Garland ended with 16 points (5-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds and eight assists in 36 minutes during Monday's 125-118 loss to Toronto.
Garland led the Clippers in assists but struggled with his efficiency, committing seven turnovers while shooting just 35.7 percent from the field. He also failed to record a steal or block and finished with a team-worst minus-16 rating. The substantial workload and playmaking opportunities remain encouraging, though his turnovers significantly diminished his fantasy production.
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Clippers' Darius Garland: Paces LAC in blowout loss
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Garland notched 24 points (10-22 FG, 4-8 3Pt), five assists, two rebounds and one steal across 31 minutes in Friday's 127-101 loss to the Timberwolves.
Garland turned in an efficient performance and tied for the game-high mark in scoring, reaching the 20-point mark for the third time across five regular-season appearances. He also matched his season high in three-pointers made after shooting 3-for-11 from downtown in his previous two contests. Additionally, the star point guard finished second on the team in assists and has dished out at least five dimes in four straight games.
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Clippers' Darius Garland: Leads team in scoring
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Garland racked up 16 points (7-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt), four rebounds and 11 assists across 36 minutes during Sunday's 108-101 loss to the Thunder.
Garland led the Clippers in scoring and recorded his first double-double of the season, though he struggled from beyond the arc and committed six turnovers against Oklahoma City's aggressive defense. With Brandon Ingram (heel) and Max Strus (foot) sidelined, Garland continues to handle substantial offensive responsibilities, giving him a strong opportunity to produce points and assists despite his early-season efficiency issues.
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Clippers' Darius Garland: Logs team-high in loss
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Garland amassed 26 points (9-19 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Friday's 125-117 loss to the Lakers.
Garland had another strong scoring night, leading the Clippers with 26 points after dropping 30 in the opener, but his nine turnovers weren't encouraging. With Bradley Beal (knee), Brandon Ingram (heel) and Max Strus (foot) all sidelined, the offense runs through Garland as the Clippers start a rebuilding season. Next up is a tough road test at Oklahoma City on Sunday.
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Clippers' Darius Garland: Erupts for game-high 30 in opener
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Garland accumulated 30 points (11-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-8 FT), one rebound, four assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 121-96 victory over the Kings.
The 26-year-old thrived as the focal point of the Clippers offense in the absence of Bradley Beal (knee) and Brandon Ingram (Achilles), leading all scorers on the night in an efficient performance. Garland could be headed for career-high shot volume until his big-name teammates get healthy, giving him a chance reach the 20 PPG plateau for the fourth time.
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Clippers' Darius Garland: Runs the floor in win
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Garland supplied 14 points (5-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and a steal over 23 minutes in Wednesday's 122-110 preseason win over the Nuggets.
Garland tied for the game lead in assists, though he committed four turnovers during the victory. Los Angeles acquired Garland from Cleveland in February in a deal for James Harden while he was dealing with a toe injury. His healthy start this fall is an encouraging sign for a Clippers squad that will be scrambling to fill the production void left by Kawhi Leonard.
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Clippers' Darius Garland: Hands out four assists in loss
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Garland recorded 11 points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and four assists across 19 minutes in Saturday's 114-106 preseason loss to the Raptors.
Garland struggled to find his shooting rhythm, but he contributed as a facilitator, leading the Clippers' starters with four assists while committing just one turnover. The veteran guard played fewer than 20 minutes as Los Angeles distributed playing time throughout its roster, but fantasy managers shouldn't be worried about the limited playing time. He's penciled as the starting floor general ahead of the regular-season opener against the Kings on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
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Clippers' Darius Garland: Perfect from field
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Garland recorded 15 points (4-4 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six assists and three rebounds in 15 minutes during Sunday's 104-101 preseason win over the Warriors.
Garland was extremely efficient in his brief appearance, accounting for 15 points on only four field-goal attempts while committing just one turnover. The veteran guard is coming off a 2025-26 regular season in which he averaged 18.8 points and 6.7 assists per game, and he remains firmly entrenched as one of the Clippers' primary offensive initiators.
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Clippers' Darius Garland: Starting Sunday
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Garland will start in Sunday's preseason opener against the Warriors, but he will only play the first half of the game, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Garland could be headed for a big year as the main man in Los Angeles, and he'll be looking to bounce back after being limited to just 33 games last season. He's healthy and expected to have the offense run through him.
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Clippers' Darius Garland: Coach impressed by his offseason
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Head coach Ty Lue has been very impressed with Garland's offseason, per Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com.
