Russell Westbrook fractured his left hand during a game against the Wizards on his bobblehead night, an injury sustained while attempting a steal from Jordan Poole. Clippers coach Ty Lue confirmed the injury, noting Westbrook's hand likely hit Poole's elbow. He is expected to be out for multiple weeks, marking his first absence this season. Lue emphasized the team will miss Westbrook's presence on the court, highlighting his significant voice and energy. However, there is currently no set timetable for Westbrook's return, and it remains uncertain if surgery will be required. The Clippers have listed Westbrook as out with a left hand fracture for their upcoming game against Minnesota.
Wolves could really use a Westbrook stint here for the Clippers. (Better English on this version of the tweet)
Wolves really missing the Clippers not having Westbrook.
Barnes is seeing specialists re: broken left hand. Surgery is a possibility but evaluation is still underway, says Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic.
Clippers injury report against Minnesota: Russell Westbrook is out with a left hand fracture while Zu has been upgraded to questionable.
Ty Lue says they’ll miss Westbrook on the court, and that they still need him around, citing his voice and energy.
Ty Lue says they’ll miss Westbrook on court, and that they still need him around, citing his voice and energy.
It appears Russell Westbrook broke his left hand going for a steal from behind on Jordan Poole. Ty Lue thought Westbrook’s left hand might’ve hit Poole’s elbow.
Ty Lue says he doesn’t know the timetable or if Russell Westbrook will require surgery on his fractured left hand yet.
Ty Lue said as of now, there is no timetable for Russell Westbrook’s return.
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