Bogdanovic will come off the bench during Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Bogdanovic will be in the second unit, with Bradley Beal getting the nod in the starting five. Bogdanovic hasn't made a significant impact this season, averaging 1.0 points and 3.0 rebounds per game, while shooting 11.1 percent from the field.
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Clippers' Bogdan Bogdanovic: Tough showing in loss
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Bogdanovic closed Tuesday's 98-79 loss to Golden State with two points (1-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt) and one rebound over nine minutes.
Bogdanovic made his second start in place of Bradley Beal (back), but he was limited to nine minutes and was replaced in the starting lineup by Nicolas Batum at halftime. Bogdanovic has scored two points in a total of 33 minutes on the season and seems to be completely out of rhythm.
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Clippers' Bogdan Bogdanovic: Starting sans Beal
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Bogdanovic will start in Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
With Bradley Beal (back) sidelined, Bogdanovic will make his season debut and enter the starting five. The veteran sharpshooter averaged 11.4 points, 3.2 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 2.0 three-pointers across 25.0 minutes per game in 30 regular-season appearances (four starts) with the Clippers last season.
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Clippers' Bogdan Bogdanovic: Not part of Opening Night rotation
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Bogdanovic didn't play during Wednesday's 129-108 loss to Utah.
It was rather surprising to see a whopping nine reserves work ahead of Bogdanovic on Wednesday. It remains possible the veteran sharpshooter will be a plug-and-play option at some point this season, but he's likely to need one of James Harden, Bradley Beal or Kawhi Leonard to go down with an injury for that to happen.
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Clippers' Bogdan Bogdanovic: Off injury report Friday
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Bogdanovic (back) isn't listed on the Clippers' injury report for Friday's preseason game against the Warriors, independent NBA writer Justin Russoreports.
Bogdanovic will return to action following a two-game absence due to lower-back soreness. The veteran swingman appeared in 54 regular-season games (four starts) between the Hawks and Clippers last season, during which he averaged 10.8 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists across 25.0 minutes per contest.
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Clippers' Bogdan Bogdanovic: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Bogdanovic (back) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Kings, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Bogdanovic was a limited participant in practice Tuesday, giving him a chance to return for Friday's exhibition finale against the Warriors. The veteran swingman figures to have recovered from his back soreness for the Oct. 22 regular-season opener against Utah.
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Clippers' Bogdan Bogdanovic: Unavailable Sunday
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Bogdanovic (back) won't play in Sunday's preseason game against the Nuggets, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Bogdanovic left the Clippers' preseason opener with lower-back soreness, and he'll be held out of Sunday's exhibition. John Collins will replace him in the starting lineup, and Bogdanovic's next chance to play will come Wednesday against Sacramento.
Bogdanovic has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's preseason game against the Guangzhou Loong Lions due to lower back soreness, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
This doesn't appear to be an overly concerning injury for Bogdanovic, and the team won't risk his health further by sending him back on the court in an exhibition. Cam Christie, Kris Dunn and Nicolas Batum could see more opportunities the rest of the way in Bogdanovic's absence.
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Clippers' Bogdan Bogdanovic: Exits early Thursday
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Bogdanovic walked to the locker room during the first quarter of Thursday's preseason game against the Guangzhou Loong Lions due to an apparent back injury, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Bogdanovic appeared to be grabbing his lower back early in the first quarter, and he was later spotted walking to the locker room to be evaluated further. The extent of his injury is unclear at this time.
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Clippers' Bogdan Bogdanovic: Slated for action Thursday
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Bogdanovic (hamstring) will be available for Thursday's preseason opener against the Guangzhou Loong Lions, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
After fully participating in five-on-five scrimmages Saturday, Bogdanovic appears to be recovered from a hamstring injury that he sustained during EuroBasket this past summer. Although the veteran sharpshooter is likely to open the regular season on the bench, he'll be a candidate to start Thursday in the absence of Bradley Beal (knee).
Bogdanovic (hamstring) fully participated in five-on-five scrimmages Saturday, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Bogdanovic is trending in the right direction with the start of the preseason right around the corner for his squad. The veteran guard has been battling a hamstring injury that he suffered during his time playing for Serbia during EuroBasket. The Clippers' first preseason game will take place on Oct. 12 against the Nuggets.
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Clippers' Bogdan Bogdanovic: Participates in practice Thursday
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Bogdanovic (hamstring) participated in half of Thursday's practice, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Bogdanovic is dealing with a hamstring injury that he suffered while playing for Serbia during the EuroBasket. He has been limited throughout training camp thus far, but he appears to be trending in the right direction, with the start of the preseason scheduled for Oct. 12 against the Nuggets.
