Slater: Clippers knew of Ingram injury before May surgery

He is expected to miss start of season

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 35m1 min read

"We didn't [know], but the Clippers did. This is a surgery he had in May." @anthonyVslater says Brandon Ingram's injur Via @ESPNNBA on X

What happened: Anthony Slater said Los Angeles knew about Brandon Ingram's foot issue before his offseason procedure. Ingram underwent heel surgery in May, with doctors later finding a partially torn Achilles.

Why it matters: Los Angeles opens camp in Hawaii ahead of the 2026-27 season without its newly acquired wing. The absence shapes early rotation plans on the perimeter. Opening-night availability remains the near-term roster question.

What to watch: The Clippers hold their first Hawaii practice this week with Ingram doing light shooting and court work.

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@ESPNNBA 2026-09-30T21:58:45.895855+00:00

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