Bradley Beal switches back to No. 3, not expected for opening night while recovering from knee inflammation

Beal reclaimed No. 3 with the Clippers and is working through knee inflammation; he likely will miss the opener but no extended timetable given.

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- Beal: 'I've always worn No. 3 ... I gave Chris the number out of respect' when Paul joined the team
- Team officials, including Lawrence Frank, discussed and approved the number switch
- Beal fully recovered from fractured hip that limited him to six games last season
- He has had inflammation in his right knee and is 'working his way back'
- Not expected to be ready for opening night; team not projecting extended absence but no firm timetable provided

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