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Health of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George is key to the Clippers' bid for an NBA title

The Los Angeles Clippers' hopes are high for a deep postseason run
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • Associated Press
Mason Plumlee - Returns to action Thursday 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...
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Boston Jr. - Doesn't play Thursday Boston (knee) didn't play in Thursday's 103-90 preseason loss to the Nuggets.
Impact Boston tweaked his knee during a preseason contest against the Jazz on Oct. 8 and has been sidelined since. His status for the regular season remains unclear, but further clarity should surface when the Clippers have to release their first official injury report of the 2023-24 campaign.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Clippers Coach Addresses Trade Rumors About Young Star Terance Mann has been at the center of many trade talks
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Clippers Coach Addresses Trade Rumors About Young Star Terance Mann has been at the center of many trade talks
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Norman Powell - Struggles with shot in start Powell posted 10 points (4-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and an assist across 28 minutes during Thursday's 103-90 loss to the Nuggets.
Impact Powell had an opportunity to shine with most of the Clippers' starters on the bench, but he didn't make the most of his starting role. Powell connected on only 30.7 percent of his shots and made little impact in ancillary stats. Powell has shown explosiveness throughout his career, and he will likely be the first man up on nights when Kawhi Leonard or Paul George take a night off. While he's useful as a scorer, he doesn't provide much elsewhere. He averaged just 2.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists despite averaging 17.0 points per game last season.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nuggets Wrap Up The Preseason With A Win | Full Game Highlights
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Bones Hyland - Suffers ankle sprain Hyland suffered a left ankle sprain during Thursday's preseason game against Denver and was unable to return, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Impact Hyland was on fire before suffering the injury, finishing with 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists while Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Russell Westbrook rested on the sidelines. Hyland will be re-evaluated Friday and should be considered questionable for Opening Night against Portland on Oct. 25.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nicolas Batum - Coming off bench Batum will come off the bench for Thursday's preseason game against the Nuggets, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN reports.
Impact The Clippers have yet to name their starting power forward for Opening Night, but Batum and Robert Covington are presumably still in the mix. Meanwhile, Marcus Morris appears to be the odd man out.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Robert Covington - Draws start Thursday Covington is in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup against the Nuggets, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN reports.
Impact Covington will get the nod at power forward, with Nicolas Batum headed to the bench. These two players could be battling for starter's minutes into the regular season.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kawhi Leonard's Status vs. Denver Nuggets Revealed The LA Clippers will have Kawhi Leonard available vs. the Nuggets
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Marcus Morris Sr. - Sitting out Thursday Morris (groin) will not play in Thursday's preseason game against Denver, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Morris certainly appears to be the odd man out for the Clippers this season. Robert Covington seems to be the favorite to start at power forward, while Nicolas Batum and Terance Mann could get plenty of minutes there as well.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Norman Powell - Joins starting lineup Powell will start Thursday's preseason game against Denver, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN reports.
Impact Powell was bothered by a groin issue earlier in the week, but he'll get a good chance to knock the rust off Thursday. He'll have a lot of scoring opportunities with the Clippers resting Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Russell Westbrook.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Terance Mann - Starting against Denver Mann is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Nuggets, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN reports.
Impact Mann's name has been in the rumor mill this offseason, and he's been linked to the James Harden drama coming out of Philadelphia. He'll get a big opportunity to show what he can do Thursday with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Russell Westbrook resting.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bones Hyland - Moves into starting lineup Hyland will start Thursday's preseason game against Denver, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN reports.
Impact The Clippers are resting Kawhi Leonard, Russell Westbrook and Paul George. Hyland will be fired up against his former team and should have plenty of usage coming his way.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Russell Westbrook - Will be rested Westbrook will be rested during Thursday's preseason game against the Nuggets, Joey Linn of Sports Illustrated reports.
Impact Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are also getting the night off for rest, allowing Bones Hyland, Terance Mann and Norman Powell a chance to start. Westbrook should be ready to roll for Opening Night on Oct. 25 against Portland.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Paul George - Taking night off George will rest during Thursday's preseason game against Denver, Joey Linn of Sports Illustrated reports.
Impact George will join Kawhi Leonard and Russell Westbrook on the shelf for the final exhibition. All three players should be ready to roll for Opening Night on Oct. 25 against Portland.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kawhi Leonard - Sitting out Thursday Leonard will sit out Thursday's preseason game against the Nuggets, Joey Linn of Sports Illustrated reports.
Impact There is no injury to report, as Leonard will join Paul George and Russell Westbrook on the bench for maintenance purposes. Leonard appeared in three preseason contests, averaging 11.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 17.2 minutes.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Position Rankings: Top Five Power Forwards in the NBA Kawhi Leonard’s inclusion may ruffle some feathers, but there’s no doubt that it is a star-studded position with a few future Hall of Famers...
OCTOBER 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
If Clippers Budge, 76ers Might Not be Terance Mann's Final Destination The 76ers want Terance Mann included in a James Harden trade with the Clippers, but it seems likely he would be re-routed.
OCTOBER 19, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
If Clippers Budge, 76ers Might Not be Terance Mann's Final Destination The 76ers want Terance Mann included in a James Harden trade with the Clippers, but it seems likely he would be re-routed.
OCTOBER 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Clippers' Brandon Boston Jr. Speaks on Special Community Event LA Clippers forward Brandon Boston Jr. is giving back to the community
OCTOBER 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Nuggets' young reserves get productive first taste of NBA's elite with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Clippers starters: "Playing 2K your whole life" Julian Strawther got a productive dose of tough NBA defense from the Clippers, and Paul George feasted on the Nuggets in a preseason game th...
OCTOBER 18, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM
Clippers are still working to solve year-old riddle: How much depth is too much? Clippers coach Tyronn Lue has so many versatile players, but can he find a way to get them all sufficient playing time?
OCTOBER 18, 2023 • LATIMES.COM

James Harden absent from 76ers practice amid ongoing trade saga

Amid his ongoing standoff, James Harden was reportedly a no-show at 76ers practice Wednesday and has not been with the team since Sunday.
OCTOBER 18, 2023 • FOX SPORTS
James Harden absent from 76ers practice amid ongoing trade saga
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