Brandon Ingram News, Rumors, Updates - LA Clippers

Clippers' Brandon Ingram out: Heel surgery, Achilles tear All-Star forward Brandon Ingram, acquired in trade with Toronto has no timetable established for his LA Clippers debut.

50 MINS AGO • NBA.COM

Clippers Starting Lineup & Depth Chart After Media Day Reveals New Injuries How do injuries to Bradley Beal and Brandon Ingram impact LA's rotation to start the season?

2 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

A franchise in limbo: The Los Angeles Clippers face life after a Steve Ballmer ban and 5 lost picks

The Los Angeles Clippers are committed to moving forward from major penalties by the NBA for violating salary cap rules involving Kawhi Leonard

4 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Brandon Ingram's Clippers debut on hold after heel surgery and a partial Achilles tear

Brandon Ingram's debut with the Los Angeles Clippers is being delayed as he recovers from surgery for a right heel injury and partially torn Achilles tendon

4 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Brandon Ingram's brutal injury news shows how desperate Clippers were to trade Kawhi Brandon Ingram’s brutal injury update ultimately shows how desperate the LA Clippers were to finally move on from Kawhi Leonard.

4 HOURS AGO • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Brandon Ingram injury will delay his Clippers debut after Kawhi Leonard trade Brandon Ingram, acquired by the Raptors in the Kawhi Leonard trade, won't be ready for the season opener after a partially torn Achilles ten...

4 HOURS AGO • USATODAY.COM

To miss start of season Ingram won't be ready for the start of the season due to a partially torn Achilles, per Joey Linn of SI.com.

Impact The Clippers learned about the injury this summer, though it's unclear exactly how far along Ingram is in his recovery. The star forward's timeline for a return is unclear, clouding his fantasy outlook in the meantime. Darius Garland should take on all the usage he can handle in Ingram's stead, while Kris Dunn and Max Strus could have additional streaming appeal early in the year.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

ESPN's Top 100 player rankings expose major Brandon Ingram flaw Brandon Ingram has a major flaw in his game, and following his top-100 ranking, ESPN exposed it to the world.

4 DAYS AGO • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Had offseason heel surgery Ingram had surgery on his foot/heel during the offseason, ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported Tuesday.

Impact "We're going to hear at Media Day where he's at with his heel," Windhorst added. This update is certainly ominous, and there's been no mention of this by the Clippers. Fantasy managers will want to monitor this closely in case it impacts his availability for Opening Night.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Ingram news only further benefits Thunder in the long run The recent Brandon Ingram report only strengthens the idea that the OKC Thunder could greatly benefit from their 2027 pick-swap with the Cli...

6 DAYS AGO • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Kawhi Leonard Explains Reason for Raptors Return The Toronto Raptors acquired Kawhi Leonard in a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and multiple draft picks...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

The key to Brandon Ingram's success as a Clipper is actually quite simple Unlike a lot of stars around the league, the key to Brandon Ingram’s success with the LA Clippers is extremely simple.

SEPTEMBER 20 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Clippers will quickly learn how bad Brandon Ingram's trade value is In today's NBA, Brandon Ingram isn't going to have great trade value for the LA Clippers.

SEPTEMBER 16 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Anonymous NBA Scout Not Sold on Clippers' New Era With Darius Garland, Brandon Ingram: 'Just Not a Big Fan' What will the Clippers look like this season after a historic punishment for cap circumvention? An anonymous NBA scout breaks it down to SI.

SEPTEMBER 16 • SI.COM

Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto is official as Raptors and Clippers complete long-awaited deal

Kawhi Leonard is heading back to the Toronto Raptors after all

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Trade to Clippers completed The Clippers and Raptors both agreed Monday to finalize the trade sending Leonard to Toronto for Brandon Ingram (heel), Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, one first-ro...

Impact The deal, which was agreed in principle June 30, was held up over two months due to the league's investigation involving salary-cap circumvention by Leonard and the Clippers. Ingram underwent surgery in early May to address ongoing right heel pain, so his health will be worth monitoring when he reports to Los Angeles training camp later in September.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Clippers should begin exploring this Brandon Ingram trade idea once he arrives As soon as Brandon Ingram arrives in LA as expected, the LA Clippers’ front office should begin exploring this trade idea.

SEPTEMBER 11 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

NBA rumors: Sabonis still wants out of Sacramento, Clippers keeping Brandon Ingram Big offseason trades might not be finishe yet, but the Clippers say they're done.

SEPTEMBER 10 • FANSIDED.COM

Brandon Ingram's Clippers future appears more promising amid Kawhi Leonard trade buzz Brandon Ingram’s future with the Clippers looks secure amid rising Kawhi Leonard trade buzz, with sources saying there are no immediate plan...

SEPTEMBER 9 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Masai Ujiri could add new twist to Raptors–Clippers Kawhi Leonard trade complexities Masai Ujiri could add a new layer to the Kawhi Leonard trade saga, with potential moves in the fallout involving Brandon Ingram and the Mave...

SEPTEMBER 4 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Brandon Ingram still faces uncertain future if Raptors finalize Kawhi Leonard trade Brandon Ingram could be on the move again once the Raptors send him to the Clippers.

SEPTEMBER 4 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Completion of the NBA's investigation of the Clippers could facilitate Leonard trade to the Raptors

Kawhi Leonard’s return to the Toronto Raptors could be back on now that there’s a resolution to the NBA’s investigation into salary cap circumvention rules during the seven-time Al...

SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Trade expected to become official soon The NBA has concluded its salary cap circumvention investigations into Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers, and the trade sending Ingram (heel) to Los Angeles is expected to be finalize...

Impact Among other punishments, the Clippers were stripped of five first-round picks Wednesday. Additionally, Leonard was fined $700,000 in restitution for improper benefits. However, now that the findings and penalties have been announced, Ingram is expected to officially be traded to the Clippers after averaging 21.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 combined steals-plus-blocks in 33.8 minutes per game across 77 regular-season appearances with the Raptors in 2025-26. He underwent surgery in early May to address ongoing right heel pain, though the issue isn't currently expected to linger into the 2026-27 campaign. The Clippers are set to acquire Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, two second-round picks and a first-round pick swap in exchange for Leonard.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Ingram will have to prove himself to the Clippers if the trade goes through If the trade goes through, as soon as he arrives to LA, Brandon Ingram will have to prove himself to the Clippers’ organization.

AUGUST 21 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Brandon Ingram's poor playoff run with Raptors doesn't look as bad in hindsight In a way, Brandon Ingram’s playoff struggles set the stage for Scottie Barnes to reach the next level.

JULY 26 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

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A franchise in limbo: The Los Angeles Clippers face life after a Steve Ballmer ban and 5 lost picks

Brandon Ingram's Clippers debut on hold after heel surgery and a partial Achilles tear

Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto is official as Raptors and Clippers complete long-awaited deal

Completion of the NBA's investigation of the Clippers could facilitate Leonard trade to the Raptors