Clippers face injuries to key players ahead of preseason finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 3:52 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
The LA Clippers are dealing with significant injuries as they approach their preseason finale against the Golden State Warriors. Players including Brandon Ingram, Max Strus, and Bradley Beal are currently sidelined. Ingram is gradually ramping up his practice workload but is not near a return. Strus, who sustained a plantar fascia tear, is expected to miss about six to eight weeks. Meanwhile, Beal is managing knee inflammation while recovering from a hip issue. The regular season begins on October 21st against the Sacramento Kings, with the team needing contributions from others such as Darius Garland and Rui Hachimura.
- •LA Clippers struggling with injuries to key players one week before season opener
- •Brandon Ingram increasing practice activity but not ready to play yet
- •Max Strus likely out for at least six to eight weeks after injury
- •Bradley Beal managing knee inflammation as he improves
- •Regular season begins October 21 against Sacramento Kings
- 3:52 AMYahoo Sports — Brandon Ingram, Max Strus, Bradley Beal get injury updates heading into Clippers preseason finale
"The LA Clippers will be starting the 2026-27 regular season shorthanded as they deal with injuries to a a third of their roster. Brandon Ingram, Max Strus, Bradley Beal, Jordan Miller, Kobe Sanders, and Yanic Konan Niederhauser are are all dealing with injuries as one week away from the season opener. On Tuesday, head coach Tyronn Lue mentioned […] The post Brandon Ingram, Max Strus, Bradley Beal get injury updates heading into Clippers preseason finale appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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