Wesley Johnson (hip) will not play against the Magic on Friday, although he's expected to regain his spot in the starting lineup upon his eventual return to the court, the OC Register reports.

Johnson (hip) will not play against the Magic on Friday, although he's expected to regain his spot in the starting lineup upon his eventual return to the court, the OC Register reports.

Analysis:

This will be the third straight game that Johnson stays on the sidelines with continued complications to his strained right hip flexor. However, coach Byron Scott was adamant that Johnson would recapture his starting small forward role with the team when he returns to health. His next opportunity to play will come against Portland on Sunday.