Clippers Reel from Beal's Season-Ending Injury, Struggle to Find Footing

As of November 14th, 2025, the Los Angeles Clippers are facing a major setback as they have been dealt a significant blow with the news that star player Bradley Beal has been ruled out for the entire season due to a fractured left hip. This comes as the team is already grappling with the absence of Kawhi Leonard, who has missed the last five games with a right ankle sprain and a foot sprain.

The Clippers' struggles have been compounded by the heavy workload on the shoulders of 36-year-old James Harden, who is averaging 34.4 minutes per game. Additionally, veteran point guard Chris Paul, who was reunited with the Clippers this offseason, has fallen out of the rotation completely.

The Clippers' woes were further exacerbated by their 130-116 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, where Nikola Jokić outscored the entire Clippers starting lineup by himself. The team now finds itself with a 3-8 record, their worst start in 15 years, and they are headed to Dallas to begin a seven-game road trip.

The Clippers had high hopes for the season, having made several offseason moves to address the issues that led to their playoff exit last year. However, the team's inability to stay healthy has derailed their plans, and they now face an uphill battle to get their season back on track.