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Updated Injury Report: Clippers vs. Lakers

The LA Clippers are set to host the Los Angeles Lakers in another Battle of LA matchup

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Both the LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers are dealing with injuries to key players. At this stage of his career, star forward LeBron James has dealt with nagging injuries over the last few seasons, and is once again banged up to start the year. Previously listed as probable with foot soreness, James confirmed that he will play against the Clippers.

The Lakers have yet to provide an official update on the availability of Anthony Davis, but he is also expected to play, and is currently listed as probable. Former Clippers guard Patrick Beverley will also play in this game after missing time with an illness.

The confirmed absences for the Lakers in this game are Thomas Bryant and Dennis Schroder, while Lonnie Walker remains questionable with an illness.

For the Clippers, they will again be without Kawhi Leonard, but he is the only rotation player expected to miss this game. The only other absences for the Clippers are Moussa Diabate, Brandon Boston Jr., and Jason Preston, who are all on G-League assignments.

The Clippers have dominated this  matchup in recent history, but the Lakers have been playing better basketball of late, and should present a real challenge. Desperate for a win, the Lakers could really use a solid showing against their hallway rivals.

The two teams are set to tip-off at 7:00 PM PST.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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