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Clippers’ Brandon Ingram to Miss 2026-27 Season Start

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 10:37 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The Los Angeles Clippers announced forward Brandon Ingram will miss the 2026-27 season start because of a partially torn Achilles.
He underwent right-heel surgery in May, during which doctors discovered the Achilles tear.
Recovery is expected to take about six months, possibly returning him in late October or November.
With Ingram and other injured players, the Clippers lack key contributors for opening night.

History

Historical Context

After Kobe Bryant tore his Achilles on April 12 2013, the Lakers finished 45-37 and were swept in the first round, illustrating how losing a star can derail a “superteam” built around Dwight Howard and Steve Nash. The Clippers now face a similar disruption, with Brandon Ingram’s six-month Achilles rehab threatening their 2026-27 opening-night roster.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Clippers announced forward Brandon Ingram will miss the 2026-27 season start because of a partially torn Achilles.
He underwent right-heel surgery in May, during which doctors discovered the Achilles tear.
Recovery is expected to take about six months, possibly returning him in late October or November.
With Ingram and other injured players, the Clippers lack key contributors for opening night.

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