Darius Garland Injury Status Update for April 8th, 2026
Darius Garland of the Clippers has been ruled out and will not play today. Darius was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 13th game Darius has missed this season.
Darius Garland Season Averages
Darius's absence leaves a significant hole in the Clippers rotation. Across 43 games this season, he's averaging 18.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game while playing 29.7 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.7 | 18.9 | 2.4 | 6.7 | 14.9 |
Clippers Performance With & Without Darius Garland
The numbers tell a clear story about Darius's value to the Clippers. With Darius in the lineup this season, the team is 11-5. Without him, they've gone 29-33. The Clippers's net rating is 7.7 points worse per 100 possessions when Darius plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (115.2 vs 122.5), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 11-5 | 29-33 | — |
| Off Rating | 122.5 | 115.2 | -7.3 |
| Def Rating | 115.0 | 115.3 | +0.3 |
| Net Rating | 7.5 | -0.1 | -7.7 |
| PPG | 121.7 | 112.0 | -9.7 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Darius Garland?
When Darius sits, other Clippers players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Kobe Sanders stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Darius has been out this season, Bogdan Bogdanovic has averaged 8.1 more points per game, 5.2 additional field goal attempts and 15.8 extra minutes.
PPG: +8.1 | FGA: +5.2 | MPG: +15.8
When Darius has been out this season, Kobe Sanders has averaged 6.3 extra minutes.
MPG: +6.3
Darius Garland Betting Trends
For bettors, Darius's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Clippers's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Darius has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Garland) Kris Dunn AST OVER: 37-19 (+17.0u, 3.5 / -108 avg. line) Kris Dunn 3PM UNDER: 32-15 (+10.9u, 1.3 / -133 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Darius Garland's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Thunder @ Clippers - April 8, 2026 Los Angeles Clippers: Bradley Beal (Out) Darius Garland (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Darius's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Clippers.