Phoenix Suns vs LA Clippers Injury Reports for Oct. 23 | 2024-25 NBA Season 

The Phoenix Suns and LA Clippers open their season against each other on Wednesday night at the newly built Intuit Dome. The division rivals endured similar results last season after suffering early exits in the playoffs last year. Since then, a lot has gone right for Phoenix, but LA seems to have gone into a downward spiral.

The Suns fixed a few of their woes by hiring coach Mike Budenholzer and signing Tyus Jones to run point guard. Meanwhile, the Clippers lost Paul George in free agency for no return, while Kawhi Leonard isn't healthy to start the season. The lone bright spot for them was extending coach Ty Lue's contract this summer. Health was among Phoenix and LA's most prominent issues last year.

The Suns couldn't get their big three, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, on the floor for prolonged stretches. On the other hand, the Clippers had a relatively healthy regular season, but Leonard went down with a knee injury late in the year, which extended through their first-round series. He never returned to full fitness, and the Clippers suffered another early exit.

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Phoenix Suns vs. LA Clippers Injury Reports for Oct. 23

Suns injury report

The Suns have three players on their injury report ahead of Wednesday's season opener. Grayson Allen and Damion Lee are probable, with right Achilles and left hamstring injuries, respectively. Meanwhile, Josh Okogie is out with a right hamstring injury.

Player	Injury	Status
Grayson Allen	Right Achilles; Soreness	Probable
Damion Lee	Left hamstring; Soreness	Probable
Josh Okogie	Right hamstring; Strain	Out

Clippers injury report

The Clippers have three players on their injury report, all ruled out. Kawhi Leonard is recovering from a right knee injury, Mo Bomba has a left sore knee, while P.J. Tucker is not with the team.

Player	Injury	Status
Kawhi Leonard	Right knee; Recovery	Out
Mo Bamba	Left knee; Soreness	Out
P.J. Tucker	Not with team	Out

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How to watch Phoenix Suns vs. LA Clippers season opener?

The Phoenix Suns vs. LA Clippers matchup is the marquee game in Wednesday's slate for the Western Conference, earning itself ESPN's national coverage. Local TV operators FanDuel Sports Network - SoCa and Arizona's Family 3TV / Arizona's Family Sports will also provide coverage.

Fans can also stream the game online via NBA League Pass with a subscription. The game begins at 10 p.m. EDT.

The Suns are -5-point favorites against the shorthanded Clippers. Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are all available, making Phoenix the favorite for this contest against the Kawhi Leonard-less and James Harden-led Clippers.