Brandon Ingram
LA Clippers · Forward · 6′8″ 190 lb · age 29 · Duke · 11th season
Season averages appear after his first game (Wed, Oct 28).
Availability
Next game Wed, Oct 28 vs LAL. The injury report for it appears the day before.
Recent changes
- Sep 28AvailabilityOut
What's being said
35 items · 8 sources this season- X Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) · Report ·
Injuries 10/25 LAL: Adou Thiero - Out Cameron Carr - Out UTA: Jusuf Nurkic - Out IND: Aaron Nesmith - Probable Ben Sheppard - Out Johnny Furphy - Out TJ McConnell - Out BKN: Yet to submit LAC: Bradley Beal - Out Brandon Ingram - Out Jordan Miller - Out Max Strus - Out Yanic
- Podcast Locked On Clippers · 3 points ·
- Darian Vaziri: Brandon Ingram did not play against the Lakers. No reason was given. at 3:21
- Darian Vaziri: Host's reading of Lue's comments: the team is built to push pace, and Kris Dunn and Isaiah Jackson start so the defense can get stops and easier transition baskets without Ingram. at 38:41
- Darian Vaziri: The host says the Lakers have two stars to the Clippers' one, which he calls the main reason they lost. With Ingram back, the Clippers would have two star-caliber players. at 22:55
“How Turnovers Killed The LA Clippers Against The Lakers” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Lakers host · Relayed report · around the league
About the opponent: Clippers forward Brandon Ingram is hurt and other Clippers are injured to start the season.
“Could Collin Sexton's Return Mean a Starting Lineup Change? Plus Is a 6-0 Start Coming for Lakers?” at 30:21 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Raptors host · Analysis · around the league
The host believes Quickley was unfairly blamed last year for a slow offense that waited on Brandon Ingram. He thinks the new offense lets Quickley play faster.
“Toronto Raptors defense looks absolutely monstrous; offense leaves meat on the bone in Bulls beatdown” at 22:13 · listen ↗
- Podcast The Mismatch host · Report · around the league
Toronto traded Brandon Ingram for Kawhi Leonard. One host has the Raptors in the play-in at 7, and doubts Kawhi will play 78 games.
“Gearing Up for the Best Regular Season Ever” at 43:15 · listen ↗
also reported by Locked On Clippers host
- Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Relayed report · around the league
At media day it came out that Brandon Ingram has a partially torn Achilles. Dan says Ingram and Strus are two starters the Clippers are missing.
“1 Big Question For Every NBA Teams In The Western Conference” at 19:53 · listen ↗
- X Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) · Report ·
Clippers injury report vs. Thunder remains the same. The following are OUT: Bradley Beal - Right Knee Injury Management Brandon Ingram - Right Heel Surgery Jordan Miller - Left Rotator Cuff Surgery Yanic Konan Niederhäuser- Right Lisfranc Surgery Max Strus - Right Plantar
also reported by Locked On Clippers host
- Podcast Locked On Clippers · 4 points ·
- The host implied Brandon Ingram is not yet on the floor and said getting him back would help. No injury detail was given. at 17:34
- Host analysis: getting Brandon Ingram back could create more of an issue in working out the rotations. at 17:40
- listener 'navs the carp' (reported): Listener comment read on air: the team is solid considering it does not have Brandon Ingram or Yanic Konan Niederhauser. The host agreed. name not confirmed at 20:02
- Host prediction: once Brandon Ingram is healthy and Bradley Beal is back, the team could potentially be a playoff team, maybe through the play-in. at 20:31
“CLIPPERS POSTCAST: Tough back and forth battle with the Lakers, until it wasn't with 26 turnovers!” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Clippers host · Report ·
Brandon Ingram is described as dealing with a partial tear of the Achilles and a heel injury. When he will be back is a big question mark.
“CLIPPERS POSTCAST: Big win in Home opener vs The Kings” at 4:20 · listen ↗
- X Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) · Report ·
Yanic Konan Niederhauser, Max Strus, and Brandon Ingram are making progress in their recoveries, but won’t play this week for the Clippers and won’t make trip to OKC. Bradley Beal is going through the process to control inflammation in his knee.
