Last Updated on August 6, 2020 7:30 pm by Steve Vidovich | Published: August 6, 2020

Russell Westbrook

PG, Houston Rockets

As expected, Russell Westbrook won't suit up for Thursday's contest vs. the Lakers as he nurses a bruised right quad.

Ben McLemore will get the spot-start and has the opportunity to provide some short-term value without Russ. Austin Rivers and Chris Clemons could also see some additional minutes while James Harden will be asked to do everything for the Rockets against a Lakers team that will be without LeBron James (groin).

Source: Jonathan Feigen on Twitter

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