The Clippers have ruled Niederhauser out for Thursday's game against Oklahoma City due to left knee soreness.

After a productive stretch in the G League with the San Diego Clippers, Niederhauser is back with the parent club but won't be available Thursday while he tends to an injury. His absence won't affect the LA rotation, as most of his appearances this season have come at the tail end of blowouts.

Clarke (knee) recorded six points (2-7 FG, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 17 minutes during Wednesday's 116-110 victory over the Timberwolves.

Though he drew a start in his season debut after completing his recovery from a late September right knee procedure, Clarke was eased into action despite the absences of Ja Morant (ankle), Zach Edey (ankle) and other key rotation players for the Grizzlies. Clarke has had trouble staying on the court ever since being a first-round pick in 2019, so the team will likely be cautious with the 29-year-old big man's workload as he gets his legs back under him. The Grizzlies went with a supersized starting lineup without a true point guard Wednesday, but Clarke could move to the bench Saturday against the Wizards if Morant is cleared to return.

Landale ended Wednesday's 116-110 victory over the Timberwolves with 20 points (8-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 30 minutes off the bench.

The double-double was the second of the season for the veteran center, while the four three-pointers were a season high. He has seen his minutes increase with Zach Edey (ankle) on the shelf, and over the last four games, Landale is averaging 12.8 points, 7.8 boards, 2.3 assists, 1.5 threes and 2.1 stocks in 26.3 minutes from the second unit.

Gobert recorded 16 points (6-8 FG, 4-6 FT), 16 rebounds, four assists, one steal and four blocks across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 116-110 loss to the Grizzlies.

Gobert was limited to just seven points his last time out, but Minnesota did a much better job of keeping him involved in the offense in this one, consistently feeding him in the low post. Gobert has scored in double figures in three of the past four games, and he racked up four blocks Wednesday evening after having accumulated just two in his previous three outings.

Clarke is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Timberwolves.

With Ja Morant (ankle) out, Clarke will be thrust into the starting lineup in his first game of the season, and it'll be interesting to see what his minutes look like Wednesday night. Joining him in the first unit will be Cedric Coward, Jaylen Wells, Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson.

Nurkic (rest) is available for Thursday's game against the Lakers, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Nurkic was held out for rest purposes Monday against the Mavericks. He's been cleared to return Thursday, which means Kyle Filipowski will likely return to the bench. Nurkic has been in the Jazz's starting five since Nov. 2, and in 18 games as a starter this season he has averaged 8.6 points, 10.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.5 steals over 26.1 minutes per game.

Kleber (back) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Jazz, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Kleber has missed the Lakers' last two games due to a lumbar muscle strain, but he is poised to make his return Thursday. With Deandre Ayton (elbow) ruled out, Kleber will likely see an uptick in rotational minutes at center behind Jaxson Hayes.

Clarke (knee) will play in Wednesday's game against Minnesota.

Clarke has been recovering from offseason knee surgery and has finally received clearance to make his season debut. With Zach Edey (ankle) sidelined for multiple weeks, Clarke has the opportunity to claim a significant role off the bench. Given the lengthy layoff, the Grizzlies could look to ease Clarke into action.

Ayton has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Jazz due to left elbow soreness, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Ayton's absence should mean more opportunities for Jaxson Hayes and Jarred Vanderbilt. Ayton's next chance to play will come Saturday against the Clippers.

Horford (back) is out for Thursday's game against the Suns.

Horford continues to nurse sciatic nerve irritation, which is going to have kept him out for nine of the last 10 games following Thursday. With the veteran big man sidelined, the expectation is that Quinten Post will continue starting at center.