- Podcast Locked On Raptors · 2 points ·
- Kawhi Leonard is on the team in place of Brandon Ingram after what is called 'the kawaii trade'. at 6:14
- Last season the offense was worse with Ingram on the floor. Lineups with Quickley, Barnes and RJ Barrett on the floor were 'gangbusters'. at 7:07
“Our most daring & audacious Toronto Raptors predictions ahead of the 2026-27 season w/ Joseph Casciaro” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Clippers · 2 points ·
- The host calls Brandon Ingram a rebounding downgrade from Kawhi Leonard, which implies Ingram now fills the small forward role Leonard held. No transaction details were given. at 5:47
- News learned at Media Day: Brandon Ingram will be out until probably early December. The cause was not stated. at 14:13
“Biggest Takeaways From LA Clippers Preseason” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Clippers · 2 points ·
- The host refers to the team being without Brandon Ingram to create half-court shots. He also calls Ingram unreliable health-wise. at 5:57
- The host argues the team needs to play faster and get transition shots off misses, because he doesn't think they'll be very good defensively and expects half-court offense to be a struggle at times, especially without Brandon Ingram. at 5:39
“Why Isaiah Jackson Being Named Starting Center Is The RIGHT Choice” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Clippers · 2 points ·
- Host's list of standard contracts: Darius Garland, Brandon Ingram, Max Strus, Rui Hachimura, Derrick Jones Jr., Keaton Wagler, Brook Lopez, Gradey Dick, Isaiah Jackson, Bradley Beal, Kris Dunn, Jordan Miller, Yanic Konan Niederhauser, Kobe Sanders, Baba Miller and Blake Wesley. That makes 16, and the host says the team will have to figure out what to do. name not confirmed at 30:52
- Host's analysis: without elite isolation scorers, half-court points will be hard to come by. The team needs to lean into transition and ball movement. Until Ingram returns, Garland is the only high-level shot creator. at 20:55
“How The LA Clippers Rookies IMPRESSED In The Preseason Finale” · listen ↗
- Podcast Sean Woodley, Locked On Raptors · Analysis · around the league
Sean says that last year, lineups with Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes, or two of them, without Brandon Ingram scored very well.
“Are the Toronto Raptors more likely to be the 1-seed or the 8-seed in the East? | What's More Likely?! w/ Tril” at 7:35 · listen ↗
- Podcast Sean Woodley, Locked On Raptors · Analysis · around the league
Host analysis: Kawhi Leonard fits cleanly in a Darko Rajakovic offense because he decides fast. The host contrasts this with Brandon Ingram, who he says took his time getting to his stuff.
“Kawhi Leonard cooks in Raptors preseason debut | Will he be off-ball more than ever this year?” at 5:24 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Clippers host · Report · wording unclear in audio
Neither Brandon Ingram nor Kawhi Leonard played. The host says Kawhi has no injury as far as he knows, and assumes, as speculation, that he won't play in the preseason.
“How The LA Clippers BIGGEST FLAW Was Exposed Against The Toronto Raptors” at 12:25 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Bucks host · Relayed report · around the league
Context for the Clippers: the host says Brandon Ingram will miss what sounds like a decent chunk of the season (not a Bucks player).
“LOOPHOLE: Milwaukee Bucks Face NBA Tanking Rules Shakeup—Will Lottery Reform TRANSFORM Strategy?” at 4:21 · listen ↗
also reported by Darian Vaziri, Locked On Clippers
- Podcast Locked On Clippers · 5 points ·
- Locked On top 100 list (reported): On Locked On's top 100 list, Darius Garland is No. 62 and Brandon Ingram is No. 90, so the Clippers have no top-60 player on that list. at 4:00
- Darian Vaziri: The host's re-ranking moves Ingram up to about 49th. He concludes the Clippers have two top-50 players but no top-30 player, and admits he is higher on Ingram than most. at 33:04
- Darian Vaziri: The host says Ingram was injured in the playoffs and had to get surgery, and that this is why he played poorly in the playoffs. at 28:19
- Darian Vaziri: The host says Ingram shot 38% from three on five attempts last season and was an All-Star last year. at 28:14
- Darian Vaziri: The host says Ingram has always been the No. 1 or co-No. 1 option, has never really been tested as a second scorer, and won't play next to a clearly better scorer on this Clippers team. at 30:55
“The LA Clippers DO NOT Have A Top 60 Player” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Clippers · 2 points ·
- Darian Vaziri: The host lists injuries to Brandon Ingram, Max Strus, Bradley Beal, Jordan Miller and Yanic Konan Niederhauser. He says these injuries hurt fan optimism going into the season. at 25:33
- Darian Vaziri: The host says that without Brandon Ingram, Rui has to be the go-to guy next to Garland and the second-leading scorer. Earlier in the episode he had projected Rui third, behind Garland and Ingram. at 22:39
“Why Rui Hachimura Is Set For A CAREER Year” · listen ↗
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
Out, achilles surgery, return est. Nov 8
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Game log
● = started2025-26 season (last season) · 82 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29 | @CLE L | 11 min | 1 pt | 1 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 26 | CLE W | 36 min | 23 pts | 6 reb | 0 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 23 | CLE W | 29 min | 12 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 20 | @CLE L | 36 min | 7 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 18 | @CLE L | 36 min | 17 pts | 2 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 12 | BKN W | 32 min | 25 pts | 9 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 10 | @NYK L | 35 min | 16 pts | 4 reb | 6 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 9 | MIA W | 37 min | 38 pts | 7 reb | 7 ast | 2 3PM |
