Clippers guard Patrick Beverley underwent surgery on Friday to repair a fracture of the fourth metacarpal bone in his left hand, the team’s PR department tweets. He’ll be re-evaluated in three or four weeks and there’s no timetable for his return.
Beverley suffered the injury while pursuing a rebound in the fourth quarter against Phoenix on Thursday. He had just returned to action after missing nearly four weeks due to a right knee injury.
Beverley has started all 31 games he’s played this season. The defensive specialist is averaging 8.0 PPG, 3.6 RPG and 2.1 APG.
Beverley, 32, is signed through next season. He’s making $13.3MM this season and will bank $14.3MM in his walk year.
Given there’s no timetable for his return, Beverley could be out until the postseason. Beverley’s injury opens the door for more playing time for Reggie Jackson, recently-acquired Rajon Rondo and Terance Mann. Luke Kennard could also see additional ball-handling duties.
good thing Mann improved, they got Rondo, and Jackson been playing great or it would have been bad for Clippers.
You beat me to it. His development is severely underrated.
I’m a clippers fan i say waive pat Bebe always injured sign Troy Daniels
His name should be Troy Aniels, just like they did with James Haren.
*bev
This really hurts the Clips. Jackson can’t defend. Rondo can’t be relied upon to play starter minutes. Gives Lue more chances to think. Nothing good can come of that.
Was thinking same thing…. the trickle down can’t be good no matter how ya spin it …….Luckily they can tread the last 19 games no problem but I have worries come playoffs there will be too much on Rondos plate too handle at his advanced age – He was much more of a spark plug for Lakers than a 48 min a game floor general…. Reggie has been known to pull many disappearing acts in the past as well, that cant happen even Rd 1
So many people say how Beverley is overrated and that’s he’s grossly overpaid, but he is still an excellent defender and is making almost 42% of his threes this season. His durability is his only real weakness.
Isn’t Austin Rivers still unsigned?
No.
Today is last day to add contract for playoffs. They said he’ll be back then. Clippers will need their depth. They can sign help until the playoffs I guess. Good thing they picked up Rondo. Rondo hasn’t played most of yr. If they need him he will go. Jackson n Rondo can hold it down. Worth watching
Karma for his cheapshot on CP3
For him being the heart and soul of the clippers, at least that can’t get injured. Lol. Bro is always injured, sheesh.