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T.J. McConnell will play in Thursday's preseason home opener against the Cavaliers, Keith Pompey of the Philly Inquirer reports.

McConnell will play in Thursday's preseason home opener against the Cavaliers, Keith Pompey of the Philly Inquirer reports.

Analysis:

McConnell missed Tuesday's contest with a sprained left foot, but he's been given full clearance to return Thursday night. The former Arizona standout is in competition with Kendall Marshall, Isaiah Canaan, Tony Wroten, and Pierre Jackson for minutes at point guard, and he's a candidate to be cut before the regular season if fails to impress during the exhibition slate.

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