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Good to go for Friday Bamba (knee) is available for Friday's game against Denver, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bamba sat out of Sunday's loss to the Rockets due to left knee injury management, though he'll suit up Friday after nearly a week of rest. The big man has averaged 3.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.8 blocks across 13.2 minutes per contest over his last five outings.

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Logs full practice Tuesday Coach Tyronn Lue said Bamba (knee) was a full participant during Tuesday's practice, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Bamba didn't play Sunday against the Rockets due to left knee injury management, but he's on track to suit up Friday in Denver. He's logged double-digit minutes in eight of his last 10 appearances, averaging 13.6 minutes per game.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Bamba (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rockets, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact Bamba will miss Sunday's matchup due to left knee injury management. The big man was held out of the club's first 13 games of the season, though before Sunday he had missed only one outing since. With Bamba sidelined, Kai Jones will likely see an uptick in playing time.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Iffy to play Sunday vs. Houston Bamba (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rockets, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bamba has played in 10 of the Clippers' last 11 games, though he's still not 100 percent healthy from a left knee injury that had him sidelined for the first 13 games of the 2024-25 regular season. Ivica Zubac would be the Clippers' only healthy center Sunday if Bamba is sidleined, though Nicolas Batum and Amir Coffey could see additional playing time.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Swats three shots Bamba finished Tuesday's 127-105 victory over Portland with three points (1-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds, three blocks and two steals in 17 minutes.

Impact Bamba has been limited to workloads with minutes in the teens as Ivica Zubac's backup, but he's made the most of them. He's been a terrific shot-blocking specialist in deeper formats, averaging 2.2 blocks in 15.3 minutes over his past five outings.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Wednesday Bamba (knee) is available for Wednesday's matchup against the Wizards, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bamba sat out Monday's loss to Boston -- the second half of a back-to-back -- due to left knee injury recovery. Following some rest, he's good to go Wednesday. He's seen double-digit minutes in each of his past three appearances, averaging 6.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 blocks.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Washington Bamba (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Wizards, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Bamba is in danger of missing his second straight contest Wednesday due to a left knee injury. If Bamba is ruled out against Washington, Kai Jones will likely serve as the team's backup center to Ivica Zubac.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Monday Bamba (rest) will not play Monday against the Celtics, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Bamba will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set due to injury recovery. Nicolas Batum and Amir Coffey could be a bit more involved in smaller lineups with Bamba sidelined.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Monday Bamba (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Warriors, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Bamba will suit up for the second game of a back-to-back set, and he has now played in two straight outings after missing the rest of the season with a left knee injury. The big man will serve as Ivica Zubac's primary backup, though he only played 15 minutes in his return during Sunday's win over Utah.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday Bamba is questionable for Monday's game against the Warriors due to left knee recovery, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bamba made his season debut Sunday, playing 15 minutes off the bench during a win over the Jazz. The big man said before Sunday's game that he doesn't anticipate having to miss time during back-to-back sets moving forward, but it's not surprising to see the Clippers exercise caution. If Bamba is ruled out, Kai Jones and Nicolas Batum would be candidates for increased roles.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Serves as backup center in debut Bamba (knee) scored nine points (4-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and added eight rebounds, one assist and one steal in 15 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 116-105 win over the Jazz.

Impact Making his season debut after missing the Clippers' first 13 games while recovering from a left knee injury that dated back to the start of training camp, Bamba immediately settled in as the backup center behind Ivica Zubac. The Clippers had been cycling through a number of players as Zubac's primary backup, but the return of Bamba should bring some stability to the second unit. According to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com, Bamba said prior to Sunday's contest that he doesn't anticipate being held out for one half of back-to-back sets this season, though it wouldn't be surprising if the Clippers opted to take a cautious approach and hold him out for Monday's contest versus the Warriors. If Bamba isn't available Monday, the Clippers could turn to Kobe Brown, Kai Jones and/or Nicolas Batum to handle the backup center role.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Wil make 2024-25 debut Sunday Bamba (knee) is available to play Sunday against the Jazz, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact Bamba has spent the past week in the G League with the San Diego Clippers while in the final stages of his rehab for his left knee. He managed to play in Thursday's game against the Valley Suns and finished with 13 points, 12 rebounds and one assist over 21 minutes. Bamba will serve as the Clippers' backup center Sunday behind starter Ivica Zubac, though the former will likely operate on a minutes restriction.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NBA The Clippers recalled Bamba (knee) from the San Diego Clippers of the G League on Friday.

Impact Bamba has yet to suit up this season due to left knee soreness but spent a few days in the G League to continue his rehab program. The 25-year-old big man's next chance to return to action is Sunday's matchup with Utah.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Bamba (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Bamba continues to deal with left knee soreness but will play in the G League with the San Diego Clippers on Thursday's game against the Valley Suns. As things stand now, the medical staff in Los Angeles hopes to have him ready to go for Friday's contest against the Jazz, according to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Rehabbing in G League The Clippers announced Tuesday that they have assigned Bamba to the San Diego Clippers of the G League in order to progress in his rehab, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact Bamba has missed the beginning of the season while dealing with a left knee injury. However, Bamba's assignment to the G League indicates that he is nearing a return to action. He will not play in Wednesday's game versus the Rockets.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Monday Bamba (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Thunder, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Bamba has yet to appear in a game this season, but he is seemingly nearing a return as he has been a full go during 5-on-5 scrimmages during practice. Nonetheless, Bamba will be unavailable once again Monday.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Status for road trip TBD Coach Tyronn Lue said after Saturday's win over the Raptors that Bamba (knee) has been full go during 5-on-5 scrimmages during recent practices, but the center's status for the Cli...

Impact Bamba appears to be nearing his season debut, but even when he's cleared to suit up, his role will likely be minimal. For the most part, the Clippers have been going small with their second unit, but Kai Jones has received some playing time as Ivica Zubac's primary backup over the first few weeks of the season.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Bamba (knee) is out for Saturday's game versus the Raptors, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

Impact Bamba will remain sidelined to begin the 2024-25 campaign due to left knee soreness. There is no official return timetable for the 26-year-old big man.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for Friday Bamba (knee) has been ruled out of Friday's game versus the Kings, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

Impact Bamba has yet to make his season debut while recovering from a left knee injury. The big man's next chance to suit up will come Saturday against the Raptors.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Bamba (knee) Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast in Wednesday's game versus the 76ers.

Impact Bamba will miss his eighth straight contest Wednesday to begin the season while dealing with left knee soreness. Bamba's next chance to return to action will be Friday's matchup with Sacramento.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Absence streak extends Monday Bamba (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Spurs, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Bamba has yet to make his regular-season debut due to left knee soreness. The big man has no timetable for a return, though his next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against Philadelphia.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Bamba (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Thunder, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Bamba has yet to suit up this season due to left knee soreness and remains without a return timetable. His next chance to suit up will come Monday versus the Spurs. In Bamba's absence, Kai Jones should remain part of the rotation.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

To miss at least two more games Coach Tyronn Lue said Tuesday that Bamba (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers and Thursday's matchup versus the Suns, Joey Linn of SI.com report...

Impact Bamba has yet to suit up this season due to left knee soreness and remains without a return timetable. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday versus Oklahoma City. In Bamba's absence, Kai Jones should remain part of the rotation.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Sunday Bamba (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Warriors, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bamba has yet to suit up this season due to left knee soreness and remains without a return timetable. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus Portland.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Bamba (knee) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Nuggets, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact Bamba will miss his second straight contest to begin the regular season Saturday due to left knee soreness. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Golden State.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE