Clippers' Luc Mbah a Moute: Misses practice Thursday

Mbah a Moute is dealing with bruised right knee and was held out of practice Thursday, Dan Woike of the Orange County Register reports.

Analysis:

Coach Doc Rivers indicated he expects Mbah a Moute to return to practice in a day or two, so it's not a serious issue. The Clippers have already completed their preseason schedule, so Mbah a Moute will turn his attention toward getting ready for the Oct. 27 opener against the Trail Blazers. It remains to be seen whether Rivers will name Mbah a Moute as the team's starting small forward, but that should be clarified one way or another within the next week.