| Apr 7 | MIA W | 29 min | 23 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 5 | @BOS L | 34 min | 15 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 3 | @MEM W | 26 min | 17 pts | 7 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 31 | @DET L | 31 min | 22 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 27 | NOP W | 31 min | 13 pts | 6 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 25 | @LAC L | 36 min | 18 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 22 | @PHX L | 27 min | 6 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 20 | @DEN L | 36 min | 19 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 18 | @CHI W | 29 min | 18 pts | 5 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 15 | DET W | 39 min | 34 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 4 3PM |
| Mar 13 | PHX W | 39 min | 36 pts | 7 reb | 3 ast | 5 3PM |
| Mar 11 | @NOP L | 38 min | 22 pts | 6 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 10 | @HOU L | 36 min | 9 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 8 | DAL W | 31 min | 11 pts | 6 reb | 6 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 5 | @MIN L | 30 min | 14 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 3 | NYK L | 37 min | 31 pts | 2 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 28 | @WAS W | 34 min | 24 pts | 5 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 25 | SAS L | 37 min | 20 pts | 11 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 24 | OKC L | 35 min | 15 pts | 6 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 22 | @MIL W | 31 min | 22 pts | 2 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 19 | @CHI W | 36 min | 31 pts | 8 reb | 6 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 11 | DET L | 32 min | 13 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 8 | IND W | 26 min | 13 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 5 | CHI W | 35 min | 33 pts | 6 reb | 6 ast | 5 3PM |
| Feb 4 | MIN L | 35 min | 25 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 1 | UTA W | 35 min | 19 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 30 | @ORL L | 35 min | 35 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 4 3PM |
| Jan 28 | NYK L | 34 min | 27 pts | 6 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 25 | @OKC W | 36 min | 13 pts | 5 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 23 | @POR W | 35 min | 20 pts | 7 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 21 | @SAC W | 35 min | 23 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 20 | @GSW W | 36 min | 22 pts | 4 reb | 5 ast | 4 3PM |
| Jan 18 | @LAL L | 34 min | 19 pts | 6 reb | 7 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 16 | LAC L | 41 min | 19 pts | 6 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 14 | @IND W | 36 min | 30 pts | 7 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 12 | PHI L | 34 min | 17 pts | 10 reb | 7 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 7 | @CHA W | 11 min | 6 pts | 0 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 5 | ATL W | 35 min | 19 pts | 9 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 3 | ATL W | 34 min | 29 pts | 9 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 31 | DEN L | 36 min | 30 pts | 8 reb | 1 ast | 5 3PM |
| Dec 29 | ORL W | 34 min | 17 pts | 9 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 28 | GSW W | 39 min | 26 pts | 4 reb | 6 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 26 | @WAS L | 33 min | 29 pts | 6 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 23 | @MIA W | 29 min | 12 pts | 6 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 21 | @BKN L | 33 min | 19 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Dec 20 | BOS L | 35 min | 24 pts | 4 reb | 7 ast | 3 3PM |
| Dec 18 | @MIL W | 35 min | 29 pts | 8 reb | 3 ast | 4 3PM |
| Dec 15 | @MIA W | 38 min | 28 pts | 5 reb | 5 ast | 5 3PM |
| Dec 9 | NYK L | 39 min | 31 pts | 6 reb | 6 ast | 3 3PM |
| Dec 7 | BOS L | 35 min | 30 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 4 3PM |
| Dec 5 | CHA L | 29 min | 7 pts | 9 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 4 | LAL L | 36 min | 20 pts | 7 reb | 7 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 2 | POR W | 35 min | 21 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 30 | @NYK L | 32 min | 14 pts | 1 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 29 | @CHA L | 40 min | 22 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 26 | IND W | 38 min | 26 pts | 8 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 24 | CLE W | 37 min | 37 pts | 7 reb | 2 ast | 5 3PM |
| Nov 23 | BKN W | 36 min | 14 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 21 | WAS W | 30 min | 24 pts | 8 reb | 6 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 19 | @PHI W | 31 min | 22 pts | 0 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 17 | CHA W | 37 min | 27 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 15 | @IND W | 30 min | 19 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 13 | @CLE W | 35 min | 11 pts | 5 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 11 | @BKN W | 33 min | 25 pts | 5 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 8 | @PHI L | 37 min | 21 pts | 8 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 7 | @ATL W | 35 min | 20 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 4 | MIL W | 31 min | 13 pts | 8 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 2 | MEM W | 33 min | 26 pts | 7 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 31 | @CLE W | 35 min | 20 pts | 8 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 29 | HOU L | 33 min | 29 pts | 2 reb | 4 ast | 5 3PM |
| Oct 27 | @SAS L | 32 min | 14 pts | 3 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 26 | @DAL L | 32 min | 22 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Oct 24 | MIL L | 37 min | 29 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Oct 22 | @ATL W | 27 min | 16 pts | 9 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
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