortune.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (elbow) is unlikely to take the court anytime soon. The All-Star guard is feeling better after his MRI results, but still needs more time, according to head coach Ty Lue. The Clippers aren't committing to George returning this season, which is concerning. Fantasy managers without an IR spot available should strongly consider dropping George. Los Angeles hasn't given him a timetable to return and it doesn't sound like he'll be back anytime soon. That being said, Reggie Jackson, Luke Kennard, and Terance Mann should all benefit with George sidelined.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (elbow) could elect to get surgery, which could sideline him for the remainder of the regular season. George continues to be bothered by his right elbow issue, so surgery could be the best option. The Clippers are already without Kawhi Leonard (knee) while he recovers from surgery, so possibly George opts to do the same and play for next season. There's still a chance that George plays again this season, but at this rate the superstar forward is likely to opt to take the surgery. Nicolas Batum and Amir Coffey stand to gain the most value if George doesn't return. Both players have been playing at high levels lately and are worth a look in most fantasy formats.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George was back from a five-game absence on Monday and led the team with 25 points in a 116-92 loss against San Antonio. He added six rebounds and six assists to his tally with three steals and four turnovers, shooting 8-for-18 from the field and 3-for-9 from three-point range. George logged 31 minutes and probably would've played more if the game had stayed close, so it seems like he's fully over his elbow strain. He has a great matchup coming up now against the Kings, who are ranked 26th in defensive efficiency.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (elbow) is listed as questionable for Monday's clash with San Antonio. He's sat out five consecutive games with a right elbow strain, and many of the Clippers fringe players have picked up the slack. Luke Kennard has produced a few very good performances in the starting unit, and even Justise Winslow logged his first start of the campaign in Saturday's loss to OKC after Marcus Morris Sr. also dropped out of the lineup due to COVID-19 protocols. Everybody has to take a back seat again once George returns.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (elbow) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This is not surprising as George will miss his fifth straight game due to this elbow issue. Justise Winslow should move into the starting five in the absence of George. Also, Nicolas Batum (ankle) will be back on the court for this game. Batum is the better fantasy option between the two, but Luke Kennard has been the biggest winner with George sidelined.

LA Clippers shooting guard Paul George (elbow) and power forward Nicolas Batum (ankle) have both been tagged as questionable to suit up for Saturday's game against Oklahoma City. George has missed each of the Clippers' past four games with a sprained right elbow, while Batum has played just once since Nov. 19 as he battles a sprained right ankle. The absence of the duo has allowed Marcus Morris Sr., Reggie Jackson, and Eric Bledsoe to all take over significantly higher offensive duties, while Luke Kennard and Terance Mann can also be viewed as DFS options should George and Batum remain unavailable.

Los Angeles Clippers wings Nicolas Batum (ankle) and Paul George (elbow) will continue to sit Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. Batum and George were questionable yet again, but continue to sit with their respective ailments. Terance Mann and Luke Kennard should continue to start and be viable streamers while Batum and George remain out. Isaiah Hartenstein is also worth a look as he carves out a solid role off the bench.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (elbow) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. He is approaching one week on the sidelines due to a right elbow sprain. Reggie Jackson and Marcus Morris Sr. appear to be the two players who would benefit the most. Although, Terance Mann and Luke Kennard are getting more chances as well. Kennard has been playing well lately and is worth streaming in the short terms until George returns.

Los Angeles Clippers forwards Paul George (elbow) and Nicolas Batum (ankle) will sit Monday against the Phoenix Suns. George will miss his third straight game with a right elbow sprain and does not look very close to returning given his doubtful tag. Batum can't catch a break either as he will miss his second straight with an ankle sprain after returning from a lengthy absence due to the health and safety protocols. Luke Kennard and Terrance Mann will start on Monday and both are intriguing streamers while Batum and George remain out.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (elbow) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. The All-Star forward is a late addition to the injury report. It's the same elbow that George had issues with years ago, but fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned. The Clippers might have George sit as a precaution, but it shouldn't be a multiple game absence. Terance Mann, Amir Coffey and Brandon Boston Jr. would see more minutes without George available. Fantasy managers should check back closer to tip-off for more information.