Clippers' James Harden: Uncertain to play Friday

Harden (shoulder) said he's uncertain to play Friday against the Pelicans in the second half of the Clippers' back-to-back set, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Harden missed Thursday's 126-111 win over the Bulls with a shoulder injury, but his uncertainty about playing Friday suggests that his absence against Chicago wasn't merely a matter of maintenance for the front end of the back-to-back. If Harden remains out Friday, expect Bones Hyland to get another start at point guard in his stead.