Kobe Brown News, Rumors, Updates - Indiana Pacers

Set to play in preseason opener Brown (ankle) is in line to play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Guangzhou Loong Lions, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact Brown missed the end of the Las Vegas Summer League due to bone bruise in his ankle, but he's recovered from the issue and is expected to be available Thursday. The 2023 first-rounder is likely to open the regular season buried on the Clippers' depth chart, and he'll be competing with Nicolas Batum and Derrick Jones for reserve minutes.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

It's not even training camp but Clippers first round pick is already on thin ice Kobe Brown has a good bit of work ahead of him as the Los Angeles Clippers begin their new season in a few short weeks.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

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AUGUST 11, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Won't play in SL finale Brown (ankle) is out for Sunday's Summer League game against the Grizzlies, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brown will not be able to suit up for a fourth straight game due to a right ankle bruise he sustained in the team's first game at Summer League. The severity of the injury remains unclear at this point, but there have been no developments suggesting he is in jeopardy of missing any time to begin the regular season.

JULY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Denver Brown (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's Summer League game against the Nuggets, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Brown suffered a right ankle contusion July 11 against the Rockets and has been sidelined due to the injury ever since. The Missouri product played in 40 regular-season games last season, averaging 1.9 points and 1.6 rebounds per game, shooting 45.8 percent from the field.

JULY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Monday Brown (ankle) is out for Monday's Summer League game against the Lakers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brown exited Friday's game against the Rockets early with a right ankle bruise and will now be sidelined for a second straight contest as he continues to recover. His next chance to return will be Thursday against the Nuggets.

JULY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Brown (ankle) is out for Sunday's Summer League game against the Bucks, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brown exited Friday's Summer League game against the Rockets due to a bruise on his right ankle, which will now hold him out for Sunday's contest. The Clippers also play Monday against the Lakers, so Brown is in jeopardy of missing multiple games.

JULY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Friday Brown (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brown is dealing with a bruise on his right ankle, which will keep him out for the rest of Friday's game. He logged 20 minutes before being ruled out, finishing with 14 points, four rebounds, four assists and two steals. The next chance Brown will have to get back on the floor will be Sunday against the Bucks.

JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 13 points in blowout loss Brown notched 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 FT) and three assists across eight minutes during Saturday's 120-101 loss to the Nuggets in Game 7 of the first round of the Western Conference...

Impact Brown finished as the Clippers' second leading scorer while making the most of his limited minutes during garbage time of the blowout loss. The 25-year-old made only three appearances in the club's first-round series loss to Denver, averaging 5.3 points and 1.3 assists across 5.0 minutes per game. Brown has two years remaining on his contract, including a team option for the 2026-27 season. The second-year forward appeared in 40 regular-season games during the 2024-25 campaign, finishing with averages of 1.9 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.6 assists across 6.8 minutes per game.

MAY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets light run in Sunday's loss Brown played five minutes in Sunday's 108-102 loss to the Lakers, finishing with zero points (0-1 FG) and one rebound.

Impact Back with the parent club after a brief stint with the G League's San Diego Clippers, Brown surprisingly entered the rotation with Derrick Jones (groin) sitting out and with Norman Powell (hamstring) exiting early. Both Jones and Powell appear in danger of missing the Clippers' next game Tuesday in Phoenix, but even if that's the case, Brown likely won't see his role grow substantially.

MARCH 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Crashes glass in loss Brown had four points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 117-113 overtime loss to the Celtics.

Impact Brown played a season-high 38 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Celtics and put in the work on the glass. He finished the game with a career-high 11 rebounds for the Clippers against the defending NBA champions.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins parent club The Clippers recalled Brown from the G League's San Diego Clippers on Thursday.

Impact Brown will return to the NBA club after a brief stint in the G League. In his 11 appearances for LA this season, Brown has averaged 3.3 points and 2.4 rebounds in 7.6 minutes.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to parent club Saturday The Clippers recalled Brown from the G League's San Diego Clippers on Saturday.

Impact Brown joined the G League's San Diego Clippers for Friday's 105-89 win over the Texas Legends, during which he recorded 22 points (8-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and a steal across 35 minutes. The 25-year-old has received little playing time at the NBA level, and he has averaged 3.3 points and 2.5 rebounds in 7.6 minutes per contest over 11 regular-season appearances.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to G League The Clippers assigned Brown to the G League's San Diego Clippers on Thursday.

Impact Brown has been an inconsistent part of Los Angeles' rotation this season, averaging 3.3 points and 2.5 rebounds in 7.6 minutes across 11 NBA appearances. However, the 24-year-old forward should receive increased playing time while in the G League.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes garbage-time return Brown (back) played the final 12 minutes of Tuesday's 122-86 loss to the Spurs and finished with five points (2-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and one rebound.

Impact Brown made his first appearance since Nov. 25, after he had been sidelined for more than a month due to back injury management. The second-year forward likely won't be featured in head coach Tyronn Lue's rotation on a regular basis now that he's healthy again. The 12 minutes Brown played Tuesday represented his second-highest total of the season, and he didn't check into the game until the start of the fourth quarter, when the Clippers were trailing by 28 points.

JANUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins parent club The Clippers recalled Brown from the G League's San Diego Clippers on Sunday.

Impact Brown hasn't appeared in an NBA game since Nov. 25 due to a back injury, but he's not on the Clippers' injury report for Monday's matchup with the Pelicans and looks like he'll be an available option off the bench.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Appears past back injury Brown (back) is not listed on the Clippers' injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Pelicans, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Impact Brown hasn't appeared in an NBA game since Nov. 25 due to a back injury, but it appears he could be available for Monday's game. He's currently in the G League with the San Diego Clippers for Sunday's game against the Memphis Hustle.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Friday Brown (back) won't play Friday against Golden State, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Impact Brown hasn't seen the court since Nov. 25 due to a back injury. His next opportunity to suit up will arrive Monday in New Orleans.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Monday Brown (back) is out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Brown will miss an 11th consecutive game due to a back injury. His next opportunity to suit up comes Friday against the Warriors.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Brown (back) is out for Saturday's game versus the Mavericks, Janis Carr of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Brown hasn't played since Nov. 25 and will remain sidelined Saturday due to a back injury. The 24-year-old forward's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Memphis.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Dallas Brown (back) is out for Thursday's game against the Mavericks, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Brown continues to work his way back from a back injury, and while he's been taking part in shooting drills in recent days, he's not ready to return yet. He's not expected to make much of an impact once he's deemed available, though. Brown is averaging just 6.7 minutes per game across seven bench outings in 2024-25.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shooting at practice Brown (back) was on-court for shooting drills during Wednesday's practice, although no other activity was mentioned, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Impact Brown remains one week away from his estimated re-evaluation while dealing with a herniated disc in his back. Given the complexity of back injuries, his activity is a good sign, but it adds little detail to his recovery timeline.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with herniated disc Brown (back) has a herniated disc and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Impact Brown has been sidelined since Nov. 25 due to back soreness, and a formal diagnosis of a herniated disc complicates his timeline. Brown's return could be dictated by how his body responds to rest and rehabilitation. The second-year forward has logged just 47 minutes across seven appearances thus far, so the Clippers' current rotation will carry on.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Wednesday Brown (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Brown will miss his fifth consecutive game due to back soreness. His next opportunity to take the court come Sunday against Houston, marking an opportunity for additional recovery time.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday vs. Portland Brown (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Brown will be sidelined for a fourth straight game due to back soreness, and his next chance to play will be Wednesday against the Timberwolves. Mo Bamba will continue to serve as the Clippers' backup center to Ivica Zubac due to Brown's injury.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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