Clippers Rule Out Darius Garland for Thunder Matchup

Los Angeles will be without multiple key players due to injuries in Wednesday's game.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 8:40pm

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The Los Angeles Clippers will be without several key players, including guard Darius Garland, for their Wednesday night matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Garland has been ruled out due to left toe injury management, while Isaiah Jackson, Bradley Beal, and Yanic Konan Niederhauser will also miss the game.

Why it matters

The Clippers are looking to pick up a key victory against the Western Conference-leading Thunder, but will have to do so without some of their top talent. Garland's absence will put more pressure on Kawhi Leonard to carry the offensive load, while other role players like Kris Dunn, Kobe Sanders, and Jordan Miller will need to step up in his absence.

The details

The Clippers have four players listed on their injury report for Wednesday's game. In addition to Garland, they have ruled out Isaiah Jackson (right ankle sprain), Bradley Beal (season-ending injury), and Yanic Konan Niederhauser (season-ending injury). With Garland sidelined, the Clippers will likely rely more on Kris Dunn, Kobe Sanders, and Jordan Miller in the backcourt, while also leaning heavily on Kawhi Leonard offensively.

  • The Clippers will host the Thunder on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00 p.m. ET.
  • Darius Garland has been ruled out due to left toe injury management.

The players

Darius Garland

A starting guard for the Los Angeles Clippers who has been ruled out of Wednesday's game against the Thunder due to a left toe injury.

Kawhi Leonard

The Clippers' star forward who will need to carry a heavy offensive load with Garland sidelined.

Kris Dunn

A Clippers guard who could see increased playing time with Garland out.

Isaiah Jackson

A Clippers forward who will miss his sixth straight game due to a right ankle sprain.

Bradley Beal

A Clippers player who has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to injury.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to win this game against the Thunder without some of our key players. It will take a total team effort.”

— Tyronn Lue, Head Coach, Los Angeles Clippers

What’s next

The Clippers will need to evaluate Garland's injury status and recovery timeline ahead of their next game. They will also hope to get some of their other injured players back soon to bolster their roster for the final stretch of the regular season.

The takeaway

The Clippers' depth will be tested as they take on the Thunder without Darius Garland and several other key contributors. Kawhi Leonard will need to step up, while role players like Dunn, Sanders, and Miller will have to make the most of their increased opportunities to help the team secure a crucial victory.