Clippers Get Brutal Injury News on Brandon Ingram After Kawhi Leonard Trade
The Clippers have received brutal injury news on Brandon Ingram after acquiring him in the blockbuster Kawhi Leonard trade.
The Toronto Raptors recently acquired Brandon Ingram from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Kawhi Leonard. However, this blockbuster deal has a significant drawback, as the transaction couldn't be finalized until the NBA concluded its investigation into Leonard's $28 million endorsement deal with Aspiration. The league eventually ruled against Leonard and the Clippers, imposing penalties on both parties.
Once the investigation was complete, the trade went through, and Leonard returned to Toronto, winning his first championship with the team in 2019. He then signed a two-year, $115 million extension with the Raptors.
Despite these developments, the Clippers are now facing a major setback with their new star. Ingram underwent right heel surgery in May, and it is now expected that he will miss the start of the 2026-27 season due to a partially torn Achilles. He is anticipated to be sidelined for approximately six months. This news comes as a blow to the Clippers, as Ingram was the focal point of the trade package they received for Leonard.
After waiting over two months for the deal to be approved, the Clippers may now have to wait even longer to see Ingram play.
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