Kris Dunn was cleared Saturday, Oct. 17, lifting the day-to-day tag first applied Oct. 14. He is available when the Clippers open the season Wednesday against the Kings.
What happened
Kris Dunn was cleared by the Clippers on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 2:35 p.m. ET, lifting the day-to-day tag applied to him. The guard had been listed as day-to-day since Wednesday, Oct. 14, when he first appeared on the report with a rest-related issue. No further detail on the issue was given, and the report included no specific comment. The team has not announced an expected return timeline, since the clearance means Dunn is no longer considered a game-day risk.
What it means for the Clippers
The Clippers open the season Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 10:30 p.m. ET against the Kings, and Dunn's clearance means he is available for that game. Last season, Dunn averaged 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 27.2 minutes across 82 games. In his absence, the backcourt and wing load has leaned on James Harden (35.4 minutes, 25.4 points), Kawhi Leonard (32.1 minutes, 27.9 points) and Darius Garland (29.1 minutes, 19.9 points), with Ivica Zubac (30.9 minutes, 14.4 points) anchoring the frontcourt. The Clippers are 0-0, since the 2026-27 season has not started.
What to watch
The Clippers have not announced an expected return date tied to Dunn beyond Saturday's clearance, since he is no longer listed as day-to-day. Watch the next injury report for any change in status ahead of the opener against the Kings on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Beyond that game, the early schedule will show how big a role Dunn holds in the rotation.
Is Kris Dunn playing vs Kings?
He is not listed with an injury after being cleared Saturday, Oct. 17, so he is available for the Clippers' season opener against the Kings on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
When will Kris Dunn be back?
He is already cleared. The day-to-day tag first applied Oct. 14 was lifted Saturday, Oct. 17, and no return date is needed since he is not out.