When Paul George last spoke to the media on Dec. 20 after the Clippers lost to San Antonio, it was his first time playing in six games due to what was deemed a sprained ligament in his elbow at that point. He said he felt fine, but he wasnt sure if he would need any time off later to manage the injury. Five days later, the diagnosis was upgraded to a full tear in his UCL, and George was put on the shelf for at least 3-4 weeks. In the past two weeks, the Clippers have been so overrun by Covid issues that it was hard to keep track of Georges progress. Fortunately, Reggie Jackson was available to speak on Wednesday before the teams practice and was happy to provide an update on his best friend. Hes taking it day-by-day, Jackson said. I just talked to him yesterday on the game. We were playing video games, supposed to be an off day, just relaxing. And that was the first thing hes thinking about, is like, How are you doing? My elbow is feeling good Milos Teodosic Jersey. Rested, feeling good. I appreciate hearing that, but Im like, Paul, just let your mind rest a little bit, its good to hear your body is good. Just continue to take it day and day. The current plan is to re-evaluate George within the next two weeks and then determine the next steps . Jacksons optimism, though ever present, is at least a good sign. While George is out of action, the Clippers have also been missing Isaiah Hartenstein with an ankle injury. Hartenstein hasnt played in eight games, and Ty Lue was quick to say, hes not going to be able to play right now on Wednesday with the caveat that Lue has also been away from the team for a few days. The Clippers have three centers, but Hartensteins unavailability has been magnified due to the simultaneous absence of Ivica Zubac. Nicolas Batum has also missed the last five games with an ankle sprain, per the injury report, but his return should be sooner. Batum told Law Murray of The Athletic that hes dealing with a bone bruise, which would explain why he returned from the initial ankle injury and then had to sit out again. Without George, the Clippers need Batum now more than ever. Batum says that he's actually dealing with a bone bruise in his foot. He's never had that before. "It SUCKS. "