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Bad News For LA Clippers As 5 Players Are Injured To Open Post-Kawhi Era

The Los Angeles Clippers will be without five valuable players, including two former NBA All-Stars, in their first regular-season game without superstar Kawhi Leonard. According to the injury report, the Clippers have ruled out five players for today’s regular season…

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 6:06 PM
Bad News For LA Clippers As 5 Players Are Injured To Open Post-Kawhi Era
Key Things to Know
  • The Los Angeles Clippers have ruled out five players due to injuries for their regular-season opener.
  • Bradley Beal and Brandon Ingram headline the list of unavailable players alongside Max Strus, Yanic Konan Niederhauser, and Jordan Miller.
  • Darius Garland will lead the Clippers' starting lineup alongside Isaiah Jackson, Rui Hachimura, and Derrick Jones Jr.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Los Angeles Clippers have ruled out five players due to injury for their regular-season opener against the Sacramento Kings. Bradley Beal is sidelined with knee inflammation, while Brandon Ingram continues his recovery from offseason Achilles surgery. Max Strus, Yanic Konan Niederhauser, and Jordan Miller will also miss the matchup at the Intuit Dome.

Head coach Tyronn Lue confirmed star guard Darius Garland will lead the offense alongside starters Isaiah Jackson, Rui Hachimura, and Derrick Jones Jr. Kris Dunn is expected to start in the backcourt, while rookies Keaton Wagler and Kobe Sanders are slated for increased minutes following the offseason departure of Kawhi Leonard.

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