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A sore groin will keep Jackson out of Sunday’s game. His absence likely means the Clippers will turn to rookie Baba Miller as Brook Lopez’s backup.

Murray quotes Ingram as saying, “Whenever I feel ready. I still gotta do some more 5-on-5 and get comfortable on the floor, comfortable jumping and doing stuff that I do normally on the floor. It’s going to take a little time.” Fantasy managers rostering Ingram could have him back in the coming weeks, but until he’s back, Keaton Wagler and Max Strus should enjoy elevated roles.

After playing 22 minutes in his first start of the season on Monday, Lopez played 35 in Wednesday’s overtime thriller. Given his production in those two starts and Isaiah Jackson’s inability to avoid silly fouls, Lopez may have the starting center job for the foreseeable future. Jackson, who has committed at least four fouls in six of his eight games, played 13 minutes against the Heat and finished with two points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal.

By now, it’s known that category-league managers rostering Garland will likely have to punt turnovers. He racked up six turnovers against the Heat, but the Clippers’ guard had his best shooting night this season. In addition to making 10 of 14 shots from the field, he recorded seven assists, making for a decent night at the office.

Hachimura has gotten off to a relatively slow start with the Clippers, shooting 37.3 percent from the field and 68.4 percent from the foul line. Add inconsistent production in assists, steals and blocks, and rostering Hachimura in some 10-team leagues isn’t worth discussing. He had a productive night against the Heat, with the seven assists being more than double his total entering the night (three). For Hachimura to be someone you can roster in shallow leagues after the Clippers get guys like Brandon Ingram and Bradley Beal back, nights like Wednesday have to become the norm.

Jones and Hachimura are available after missing Monday’s loss to the Raptors. As a result, Gradey Dick and Kobe Sanders will come off the bench.

Jackson is good to go after initially being questionable for Wednesday’s game. He’s recently come off the bench, with Brook Lopez moving into the starting lineup. That should remain the case against the Heat.

Jackson is a late addition to the injury report. If he doesn’t suit up, Brook Lopez will remain in the starting unit, though that could happen even if Jackson plays. Baba Miller could fill out the backup center minutes if Jackson is unavailable.

Jones’ return after a one-game absence means that Gradey Dick will come off the bench after starting Monday’s loss to the Raptors.

Hachimura did not play in Monday’s loss to the Raptors, as Kobe Sanders moved into the starting lineup and scored a career-high 26 points. Sanders will return to the bench, which significantly limits his fantasy value.