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The Brooklyn Nets are facing injury concerns ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Cam Johnson has been upgraded to doubtful for the game, indicating progress in his recovery. Meanwhile, Ben Simmons has been ruled out due to left hip soreness. Terance Mann of the Clippers is listed as questionable for the game, while Nic Claxton remains out. The Nets have assigned Trendon Watford, Noah Clowney, and Dariq Whitehead to the G-League, anticipating Johnson's return. Johnson and Claxton have also been assigned to practice in the G-League, showing positive signs of their recovery.
More from Vaughn: He watched Cam Johnson and Nic Claxton practice today and both scrimmaged for a bit. Still no timetable on when both will be back but with Johnson being doubtful, good sign where he's closer to being back than Claxton. #Nets
Jacque Vaughn said Ben Simmons came in this morning and said his hip was feeling sore. The Nets chose to be cautious today and rule him out. Not clear, Vaughn said, if he'll be available yet in Boston Friday. All depends on treatment the next 48 hours
Ben Simmons has now been ruled OUT tonight by the Nets. Left Hip soreness.
Ben Simmons has been added to injury report as questionable with left hip soreness Cam Johnson officially ruled out. #Nets.
The Nets say Ben Simmons (left hip soreness) is questionable for tonight’s game against the Clippers.
Cam Johnson and Nic Claxton were assigned practice in the G-League today. Good sign for both getting back to being cleared, esp. with Johnson's upgrade on the injury report. Also, Clowney, Whitehead and Watford were recalled back to the #Nets.
#Nets say they've assigned Trendon Watford to the G-League along with Noah Clowney and Dariq Whitehead. With Cam Johnson upgraded to doubtful tonight, this is probably anticipating he'll be back soon
Nets’ Cam Johnson inching closer to return but ‘doubtful’ vs. Clippers https://t.co/gHd23vnUTX https://t.co/YPbcvZf32j
While Plumlee is out for at least the remainder of the trip, Terance Mann is getting closer. Clippers have listed him as questionable to play at Brooklyn tomorrow.
Cam Johnson has been upgraded to doubtful for tomorrow’s game with the Clippers. Nic Claxton remains OUT He’s supposed to be getting re-evaluated this week. So while he might not play tomorrow, a good sign he’s getting healthier for that return. #Nets.