Lue also notes he'll push Garland when needed, so it sounds like the Clippers are planning to give the star guard all the usage he can handle amid Brandon Ingram's (Achilles) absence. Provided he stays healthy after playing a career-low 45 regular-season games last year, Garland has the upside for a career campaign with a rebuilding Los Angeles team.
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Clippers' Darius Garland: Set for new backcourt mate?
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Garland could face more competition for ballhandling duties at point guard after the Clippers drafted Keaton Wagler with the No. 5 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Garland came off the bench just twice for the Clippers last year, and that was likely done to ease him back into action due to nagging toe injuries. It's hard to envision the star guard seeing a noticeable decline in playing time due to the addition of Wagler, and Los Angeles must believe the two guards will mesh well alongside one another in the long run. If Wagler starts at shooting guard right away, his presence could help alleviate some of the ballhandling duties on Garland's plate.
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Clippers' Darius Garland: Battles foul trouble in loss
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Garland finished with 21 points (8-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 31 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 126-121 Play-In Game loss to the Warriors.
Garland battled foul trouble all night, eventually fouling out in the dying minutes. Although his numbers were fine, he never really found any rhythm, ultimately contributing to what was a devastating loss. With that said, his end to the season was certainly a positive one, positioning him to play a major role next season. In six games over the final two weeks, he averaged 17.0 points, 30. rebounds, 5.7 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.7 three-pointers.
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Clippers' Darius Garland: Returns to lineup with 16 points
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Garland racked up 16 points (5-16 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and three steals over 41 minutes during Friday's 116-97 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Garland rejoined the first unit after sitting out Wednesday's game against the Thunder. Garland has averaged 20.2 points, 6.4 assists and 2.4 rebounds since joining the Clippers. While his point total suffered, Garland exceeded his usual production in the secondary categories. For the Clippers to achieve maximum success, Garland needs to get closer to Kawhi Leonard's production, and a few of his lines have shown the potential to get there.
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Clippers' Darius Garland: Cleared for Friday
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Garland (toe) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Garland was held out of Wednesday's matchup against Oklahoma City due to left toe injury management, but he's been given the green light to return Friday. He's averaging 16.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.0 steals through three April appearances.
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Clippers' Darius Garland: Won't play Wednesday
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Garland has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder due to left toe injury management.
Garland will sit out the second half of this back-to-back set, though he'll likely return for Friday's game in Portland. With the 26-year-old point guard out, Jordan Miller and John Collins are candidates to step into the starting five. Kobe Sanders and Kris Dunn could also see increased playing time in Garland's absence.
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Clippers' Darius Garland: Posts 22 points
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Garland had 22 points (9-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, four assists, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 116-103 win over Dallas.
The Clippers got out to a hot start, with Garland making a solid contribution right away. He quieted down while the Mavericks cut into the Clippers' significant lead, but the rest of the team rallied to put the game out of reach. Garland's most glaring deficiency in recent games is in the assist column. The point guard has amassed only 17 assists over the past four games, well below his seasonal average of 6.7 assists per game.
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Clippers' Darius Garland: Logs 20 points in loss
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Garland finished with 20 points (7-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 114-104 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Garland logged a high shot volume but had trouble finding the bottom of the basket during the defeat. Although Garland has been generally productive, his scoring results have been wildly erratic, alternating between prolific totals and underwhelming performances. Although assists have padded his fantasy totals, the team needs more consistency from the guard down the stretch.
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Clippers' Darius Garland: Will return Friday
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Garland (lower leg) will start the second half of Friday's game against the Pacers, Lauren Rosen of FanDuel Sports Network SoCal reports.
Garland exited to the locker room late in the second quarter after appearing to step on a camera operator's foot. However, the 26-year-old point guard has been cleared to return for the second half.
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Clippers' Darius Garland: Exits to locker room
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Garland exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Friday's game against the Pacers due to an apparent left lower-leg injury, Farbod Esnaashari of SI.com reports.
Garland appeared to step on a camera operator's foot late in the second quarter. He briefly played through the issue before exiting to the locker room, and he can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.
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Clippers' Darius Garland: Goes for 24 points
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Garland finished with 24 points (9-16 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 119-94 win over Toronto.
Garland has been slightly inconsistent of late, but the floor general seems to be finding his footing in Los Angeles while learning how to play with Kawhi Leonard. Garland has scored at least 20 points in seven of his last nine outings dating back to March 7, a stretch in which he's averaging a loaded line of 23.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.2 steals per game.
