The Los Angeles Clippers are anxiously awaiting the debut of point guard Darius Garland, who the team acquired from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for James Harden. It was a shocking trade deadline move for the Clippers, who were playing some of the best basketball in the NBA before the trade.
Garland is currently out of the lineup due to injury, and recently, The Athletic's Law Murray gave the latest update on his potential return status.
"I've been told that LA Clippers point guard Darius Garland is practicing on a limited basis to manage his surgically repaired left toe. Garland will not play tomorrow vs. the Nuggets or Friday in Los Angeles. Status for Sunday vs. Magic to be determined," Murray, formerly of the X, told Twitter.
Murray then clarified that Garland "is week-to-week. Expected to play this season, but will likely debut in March. The Clippers want Garland to be fully recovered from the toe injury when he returns to play."
Injuries have been a major problem for Garland over the last few seasons with the Cavaliers, which many have attributed to the team not having fully hit its stride yet.
However, when he is on the floor, the 26-year-old is one of the better scoring point guards in the NBA, capable of creating his own offense and facilitating for others, having made two All-Star teams so far in his career.
The combination of Garland with the treasure trove of assets the Clippers got back from the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Ivica Zubac will give Los Angeles a solid set of building blocks moving forward, no matter what the future holds for Kawhi Leonard, who is currently playing some of the best basketball of his career.
The Clippers next play against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday evening.
