All-Star forward Brandon Ingram has a partially torn Achilles tendon, and that’s exactly why he won’t be suiting up for the Los Angeles Clippers when their season kicks off. Talk about a gut punch right out of the gate!
The Bad News Drops Hard at Media Day
The news came straight from the top, or at least the interim top. Trent Redden, the Clippers’ interim president of basketball operations, confirmed the devastating injury to reporters at media day on Monday. Redden kept it direct, saying, “He won’t be ready for the start of the season. We’ll reevaluate when we get there.” No sugar coating it, just the cold hard facts.
A Key Piece Missing for Opening Night
Ingram is an All-Star for a reason, you know? He’s a massive part of what the Clippers do. Remember, they snagged him in that huge trade that sent Kawhi Leonard over to the Toronto Raptors. Losing a talent like that, especially after he was such a centerpiece of that blockbuster deal, for the very start of the season? It’s a brutal blow to their lineup and any early momentum they hoped to build.
So yeah, the Clippers are already facing a tough road before they even tip off. All eyes are now on that reevaluation timeline. You know with an Achilles, even a partial tear, it’s a serious recovery. They’ll need him back if they want to make some noise, but it won’t be for game one.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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