LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers will be without guard Bennedict Mathurin for at least three games this week because of a right big toe issue, the team confirmed Tuesday. Mathurin is ruled out for both contests in New Orleans on Wednesday and Thursday, as well as Saturday’s matchup in Dallas. The rookie had appeared in 16 straight games since his Feb. 10 debut with the Clippers.
The ailment, officially listed as “right toe injury recovery,” has bothered Mathurin since early in the season. He previously missed 11 consecutive outings in October and November while with Indiana, when the injury was described as a toe sprain.
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Fellow guard Darius Garland is questionable for Wednesday’s first leg of a back-to-back due to left toe injury management. In better news for Los Angeles, forward Kawhi Leonard has been upgraded to questionable after sitting out Monday’s win over San Antonio with a left ankle sprain.
League-wide Injury Notes
Houston Rockets: Center Alperen Sengun has been removed from the injury report after missing two games with lower back pain, indicating he will be available Wednesday against the Lakers.
Miami Heat: One week after erupting for 83 points versus Washington, Bam Adebayo missed Tuesday’s road game in Charlotte because of right calf tightness. Head coach Erik Spoelstra said Adebayo had been playing through discomfort and would continue receiving “around-the-clock treatment.”
Minnesota Timberwolves: Inflammation in Anthony Edwards’ knee is not considered serious. The guard is resting to allow the swelling to subside, with the club prioritizing full health ahead of the playoffs, which begin in roughly one month.
Brooklyn Nets: Forward Michael Porter Jr. has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday’s contest against Oklahoma City after sitting out three games with a right ankle sprain.
Source: Hoops Rumors
