Clippers' Mason Plumlee: To be re-evaluated next month
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The Clippers announced Sunday that Plumlee (knee) will be re-evaluated in four weeks as he recovers from a serious MCL sprain, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Plumlee suffered a left MCL sprain on Nov. 6 against the Knicks. While the grade of his sprain has not been publicized, his lengthy recovery timeline indicates a longer absence is likely. He will miss the Clippers' next 11 games prior to being re-evaluated.
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Clippers' Mason Plumlee: Could be out two months
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Plumlee (knee) is expected to be sidelined for up to two months while he recovers from the left MCL sprain he sustained in Monday's 111-97 loss to the Knicks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Plumlee was injured in the third quarter of Monday's game, when the Knicks' Julius Randle stumbled into his left leg. With Plumlee now likely out of commission until the 2024 portion of the Clippers' schedule, Ivica Zubac could be the beneficiary of a larger share of the minutes at center, as he and Plumlee had previously been working in a near-even timeshare. While Plumlee was sidelined for the Clippers' 100-93 loss to the Nets on Wednesday, the newly acquired P.J. Tucker (21 minutes) operated as a small-ball center when Zubac (29 minutes) was off the court.
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Clippers' Mason Plumlee: Diagnosed with MCL sprain
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Plumlee was diagnosed with a left knee MCL sprain Tuesday and will return to Los Angeles for further evaluation, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Plumlee will reportedly be re-evaluated Thursday in Los Angeles, so it's safe to assume the backup big man will miss the remaining two games on the Clippers' road trip -- Wednesday in Brooklyn and Friday in Dallas. If that's the case, Plumlee's next chance to suit up would come Sunday versus Memphis. However, he's likely looking at a multi-week absence. In Plumlee's stead, Moussa Diabate and P.J. Tucker could see increased minutes as the backup center behind Ivica Zubac.
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Clippers' Mason Plumlee: Diagnosed with knee sprain
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Plumless has been ruled out for the rest of Monday's game against the Knicks due to a left knee sprain, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Plumlee needed help exiting the court after colliding with Julius Randle in the second half, and he's since been ruled out for the remainder of the contest. Moussa Diabate and P.J. Tucker could be in line for additional minutes down the stretch of Monday's matchup with Plumlee shut down.
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Clippers' Mason Plumlee: Goes down with knee injury
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Plumlee had to be carried off the floor Monday against the Knicks after suffering an apparent left knee injury, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Plumlee suffered the injury during a collision with Julius Randle, and he'll presumably be done for the rest of the night after needing assistance to get off the court. The severity of Plumlee's injury is unclear at this time.
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Clippers' Mason Plumlee: Sees 21 minutes
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Plumlee finished Sunday's 123-83 win over San Antonio with four points (2-3 FG), six rebounds and one assist in 21 minutes.
This game was a blowout, so starting center Ivica Zubac saw only 22 minutes of action, allowing Plumlee to garner an increased role. Zubac's production and workload have been far superior to his backup's early on this season, limiting Plumlee's fantasy appeal to deeper formats.
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Clippers' Mason Plumlee: Returns to action Thursday
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Plumlee (undisclosed) posted six points (2-3 FG, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 18 minutes during Thursday's 103-90 preseason loss to the Nuggets.
Plumlee wasn't available for the Clippers' previous preseason game due to an undisclosed reason, but he returned to action for the team's final exhibition. The veteran center is locked into the top backup center role behind Ivica Zubac to begin the 2023-24 campaign.
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Clippers' Mason Plumlee: Sitting out Tuesday
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Plumlee won't play in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Nuggets, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.
It's unclear if Plumlee has suffered an injury or is being held out Tuesday for precautionary reasons. Regardless, the veteran big man's next chance to suit up is Thursday's preseason rematch with Denver.
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Clippers' Mason Plumlee: Productive off bench
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Plumlee tallied seven points (3-3 FG, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 10 minutes during Tuesday's 103-98 preseason win over the Jazz.
Plumlee served as the team's backup center to Ivica Zubac (back) in Tuesday's game, just as he did last season. The veteran Plumlee averaged 19.9 minutes across 23 appearances for the Clippers in 2022-23, and he figures to receive a similar role this year.
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Clippers' Mason Plumlee: Staying with LAC
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Plumlee and the Clippers agreed Monday on a one-year, $5 million deal, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Plumlee was traded to the Clippers at the deadline last year and served as the primary backup to Ivica Zubac. The veteran center averaged 7.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals-plus-blocks in 19.5 minutes per game across 28 appearances (four starts) with Los Angeles. He figures to hold a similar role during the 2023-24 campaign.
