J.J. Redick (back) is dealing with back spasms and is without a return timetable, ESPN reports.

Redick (back) is dealing with back spasms and is without a return timetable, ESPN reports.

Analysis:

Redick left Monday's loss to Brooklyn after just four minutes and did not return. His back issues began last Monday against the Nuggets, and he missed one game before playing in the Clippers' previous two games versus New Orleans and San Antonio. Coach Doc Rivers did not provide much in terms of additional information, but he hinted that Redick will likely be rested in the short term. "It's just spasms," Rivers said. "I think it's from that hit [against Denver]. He probably shouldn't have played, who knows, but we're just going to rest him until he's right." The Clippers continue their eight-game road swing in Cleveland Thursday, and at this point it seems unlikely Redick will be in the starting lineup.