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Sanders (hip) was limited to individual player development work and did not take part in five-on-five activity Wednesday, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports. Azarly adds that the Clippers said Sanders is day-to-day.

With Sanders having already missed the Clippers' preseason opener due to a left hip impingement, his continued limitations in practice suggest he still isn't back to full activity. The day-to-day designation keeps him in play to suit up at some point this preseason, but his availability for upcoming exhibition action remains uncertain until he resumes five-on-five work.

Horford (rest) is out for Wednesday's preseason game against Portland, per Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com.

The veteran center is getting a maintenance day Wednesday. His next chance to play comes Saturday against the Kings.

Beal (knee) isn't participating in five-on-five work and is doing individual player development work, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports. Azarly adds that the Clippers said Wednesday that Beal is continuing to have inflammation managed.

With Beal already set to miss the start of training camp, it sounds like the veteran guard still hasn't progressed to full-contact work. His continued knee inflammation keeps his ramp-up timeline uncertain and suggests the Clippers will continue to manage his workload in camp.

Duren (rest) is expected to play at some point this preseason, per Hunter Patterson of The Athletic.

After Duren engaged in a long standoff regarding contract negotiations with Detroit, the Pistons are monitoring the big man's reps as he ramps up his activity at training camp. His next chance to see exhibition action comes Saturday in Washington.

Johnson (hamstring) is practicing in a limited fashion, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

Johnson doesn't sound like a candidate for preseason reps, but it's encouraging to hear he's progressing in his hamstring recovery. A two-way player, Johnson will likely be shuttled to the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce once healthy later this fall.

Wiggins is dealing with an illness, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

Wiggins was limited at practice Wednesday and sat out Tuesday's scrimmage, per Eric Nehm of The Athletic. His status is in question for Thursday's preseason game against the Pelicans, but Wiggins isn't in jeopardy of missing regular-season action.

Larsson didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

The severity of Larsson's illness is unclear, leaving his status for Thursday's preseason game against New Orleans uncertain. He wasn't able to participate in Tuesday's scrimmage. His participation in Thursday's shootaround should provide more clarity on his availability.

LaRavia registered nine points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist, three steals and one block across 22 minutes in Tuesday's 124-98 preseason loss to the Warriors.

The Lakers sat several key contributors for the second half of this back-to-back set, allowing LaRavia to draw the start Tuesday. LaRavia is contending with Matisse Thybulle for the team's final starting position, a battle that remains worth watching throughout the rest of training camp.

Hardy registered 13 points (4-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals and an assist across 19 minutes in Tuesday's 124-98 preseason loss to the Warriors.

After coming over from Washington this past summer, Hardy is trying to make a case for a bench role with the Lakers. The combo guard looks to be quite lost in the shuffle, but Hardy could inch his way up the depth chart once Los Angeles begins to trim its roster.

Okogie finished with eight points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 117-106 preseason loss to Denver.

Okogie led the second unit in minutes Tuesday. The veteran swingman appears to be competing with Brice Sensabaugh for an Opening Night reserve role, so Okogie's fantasy appeal looks to be limited.