Spurs' Dewayne Dedmon: Will remain in starting lineup Friday

Dedmon will remain in the starting lineup at center for Friday's game against the Clippers, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Analysis:

Dedmon has started at center the last nine games while Pau Gasol has been sidelined. The Spurs listed earlier in the day that Gasol would return in the starting lineup, but apparently coach Gregg Popovich has changed his mind. The team likely wants to ease Gasol back into action, but Dedmon still figures to see his recent workload reduced. Expect him to return to his reserve role sooner than later.