The Clippers moved Brandon Ingram from day-to-day to out with a partially torn Achilles, and he will not be ready for the start of the season. He is set to miss the Oct. 4 opener against the Warriors, with the official report pointing to a Nov. 1 return.
What happened
The Clippers' official injury report moved Brandon Ingram from day-to-day to out on Monday, Sep 28 at 2:20 PM ET. The report lists an Achilles and leg issue. Ingram won't be ready for the start of the season due to a partially torn Achilles, per Joey Linn of SI.com. He had been day-to-day since Sep 14, when the report cited a heel and leg issue on his right side.
What it means for the Clippers
The Clippers open the season at home against the Warriors on Sunday, Oct 4 at 7:00 PM ET, and they will be without Ingram for it. Last season he averaged 21.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 33.8 minutes across 77 games. With him out, the minutes fall to a deeper rotation: James Harden at 35.4 minutes and 25.4 points, Kawhi Leonard at 32.1 minutes and 27.9 points, Ivica Zubac at 30.9 minutes and 14.4 points, Darius Garland at 29.1 minutes and 19.9 points, and Bennedict Mathurin at 28.0 minutes and 17.4 points. The Clippers have not played a regular-season game yet, so there is no record with or without him to cite.
What to watch
The Clippers will update Ingram's status on their next injury report as the season progresses. He is not expected back until Nov. 1, per the official report, which would keep him out for the season's opening weeks, including the Oct. 4 opener against the Warriors. Bradley Beal is also day-to-day with a knee issue, and Jordan Miller is out with a shoulder issue on the same report.
Is Brandon Ingram playing vs Warriors?
No. He is out with a partially torn Achilles and will miss the Oct. 4 opener against the Warriors.
When will Brandon Ingram be back?
The official injury report lists an expected return of Nov. 1, 2026.