Brandon Ingram out for start of season with torn Achilles

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Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Brandon Ingram out for start of season with torn Achilles
Summary

Los Angeles Clippers forward Brandon Ingram is expected to miss the start of the season due to a partially torn Achilles tendon. Interim president of basketball operations Trent Redden announced the injury during the team's media day. Ingram was acquired in the trade that sent Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors, adding significance to his absence as the team prepares for the season. The Clippers plan to reevaluate his condition as the season approaches.

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  • •Brandon Ingram has a partially torn Achilles tendon.
  • •He will miss the start of the Clippers' season.
  • •The injury was announced during Clippers media day.
  • •Ingram was traded from the Raptors in exchange for Kawhi Leonard.
  • •The Clippers will reevaluate Ingram's injury later.
Latest Updates
  • 7:32 PMESPN — Clippers' Ingram, key return in Kawhi trade, out after Achilles, heel surgery
  • 5:54 PMYahoo Sports — All-Star Brandon Ingram has partially torn Achilles, will miss start of Clippers' season
What they're saying
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Brandon Ingram, a key part of the Clippers' return in their trade of Kawhi Leonard, will not be available to start the 2026-27 season as he recovers from a surgery that addressed a right heel injury and partially torn Achilles tendon.

— ESPNby Ben Golliver
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Ingram was acquired in the trade that sent Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors.

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