The LA Times reported that the Clippers learned Thursday it might be six weeks before backup point guard Keyon Dooling can play again. Dooling suffered a sprained left ankle during Wednesday's victory over the Chicago Bulls.

The plan, starting tonight against the Toronto Raptors, is to have Earl Boykins play the point in the absence of Dooling as Jeff McInnis' backup. When Lamar Odom regains his eligibility after serving his league-imposed drug suspension, it will give Coach Alvin Gentry more options.