Nov 8, 2026 6:11 PM

Who is out for the Los Angeles Clippers against the New Orleans Pelicans?

The Los Angeles Clippers are still searching for their second win of the season as they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. The game begins at 9 PM ET and will air on Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and ClippersVision.

The Clippers have lost seven straight after winning their first game of the season. They fell in overtime to the Miami Heat, 117-116, on a game-winning shot by Klay Thompson in their last game. At 1-7 on the year, they are 13th in the West. This game will conclude a three-game homestand.

The Pelicans saw their four-game win streak snapped in their last contest, losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 115-109. The Pelicans are 4-5 on the season, 11th in the West. After two games at home, they now hit the road for two games.

This is the first of four meetings between the two teams.

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Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report

Isaiah Jackson is OUT with left groin soreness. Jackson has yet to miss a game this season. In eight contests, he’s averaging 8.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists.

Brandon Ingram is OUT after undergoing right heel surgery. Ingram has yet to make his season debut for the Clippers after the offseason trade that brought him to Los Angeles in exchange for Kawhi Leonard. There is no timetable for his return.

Jordan Miller is out after undergoing left rotator cuff surgery. He underwent surgery at the end of August and was set to be reevaluated in six months.

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Bradley Beal is OUT with right knee injury management. After playing just six games due to hip surgery last year, he has yet to play this season. There is no timetable for his return.

Yanic Konan Niederhauser is OUT after undergoing right Lisfranc surgery at the end of last season. There is no timetable for his return.

The Clippers started Darius Garland, Rui Hachimura, Derrick Jones Jr., Kris Dunn, and Brook Lopez against the Heat.

Max Strus, Kobe Sanders, and Keaton Wagler are the top options off the bench. Baba Miller could see more playing time with Jackson out of the lineup.

The Clippers have the 25th ranked offense and the 21st ranked defense.

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report

Yves Missi remains OUT due to a left knee contusion and bone bruise. He suffered the injury in the second game of the season. There is no timetable for his return.

Malik Dia and Jaron Pierre Jr are OUT on G League two-way deals.

The Pelicans started Jeremiah Fears, Zion Williamson, Dejounte Murray, Trey Murphy III, and Karlo Matkovic against the Timberwolves.

Saddiq Bey, Trendon Watford, Herbert Jones, Derik Queen, and Bennedict Mathurin are all options off the bench. This will be Mathurin's return to Los Angeles after leaving the team in the offseason.

The Pelicans have the 14th ranked offense and the 13th ranked defense.

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