Yanic Konan Niederhauser (LAC): Out

Yanic Konan Niederhauser, the Clippers' 14‑shirt center, has been sidelined for the rest of the 2025‑26 campaign after a Lisfranc injury required surgery on his right foot. In 41 games this season he contributed 4.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.3 assists while shooting 64.0 percent from the field, providing modest depth in the frontcourt.

The Clippers sit at 42‑40, ninth in the Western Conference and 16th in the power rankings, with a net rating of +1.1. Losing Niederhauser removes a backup big man who could have offered relief to the starters as the team pushes to improve its position in the final stretch. The club will likely lean more on its remaining frontcourt players and may need to adjust minutes to preserve health as it seeks to finish the season strongly. His projected return is November 1, 2026, giving the organization time to evaluate roster options for the next season.