Clippers confirm Brandon Ingram will miss start of season

Brandon Ingram, the Los Angeles Clippers’ forward who wears jersey #3, has been ruled out at the start of the season after undergoing Achilles surgery. The injury report lists him as Out – Not Specified, with an expected return date of November 1, 2026. Ingram averaged 21.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists over 77 games this season, shooting 47.7% from the field.

The Clippers sit at 42–40, ninth in the Western Conference and 16th in the power rankings, with a net rating of +1.1. They are coming off a one‑game winning streak and have gone 6‑4 in their last ten contests. Without Ingram, the team will need to rely on other contributors to maintain its position in the playoff race as the season gets underway.