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Clippers' Mason Plumlee: Strong end to season
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Plumlee supplied 20 points (6-7 FG, 8-9 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 136-130 loss to the Suns in Game 5 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Plumlee had himself quite a night despite the loss, recording a 20-and-10 double-double in just 24 minutes. Although he served as the backup center behind Ivica Zubac in the majority of games since arriving from Charlotte, Plumlee certainly played like he wanted the starting gig. Looking ahead, it is hard to see him ever being a permanent starter in Los Angeles, but if nothing else comes of this season, he definitely still has a role to play no matter his eventual landing spot.
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Clippers' Mason Plumlee: Solid in Game 4 loss
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Plumlee provided eight points (3-4 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block in 19 minutes during Saturday's 112-100 loss to the Suns in Game 4 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Plumlee outplayed Ivica Zubac, and not for the first time, as the Clippers lost their third straight game against the Suns. Despite playing only 19 minutes compared to 24 minutes for Zubac, Plumlee had a bigger impact on the game. However, neither has been able to match up with Deandre Ayton, contributing to what now appears to be an insurmountable hill to climb for the Clippers.
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Clippers' Mason Plumlee: Continues to plug away
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Plumlee registered six points (3-5 FG), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 18 minutes during Saturday's 122-114 loss to the Pelicans.
Plumlee played fewer than 20 minutes for the fourth time in the past five games, continuing to serve as the primary backup behind Ivica Zubac. Despite what will appear to be a highly productive season, Plumlee's value has fallen off a cliff since arriving in Los Angeles. He is well outside the top 200 over the past two weeks, presenting as nothing more than a speculative streaming option for fantasy managers seeking some cheap boards.
Plumlee registered eight points (2-3 FG, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 19 minutes during Saturday's 113-108 loss to the Magic.
Plumlee grabbed double-digit boards for the first time in almost two weeks, turning in a serviceable fantasy line despite still playing off the bench. It appears as though he is going to top out at about 20 minutes on most nights, making him more of a target in deeper formats as opposed to standard leagues.
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Clippers' Mason Plumlee: Modest production Saturday
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Plumlee totaled six points (1-4 FG, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 21 minutes during Saturday's 106-95 victory over the Knicks.
Plumlee logged 21 minutes off the bench in the win, ending with a modest fantasy line. Since joining the Clippers, his role has diminished, playing as the primary backup behind Ivica Zubac. While Plumlee can still chip in across the board in limited minutes, he is by no longer a viable 12-team asset moving forward. He can be utilized for streaming purposes on occasion, especially if Zubac misses time.
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Clippers' Mason Plumlee: Solid outing as starter
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Plumlee ended Friday's 128-127 loss to Sacramento with 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one block in 26 minutes.
Plumlee started for the second game in a row and the fourth time in the Clippers' last five contests, and he continues to produce when given a chance. The former Hornets big man is averaging 9.4 points with 11.4 rebounds per game in that five-game span.
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Clippers' Mason Plumlee: Gets starting nod
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Plumlee is starting at center against the Kings on Friday.
The Clippers are without Ivica Zubac (calf) for the third time in four games. Plumlee has been playing really well lately and is coming off a 20-rebound performance against the Warriors on Thursday.
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Clippers' Mason Plumlee: Pulls down 20 boards in spot start
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Plumlee closed with 12 points (3-5 FG, 6-6 FT), 20 rebounds and two assists over 29 minutes during Thursday's 115-91 loss to the Warriors.
Plumlee started with Ivica Zubac (calf) sidelined and didn't disappoint, recording his second double-double over his last four outings while pulling down a season-high mark in rebounds. The veteran has shown he can produce when given minutes, but his role in the immediate future will be tied to Zubac's availability. Plumlee is averaging 8.0 points and 10.0 rebounds per game in six appearances with Los Angeles.
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Clippers' Mason Plumlee: Starting Thursday
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Plumlee will join the first unit for Thursday's meeting with the Warriors, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Plumlee will make his third start in the last four games with Ivica Zubac (calf) sidelined. In his previous two starts, Plumlee averaged 8.5 points, 10.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 26.0 minutes.
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Clippers' Mason Plumlee: Back to bench
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Plumlee will return to the bench Tuesday against Minnesota, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
No surprises here with Ivica Zubac (calf) returning from a two-game absence. As a reserve with the Clippers, Plumlee is likely looking at minutes in the high teens.
