Report: Clippers' Griffin suffers suspected hand fracture in team incident
It appears the Los Angeles Clippers will be without their star power forward for at least the next few weeks.
Blake Griffin reportedly has a suspected fracture in his right hand suffered during an undisclosed team-related incident, according to ESPN's Marc Stein.
Griffin has already been sent home from Los Angeles' five-game road trip.
Source: Blake Griffin involved in an off-court incident with a team staff member
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He was close to returning after tearing his quadriceps in late December. The Clippers have been resilient in his absence, posting a 11-3 record.
The 26-year-old was playing at an All-Star level prior to his injury, averaging 23.2 points, 8.7 rebounds, and five assists, while shooting 50.8 percent from the floor in 30 contests.
Luc Richard Mbah a Moute has struggled in his role as the Clippers' replacement starter, averaging just three points and 2.4 rebounds in 15.4 minutes.