Bamba (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Warriors, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Bamba will suit up for the second game of a back-to-back set, and he has now played in two straight outings after missing the beginning of the season with a left knee injury. The big man will serve as Ivica Zubac's primary backup, though he played only 15 minutes in his return during Sunday's win over Utah.
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Clippers' Mo Bamba: Iffy for Monday
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Bamba is questionable for Monday's game against the Warriors due to left knee recovery, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Bamba made his season debut Sunday, playing 15 minutes off the bench during a win over the Jazz. The big man said before Sunday's game that he doesn't anticipate having to miss time during back-to-back sets moving forward, but it's not surprising to see the Clippers exercise caution. If Bamba is ruled out, Kai Jones and Nicolas Batum would be candidates for increased roles.
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Clippers' Mo Bamba: Serves as backup center in debut
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Bamba (knee) scored nine points (4-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and added eight rebounds, one assist and one steal in 15 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 116-105 win over the Jazz.
Making his season debut after missing the Clippers' first 13 games while recovering from a left knee injury that dated back to the start of training camp, Bamba immediately settled in as the backup center behind Ivica Zubac. The Clippers had been cycling through several players as Zubac's primary backup, but the return of Bamba should bring some stability to the second unit. According to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com, Bamba said before Sunday's contest that he doesn't anticipate being held out for one-half of back-to-back sets this season, though it wouldn't be surprising if the Clippers opted to take a cautious approach by resting him for Monday's contest versus the Warriors. If Bamba isn't available Monday, the Clippers could turn to Kobe Brown, Kai Jones and/or Nicolas Batum to handle the backup center role.
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Clippers' Mo Bamba: Will make 2024-25 debut Sunday
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Bamba (knee) is available to play Sunday against the Jazz, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Bamba has spent the past week in the G League with the San Diego Clippers while in the final stages of his rehab for his left knee. He managed to play in Thursday's game against the Valley Suns and finished with 13 points, 12 rebounds and one assist over 21 minutes. Bamba will serve as the Clippers' backup center Sunday behind starter Ivica Zubac, though the former will likely operate on a minutes restriction.
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Clippers' Mo Bamba: Returns to NBA
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The Clippers recalled Bamba (knee) from the San Diego Clippers of the G League on Friday.
Bamba has yet to suit up this season due to left knee soreness but spent a few days in the G League to continue his rehab program. The 25-year-old big man's next chance to return to action is Sunday's matchup with Utah.
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Clippers' Mo Bamba: Won't play Friday
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Bamba (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Bamba continues to deal with left knee soreness but will play in the G League with the San Diego Clippers during Thursday's game against the Valley Suns. As things stand now, the medical staff in Los Angeles hopes to have him ready to go for Sunday's contest against the Jazz, according to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com.
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Clippers' Mo Bamba: Rehabbing in G League
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The Clippers announced Bamba (knee) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Rockets, and he's been assigned to the G League's San Diego Clippers to continue his rehab program, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Bamba has yet to make his season and Clippers debuts while dealing with a left knee injury. However, Bamba's assignment to the G League indicates that he is ramping up and nearing a return to action, though a precise timeline for him to play hasn't been provided.
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Clippers' Mo Bamba: Out again Monday
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Bamba (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Thunder, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Bamba has yet to appear in a game this season, but he is seemingly nearing a return as he has been a full go during 5-on-5 scrimmages during practice. Nonetheless, Bamba will be unavailable once again Monday.
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Clippers' Mo Bamba: Status for road trip TBD
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Coach Tyronn Lue said after Saturday's win over the Raptors that Bamba (knee) has been a full go during 5-on-5 scrimmages during recent practices, but the center's status for the Clippers' upcoming three-game road trip remains unclear, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Bamba appears to be nearing his season debut, but even when he's cleared to suit up, his role will likely be minimal. For the most part, the Clippers have been going small with their second unit, but Kai Jones has received some playing time as Ivica Zubac's primary backup over the first few weeks of the season.
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Clippers' Mo Bamba: Remains out for Friday
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Bamba (knee) has been ruled out of Friday's game versus the Kings, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.
Bamba has yet to make his season debut while recovering from a left knee injury. The big man's next chance to suit up will come Saturday against the Raptors.
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Clippers' Mo Bamba: Remains sidelined
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Bamba (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the 76ers, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.
Bamba will miss his eighth straight contest Wednesday to begin the season while dealing with left knee soreness. Bamba's next chance to return to action will be Friday's matchup with Sacramento.
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Clippers' Mo Bamba: Absence streak to extend Monday
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Bamba (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Spurs, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Bamba has yet to make his regular-season debut due to left knee soreness. The big man has no timetable for a return, though his next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against Philadelphia.
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Clippers' Mo Bamba: Remains out
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Bamba (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Thunder, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Bamba has yet to suit up this season due to left knee soreness and remains without a return timetable. His next chance to suit up will come Monday versus the Spurs. In Bamba's absence, Kai Jones should remain part of the rotation.
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Clippers' Mo Bamba: Remains out Sunday
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Bamba (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Warriors, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Bamba has yet to suit up this season due to left knee soreness and remains without a return timetable. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus Portland.
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Clippers' Mo Bamba: Another absence coming
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Bamba (knee) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Nuggets, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Bamba will miss his second straight contest to begin the regular season Saturday due to left knee soreness. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Golden State.
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Clippers' Mo Bamba: Out for Wednesday
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Bamba (knee) has been ruled out of Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Suns, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
The 26-year-old is dealing with knee soreness, and his timetable for a return is unknown. The 26-year-old is expected to back up Ivica Zubac, and if Bamba misses additional time, Kai Jones could see extra minutes. Bamba's next chance to suit up will come Saturday against the Nuggets.
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Clippers' Mo Bamba: Out again Tuesday
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Bamba (knee) will not play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Nets, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Bamba will miss his second straight exhibition. He's been limited at training camp, and there hasn't been much clarity on the severity of his knee issue.
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Clippers' Mo Bamba: Remains limited Wednesday
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Bamba (knee) did not partake in 5-on-5 scrimmages Wednesday, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Bamba was joined by Kawhi Leonard (knee) and rookie Trentyn Flowers (wrist) as those being held out of team scrimmages Wednesday. Bamba dealt with knee injuries last season en route to appearing in just 57 regular-season games, so it's worth noting the preseason recurrence ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.
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Clippers' Mo Bamba: Limited in practice
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Coach Tyronn Lue said Tuesday that Bamba will be out of 5-on-5 practice due to a knee injury, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
It's unclear when Bamba suffered his knee injury, but it will keep him limited in practice for the start of training camp. The 26-year-old's first chance to suit up for the Clippers will come during Saturday's preseason opener against Golden State.
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Clippers' Mo Bamba: Inks deal with Clippers
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Bamba agreed to a one-year deal with the Clippers on Monday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Bamba will join the Clippers and provide extra depth behind Ivica Zubac. The 26-year-old played for the 76ers last season, during which he averaged 4.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks across a career-low 13.0 minutes in 57 regular-season games. However, Bamba did shoot a career-high 39.1 percent from deep in a limited number of attempts at 1.1 per game.
