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Rivers (hip) returned to practice Sunday, Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Rivers took part in just one preseason game, as he was dealing with a strained right glute over the last few weeks. However, the fact that he took part in a full practice Sunday means he should be good to go for the start of the regular season. Look for Rivers to be cleared ahead of Thursday's opener against the Lakers and he should jump in as a key cog in the backcourt rotation, likely starting alongside Patrick Beverley. That being said, Lou Williams should get a bunch of minutes off the bench, which could cut into Rivers' workload.

Rivers (hip) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Lakers, Michael Gallagher of NBC reports.

Rivers has missed the team's previous three preseason games. If he's held out Friday, he should be considered questionable for the regular-season opener.

Rivers (hip) will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, The Orange County Register reports.

Rivers also missed the team's last two games with a strained right glute. Patrick Beverley (knee) is going to miss Thursday's game as well, which leaves Lou Williams and Milos Teodosic as the likely replacement starters. With the season less than a week away, it's no surprise that the Clippers are being cautious with Rivers.

Rivers (hip) will be sidelined for Sunday's preseason contest against the Trail Blazers.

Rivers is still working his way back from a strained right glute. In his place Sunday, the likes of Lou Williams, Patrick Beverley and Milos Teodosic will probably see the largest benefits.

Rivers has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason tilt against the Raptors due to a strained right glut, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Rivers presumably sustained the injury in Sunday's preseason opener. He tallied eight points (3-12 FG, 0-2 3PT, 2-2 FT), one rebounds, three assists, and four steals across 30 minutes in the outing. While the severity of the issue is unknown, the most likely case is that the Clippers are exercising caution in order to avoid a lingering injury.