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Clippers Push Back Darius Garland Debut as Toe Recovery Continues

The Clippers will wait for full recovery, with a March debut viewed as likely.

Overview

  • Darius Garland is practicing on a limited basis as he manages a surgically repaired left great toe.
  • He will miss the next two games, including Thursday vs. the Nuggets and Friday in Los Angeles, with his Sunday status at Orlando to be determined.
  • The team lists him as week-to-week and has declined to set an official return date until he is fully over the injury.
  • Garland has been out since January 14 with toe issues and arrived from Cleveland in the trade that sent James Harden to the Cavaliers.
  • Los Angeles is 26-28 with a buffer for the final Play-In spot, viewing Garland as a key piece for the future while pursuing the postseason.