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Clippers' Bogdan Bogdanovic: Making strides in recovery
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Bogdanovic (hamstring) has been practicing in a limited capacity recently, and he said Wednesday that he's in Week 5 of his 4-to-6 week return timeline, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Bogdanovic went through a shooting workout with James Harden after Wednesday's practice, which is another encouraging sign for his preseason availability. The 33-year-old suffered a partially ruptured hamstring tendon while playing for the Serbian national team at EuroBasket this summer. Even if cleared, expect the Clippers to ease Bogdanovic into action during the preseason.
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Clippers' Bogdan Bogdanovic: Limited for start of camp
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Bogdanovic (hamstring) will be limited at the start of training camp, Janis Carr of the Orange County Register reports.
Carr reports that Bogdanovic will be at training camp, but she doesn't specify how involved he will be. Bogdanovic suffered a hamstring tendon tear during EuroBasket, so it makes sense for the Clippers to exercise caution in the early going. More clarity is to be expected in the coming days.
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Clippers' Bogdan Bogdanovic: Dealing with hamstring injury
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Bogdanovic was diagnosed with a ruptured hamstring muscle while playing for the Serbian national team at EuroBasket and will return to Los Angeles for rehabilitation, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
The severity of Bogdanovic's injury is unclear, though his status will be worth monitoring ahead of the Clippers' preseason opener against the Nuggets on Oct. 12. The sharpshooter was acquired by Los Angeles from Atlanta in February and averaged 11.4 points, 3.2 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 2.0 three-pointers across 25.0 minutes per game in 30 regular-season appearances (four starts) with the Clippers. He also shot 42.7 percent from beyond the arc during that span.
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Clippers' Bogdan Bogdanovic: Pours in 12 points in Game 7 loss
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Bogdanovic provided 12 points (5-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 18 minutes during Saturday's 120-101 loss to the Nuggets in Game 7 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Bogdanovic struggled from three-point range but was one of five Clippers to score in double figures. The veteran guard shot just 36.4 percent from the field and 29.2 percent from downtown in the club's first-round series loss to the Nuggets, averaging 6.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists across 16.6 minutes per contest. Bogdanovic has two years remaining on his contract, including a team option for the 2026-27 season. The 32-year-old was traded from the Hawks to the Clippers on Feb. 6 and finished the season averaging a career-low 10.8 points, along with 2.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.9 three-pointers and 0.8 steals across 25.0 minutes per game in 54 regular-season outings (four starts) between Los Angeles and Atlanta.
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Clippers' Bogdan Bogdanovic: Disappoints again Saturday
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Bogdanovic contributed seven points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists over 19 minutes during Saturday's 101-99 loss to Denver in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Bogdanovic has had no impact since arriving in Los Angeles, a trend that continued Saturday. While the end to his regular season was disappointing, his playoff contributions have been even more so. Across the first four games, Bogdanovic has scored a total of just nine points, all of which have come in the past two games.
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Clippers' Bogdan Bogdanovic: Goes scoreless in Game 2 win
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Bogdanovic logged zero points (0-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 15 minutes during Monday's 105-102 victory over the Nuggets in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Bogdanovic continued to struggle, failing to score for the second straight game. At this point, he is simply having no impact on the series, with his defensive liabilities limiting his playing time. The two teams will face off again Thursday, when the Clippers will look to grab a 2-1 series advantage.
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Clippers' Bogdan Bogdanovic: Serviceable performance in win
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Bogdanovic ended with 16 points (5-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 134-117 victory over Houston.
Bogdanovic scored double-digits for the fourth time in the past five games, playing a handful of extra minutes after Norman Powell was ruled out due to a shoulder injury. Although Bogdanovic has been a regular part of the rotation since arriving in Los Angeles, he has struggled to be a consistent producer. Over his past 16 games, Bogdanovic has averaged 12.4 points, 3.6 assists and 2.3 three-pointers in 24.2 minutes per game.
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Clippers' Bogdan Bogdanovic: Shooting woes in win Monday
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Bogdanovic accumulated five points (1-6 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one block over 20 minutes during Monday's 96-87 victory over Orlando.
Bogdanovic struggled to get going Monday, finishing the first half with two points while shooting 0-for-3 from the field. The veteran swingman's shooting woes persisted into the second half, and he didn't hit a shot until the final quarter. Bogdanovic has underperformed from three-point range in his last five outings, shooting only 26.3 percent from beyond the arc.
