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5 players who could return from injury and impact the NBA Playoffs (assuming they happen)

By Lucas Seehafer

Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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MEMPHIS, TN – NOVEMBER 23: Brandon Clarke #15 of the Memphis Grizzlies plays against the Los Angeles Lakers at FedExForum on November 23, 2019 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brandon Dill/Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN – NOVEMBER 23: Brandon Clarke #15 of the Memphis Grizzlies plays against the Los Angeles Lakers at FedExForum on November 23, 2019 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brandon Dill/Getty Images) /

3. Brandon Clarke — Memphis Grizzlies

Another lower extremity muscular injury.

Brandon Clarke was a godsend for the upstart Memphis Grizzlies this season. The young Grizzly was averaging 12.0 points and 5.8 rebounds in just under 22 minutes per game and was well on his way to being named to one of the NBA’s All-Rookie teams prior to the season being suspended.

The Grizzlies announced that Clarke would likely return this season after initially suffering a right quadriceps strain on Feb. 24; he had missed Memphis’ previous seven games. As is likely the case with Brown and Brogdon, Clarke’s injury is either fully recovered or close at this time. As long as teams are given time to get their athletes back into shape prior to beginning the playoffs, injury risk should be no larger than usual. The Grizzlies are currently the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference and would go against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round.

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