LOS ANGELES — A specific caveat has been applied to every projection for the Clippers' upcoming season: whether they can stay healthy. A member of their new-look starting lineup has already suffered an injury, before the regular season begins Wednesday at home against Portland. Days after he was announced as the Clippers' fifth starter, Terance Mann will miss the season opener after spraining an ankle Monday during practice, the team said. He hurt the ankle while contesting a shot and landing on a teammate's foot, coach Tyronn Lue said. The Clippers started Mann in the first preseason game.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 24, 2023 21:07 UTC