Darius Garland’s Return to the Court
After a lengthy stint on the sidelines due to ongoing toe troubles, Darius Garland is poised to step onto the court for the Los Angeles Clippers. Garland, who was traded to the Clippers in exchange for James Harden, has been absent since January 14.
Injury Background
His issues with toe injuries began during the previous playoffs and have hindered his performance this season; he has only participated in 26 games while with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Upcoming Game and Performance
The anticipated return to play is set for Monday when the Clippers face off against the Golden State Warriors, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Currently, Garland has been managing a sprain in his right big toe, alongside complications related to his left toe. In the limited games he played this season, he managed to average 18 points along with 6.9 assists, showing promise despite shooting at a 36% rate from beyond the arc.
Clippers’ Expectations
The Clippers are eager for Garland to regain his health and recapture the form he displayed in the 2025 All-Star season, where he averaged 20.6 points and 6.5 assists while propelling his team to the top of the league in offensive ranking. However, it is confirmed that he will miss Sunday’s match against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Other Injury Updates
On another note, Clippers’ star player Kawhi Leonard has been cleared of injury concerns following a brief absence from the previous game against Minnesota due to an ankle tweak.
