Darius Garland’s injury update hints at a return in March
The The Los Angeles Clippers are eagerly awaiting team debut point guard Darius Garlandwhom the team received from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for James Harden. It was a shocking move at the trade deadline for the Clippers, who had some of the best basketball in the NBA before the trade.
Garland is currently out of the squad due to injury, and recently Athletic’s Lou Murray has given latest update about his possible return status.
“I’m told LA Clippers point guard Darius Garland is practicing on a limited basis to manage his surgically repaired left toe. Garland will not play tomorrow against the Nuggets or Friday at Los Angeles. Status for Sunday against the Magic to be determined,” Murray reported on X, formerly Twitter.
Murray then clarified that Garland is “week-to-week. He is expected to play this season, but his debut will likely be in March. The Clippers want Garland to be fully recovered from his toe injury when he returns.”
Injuries have been a major problem for Garland over the past few seasons with the Cavaliers, which many blame for the team not being fully on board yet.
However, when he’s on the floor, the 26-year-old is one of the best scorers in the NBA, capable of creating his own offense and facilitating others, having already made two All-Star teams so far in his career.
The combination of Garland, combined with the treasure trove of assets the Clippers received from the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Ivica Zubac, will give Los Angeles a solid set of building blocks moving forward, regardless of what the future holds for Kawhi Leonard, who is currently playing some of the best basketball of his career.
The Clippers will next take the floor Thursday night against the Denver Nuggets.
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