With Norman Powell (hamstring) sidelined, Coffey moved into the starting lineup on Wednesday. And he played well enough to provide solid fantasy value, scoring 18 points on good percentages. Of course, fantasy managers may have hoped for more production outside of the points, 3-pointers, and rebounds, but this was a good start. Coffey should get at least one more start, as Powell has been ruled out for Friday's matchup with Sacramento.
Already ruled out for Wednesday's game against Orlando, Powell will miss the Clippers' final two games before they hit the road for a four-game trip that begins in Philadelphia on Sunday. Amir Coffey will replace him in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game, making him a player worth streaming for the time being. Terance Mann may also play additional minutes, but the bench role limits his streaming value.
The Clippers are without Powell, who was off to an excellent start to the season before injuring his hamstring on Monday. Coffey moves into the starting lineup and is a deep-league streamer, at best, as long as Powell remains out.
Wednesday is "Norman Powell bobblehead night," and the man himself will not be in action. He injured his hamstring during the first half of Monday's win over the Warriors but played during the second half. This will be the first game Powell has missed this season. As for who replaces him in the starting lineup, Terance Mann and Amir Coffey are possibilities.
Coffey has reached double figures in six of ten games in November, with Monday's point total being the highest since November 4 (21 vs. San Antonio). Like fellow reserve Terance Mann, Coffey is more valuable to the Clippers than fantasy managers. But if he can surpass 25 minutes consistently (26 or more in four of the last five), he may be worthy of addition to deep league watch lists.