Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann will start during Friday's matchup versus the Pelicans. Paul George (illness) is out with COVID-19, and Luke Kennard (hamstring) won't play either, so Mann has the opportunity to exceed his DFS value. The 25-year-old averaged 12.3 points and 5.8 rebounds throughout 33 regular-season appearances in the starting lineup. While DFS contests have locked, managers should expect Mann to continue to get some extra run if L.A. can advance beyond the pivotal do-or-die, play-in battle with New Orleans, primarily if George and Kennard continue to miss time moving ahead.

LA Clippers point guard/small forward Terance Mann logged a team-high 35 minutes during Tuesday's loss to the Nuggets, utilizing his time on the floor to produce team bests with 24 points and eight rebounds. The scoring output is the highest for Mann since Valentine's Day, which brings his average for the year up to 10.8 PPG, on pace for the highest mark of his career. Mann has recently enjoyed a four-contest stretch of scoring in double figures, which comes on the heels of a four-game pocket without reaching it, an indication of his DFS volatility. The nature of the Clippers' rotations keeps Mann in play in larger season-long formats heading into Friday's game vs. Philadelphia.

LA Clippers point/shooting guards Terance Mann and Luke Kennard will both be among the team's starting five for Monday's contest against Cleveland. With Reggie Jackson (rest) and Marcus Morris Sr. (rest) both sitting out, Mann and Kennard will jump off the page as upside DFS plays, irrespective of the Cavs' solid defense (fourth-best defensive efficiency). Mann's scoring has slightly dipped during March, but he has added 6.1 boards and three assists per contest in addition to knocking down all 12 free throw attempts. Kennard has knocked down at least three triples in each of his last six games, shooting 58.8% from behind the arc in that span. Fantasy managers can anticipate both players sliding back to the second unit Wednesday.

LA Clippers small/power forward Terance Mann has been elevated to the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against Washington in place of Marcus Morris Sr. (personal) Mann has shot a stellar 56.8 percent overall across 15 starts this year, including 47.6 percent from behind the arc. His scoring average is 2.7 points higher when among the starting five (12.1, compared to 9.4), elevating his DFS appeal against a Wizards club that ranks in the bottom third of the league in defensive efficiency. Mann continues to enjoy short-term season-long appeal due to the Clippers' major offensive void without Paul George (elbow) available.

Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Terance Mann managed to record a double-double in Friday's 116-108 loss to the Raptors, scoring 18 points with 7-for-10 shooting and pulling down a team-high 11 rebounds. He finished 2-for-4 from deep and handed out one assist with two turnovers in 37 minutes. Mann had a productive December after his minutes went up due to the team's lineup problems. He'll be back in action on Saturday against Brooklyn, looking to do a lot better than he did in the matchup on Monday. The 25-year-old posted only six points and two rebounds with 28.6 percent shooting in a 124-108 loss.

Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Terance Mann missed only three of 10 shots from the field and had a good 17-point, nine-rebound outing in Monday's win over Phoenix. He hit 1-for-3 from deep and made some plays as well with three assists in a team-high 38 minutes. Mann has started to log some very heavy minutes due to the injury bug hitting the Clippers. He's produced solid scoring numbers with very good rebounding and is well worthy of attention from fantasy managers until the team gets healthy again.

LA Clippers shooting guard Terance Mann (ankle) has picked up a questionable designation for Thursday's game against Memphis due to a sprained left ankle. The ailment has already cost Mann one contest, which opened the door for Luke Kennard, Amir Coffey and Brandon Boston Jr. to see elevated run with the second unit. A bench dynamo when healthy, Mann is on pace for career highs across the board through his first 13 games, averaging 10.1 points, 5.1 boards and 2.8 assists on a nightly basis. Check back prior to tip-off to get the final word on his status, as he could be in line for added minutes if cleared with the Clippers banged up.

Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The young guard tested his ankle in pregame and decided he wasn't ready to go. That being said, Luke Kennard will likely be asked to step up with Mann sidelined. He'll be worth looking at as a cheap DFS option for Tuesday's slate. Hopefully Mann won't be sidelined for too long.

LA Clippers shooting guard Terance Mann (ankle) has been deemed questionable to play in Tuesday's contest against the Spurs due to a sprained left ankle. Mann sustained the injury during Sunday's outing, in which he logged 33 minutes off the bench. An integral member of the Clippers' second unit, Mann has played his way into season-long fantasy relevance due to his minutes total (29.7 per game) and 10.1 points and 5.1 rebounds per contest contributions. An absence from Mann would open the door for Luke Kennard and Eric Bledsoe to take on elevated scoring roles within the second unit. Check back prior to tip-off to get the final word on Mann's status.

On Sunday, Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann came off the bench to help his team turn around a 13-point deficit in a 120-106 win over the Charlotte Hornets. In 34 minutes, Mann recorded 17 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and two triples for his first double-double of the year. The third-year guard was 5-for-8 from the floor, 2-for-4 from deep, and a perfect 5-for-5 from the charity stripe. He's played at least 30 minutes in every game this month and has 17 points in two of four and at least five rebounds in three of four. Consistency is the key for Mann because he has some enticing upside in this Kawhi Leonard-less Clippers offense. He's only rostered in 31 percent of Yahoo leagues and is a worthy streamer in his upcoming four-game week.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Terance Mann has signed a two-year extension with the organization. The young forward is rewarded with a $22 million deal after exceeding expectations last season. He'll likely be asked to step into a bigger role with Kawhi Leonard (knee) sidelined to begin the season. Mann is an important piece to the Clippers rotation, but probably won't do enough to warrant rostering in most fantasy formats.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers have pulled off their share of comebacks during this year's postseason. They might have hit the wall during their marathon run. Los Angeles — playing its 17th game in 36 days — lost 84-80 to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals. The Clippers have been down 2-0 in each of their series this postseason, but are staring at a 3-1 deficit for the first time with Game 5 set for Monday night in Phoenix. “We’ve been down before. It’s tough. We’ve had our backs against the wall and we’ve been in elimination games,” said Reggie Jackson, who scored 20 points. The Clippers rallied from a 16-point deficit in the third quarter to get within one, but couldn't complete the comeback. They went 0 for 12 from the floor with a chance to tie or take the lead, which is the worst shooting stretch over the past 25 postseasons, according to ESPN Stats & Information. LA got within 71-70 with 10:11 remaining on... [More]

ATLANTA (AP) — The NBA's top playoff seeds, Philadelphia and Utah, are on the brink of being eliminated. The 76ers have blown leads of 18 and 26 points in back-to-back losses to the Atlanta Hawks, who now lead the Eastern Conference semifinal series 3-2. Atlanta, the No. 5 seed, can clinch the series at home on Friday night after storming back for an improbable 109-106 win on Wednesday night in Philadelphia. “Our backs are against the wall right now and we have to play like it,” said Philadelphia's Tobias Harris. Seth Curry said the 76ers should not have psychological scars from losing big leads in back-to-back losses. “It shouldn’t,” Curry said. “We’re grown men over here. Watch the film and learn from it and bounce back.” Led by Trae Young, the Hawks are attempting to advance to a conference final for only the second time since moving to Atlanta in 1968. The Hawks were swept by Cleveland in the 2015 conference final. The Hawks won their only NBA championship in 1958, when the team was... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann has had surgery to repair a ligament in his right hand, the team said Wednesday. The surgery was performed Tuesday. Mann was injured during a game on March 8 while on assignment with the team's G League affiliate in Ontario, California. No timetable for his return has been set.Mann has averaged 1.6 points and 1.1 assists in 35 games for the Clippers this season. The first-year guard out of Florida State played 20 games in the G League, averaging 15.4 points, 8.8 rebounds and 5.7 assists.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports