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Clippers Guard Jordan Miller Faces 6-Month Recovery
27 Aug
Summary
- Jordan Miller had surgery for a torn left rotator cuff.
- He will be sidelined and reevaluated in six months.
- Miller experienced a breakout season last year.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Jordan Miller recently underwent surgery to repair a torn left rotator cuff. The injury occurred during an offseason workout, and Miller is expected to be sidelined for at least six months. His recovery timeline means he will be reevaluated in February.
This news is a significant blow for Miller, who was emerging as a key player for the Clippers. Last season, he played 60 games, a notable increase from his previous season, and averaged 10.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. He had worked his way up the depth chart since being a second-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
The Clippers organization is facing numerous challenges with player availability. In addition to Miller's injury, Bradley Beal's ability to start the season is uncertain following a season-ending injury in November. Rookie Yanic Konan Niederhäuser is also sidelined with an unspecified injury. Furthermore, Bennedict Mathurin departed the team after signing with the New Orleans Pelicans.
On a more positive note, the team has acquired Max Strus, who is expected to provide a valuable scoring option. Strus's arrival could help mitigate some of the offensive impact from the team's string of long-term injuries.
