Brandon Ingram will miss the opening stretch of the 2026-27 season after undergoing surgery on his right heel and a partially torn Achilles tendon, delaying the Clippers forward’s debut following the Kawhi Leonard trade.
Ingram’s recovery timeline
- Ingram arrived as a major piece of the Clippers’ return in the deal that sent Leonard out.
- He underwent an operation to treat a right-heel issue along with a partial Achilles tear.
- The Clippers will begin the 2026-27 campaign without him available in the rotation.
The absence removes one of Los Angeles’ most important new scoring options before training camp can turn into a settled opening-night group. Ingram’s return date has not been specified.
