Jordan Miller was ruled out on the Sunday, Sept. 6 injury report with a shoulder issue after undergoing surgery to repair a torn left rotator cuff. He is set to be re-evaluated in six months, putting him on track to miss most of the Clippers' 2026-27 season.
What happened
Jordan Miller was listed out on the Sunday, Sept. 6 injury report with a shoulder issue. He had surgery last Wednesday to repair a torn left rotator cuff and will be re-evaluated in six months, according to Law Murray of The Athletic. Miller carried no previous status into this report. The expected return is listed as March 1, 2027, which would keep him sidelined for the bulk of the Clippers' 2026-27 season.
What it means for the Clippers
The Clippers open the season Oct. 4 at home against the Warriors, and Miller will not be available. Last season, in 2025-26, he averaged 10.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 22.1 minutes across 60 games. Without him, backcourt and wing minutes fall to James Harden (35.4 minutes, 25.4 points), Darius Garland (29.1 minutes, 19.9 points), Bennedict Mathurin (28.0 minutes, 17.4 points) and Kris Dunn (27.2 minutes, 7.3 points). The Clippers have not played a game yet this season, so there is no record with or without Miller to cite.
What to watch
Look for updates on Miller's status on future injury reports as the 2026-27 season approaches and unfolds. His expected return is set for around March 1, 2027, which would cover the season opener and a large stretch of games beyond it. Guard Bradley Beal is also on the report, listed day-to-day with a hip issue, another backcourt situation to track heading into October.
Is Jordan Miller playing vs Warriors?
No. Miller was ruled out on the Sept. 6 injury report after shoulder surgery, and the Warriors game is the Clippers' season opener on Oct. 4.
When will Jordan Miller be back?
He is expected to be re-evaluated about six months after his surgery, with a listed expected return date of March 1, 2027.