For the game, the Clippers could remain without one of their best players, as Ben Simmons is on the injury report. The former LSU star has missed each of the previous seven games, so this would be his eighth straight out of action (if he doesn't play).

Ben Simmons is trending toward a return from an extended absence. The Los Angeles Clippers upgraded the point guard to questionable for Friday’s matchup with the Atlanta Hawks after he missed the last seven games due to a left knee injury.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Ben Simmons has had a turbulent start to his time in LA. The three-time All-Star, who joined the Clippers last month after securing a buyout from the Brooklyn Nets, impressed in his debut with 12 points,