Portland Trail Blazers vs. LA Clippers: Preseason preview, time, radio, no TV

Update: Anfernee Simons (ankle soreness) will not play against the LA Clippers on Friday.

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The Portland Trail Blazers will open their preseason Friday night in Seattle against the LA Clippers without several key players.

Shaedon Sharpe (shoulder), Anfernee Simons (ankle soreness), Robert Williams III (hamstring) and Matisse Thybulle (knee) are out.

Striker Deni Avdija will sit out for personal reasons.

The game marks the first NBA appearance for rookie guard Donovan Clingan, who is fighting for playing time behind starter Deandre Ayton.

This evening will also feature a first look at second-year guard Scoot Henderson. He's had a difficult rookie season, but by all accounts has made great strides in training camp.

He's had a difficult rookie season, but by all accounts has made great strides in training camp.

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PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS. LA CLIPPERS

What: Trail Blazers vs. LA Clippers, 7:30 p.m., Friday.

Where: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle.

Radio: Rip City Radio (KPOJ 620 AM).

TV channels: None.

OPPORTUNITIES (Oregon Lottery/DraftKings)

Money line: POR +120 | LAC-142

Spread: POR +3 | Over/Under: 217

INJURIES

Blazer: Anfernee Simons (Ankle), Matisse Thybulle (Knee), Deni Avdija (personal reasons), Shaedon Sharpe (shoulder) and Robert Williams III (thighs) are missing.

Clippers: Norman Powell (unknown reason) is questionable. Kawahi Leonard (knee) and Mo Bamba (Knees) are out.

Next

The Blazers play at the Sacramento Kings on Sunday at 3 p.m.