Bradley Beal suffered a left hip injury during a recent game against the Phoenix Suns when he took a charge.

Although he played two days later and matched a season-high 12 points, Beal was ruled out of the next game against the Atlanta Hawks and is expected to miss multiple contests as he undergoes further imaging to evaluate the severity.

At 32, Beal’s health struggles have compounded, adding to a challenging start to his first season with the Clippers. His current averages of 8.2 points and 1.7 rebounds per game mark career lows compared to his prolific past, highlighting his ongoing battle to regain form and fitness.​

Team Adjustments Amid Beal’s Absence

In response to the injury, Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue tweaked the starting lineup by moving forward John Collins into the starting five rather than replacing Beal with another guard.

This strategy aims to bolster the team’s rebounding, which has been a weakness, by pairing Collins with center Ivica Zubac to increase size and physicality down low.

With Kawhi Leonard sidelined and James Harden on leave, Beal’s absence further stresses the Clippers' roster depth and forces them to adapt on both ends of the court as they seek consistency and chemistry in a competitive Western Conference.​

Injury Concerns Cloud Beal’s Future Role

Beal’s hip injury is the latest in a string of physical setbacks he has experienced in recent seasons, with earlier issues including knee procedures and various soreness ailments.

The ongoing injuries raise questions about his durability and ability to contribute at the level expected when the Clippers acquired him. The front office's gamble on securing Beal’s scoring and playmaking has yet to pay full dividends due to these health setbacks.

The team’s cautious approach reflects a desire to manage his condition carefully, hoping for a return that fuels a successful playoff push without risking further injury.