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Clippers' Yanic Konan Niederhauser: Team option picked up
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Niederhauser (foot) had his third-year team option picked up Thursday by the Clippers, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
With Niederhauser still working back from a foot injury, this move is more about the Clippers' long-term roster planning than any immediate status change. It keeps the young center under team control beyond this season, which was the expectation after Los Angeles spent a first-round pick on Niederhauser a year ago.
Niederhauser (foot) remains out for Wednesday's game against the Lakers. He also won't travel with the team for the upcoming two-game road trip in Minnesota and Golden State, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Niederhauser hasn't played this season and is working his way back from surgery in March. He's "making progress," though it's unknown when he will be back on the floor. The 2025 No. 30 overall pick appeared in 41 regular-season games as a rookie, averaging 4.3 points and 2.9 rebounds. Niederhauser will presumably be eased back into action once he's cleared to suit up, but until that happens, Isaiah Jackson and Brook Lopez should handle most of the work in the middle.
Clippers' Yanic Konan Niederhauser: Won't be ready to begin season
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Niederhauser (foot) won't be ready for the start of the season, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Niederhauser is progressing from March surgery but won't be able to suit up to begin the year. The Clippers are likely to take a cautious approach with the 2025 first-rounder. Isaiah Jackson should occupy the backup center spot behind Brook Lopez early in the campaign.
Clippers' Yanic Konan Niederhauser: Shut down for rest of season
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Niederhauser has been diagnosed with a Lisfranc injury in his right foot and will require surgery. He's been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
This is a tough blow for Niederhauser, who suffered the injury during Wednesday's matchup against the Pacers. It's still too early to talk about whether the big man will be available for the start of next season, though the team could provide an estimate following the procedure.
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Clippers' Yanic Konan Niederhauser: Out for two-game road trip
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The Clippers announced after Wednesday's 130-107 win over the Pacers that Niederhauser will remain in Los Angeles to undergo further evaluation for his right foot injury and won't travel with the team for its upcoming two-game road trip, Farbod Esnaashari of SI.com reports.
The rookie first-round pick will sit out Friday in San Antonio and Saturday in Memphis after playing just eight minutes and recording six points (2-2 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two blocks before exiting Wednesday's win with the injury. A clearer timeline for Niederhauer's return should become available once the Clippers return to Los Angeles. In the meantime, the Clippers could lean on Nicolas Batum and Isaiah Jackson to play backup minutes at center when starter Brook Lopez is off the court.
Clippers' Yanic Konan Niederhauser: Exits game early with foot injury
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Niederhauser won't return to Wednesday's game against the Pacers due to a right foot injury, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports. He will finish with six points (2-2 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two blocks across eight minutes.
Niederhauser landed awkwardly on his right foot after blocking a shot and required assistance getting back to the locker room. His status will be worth monitoring ahead of Friday's game in San Antonio. If the rookie big man is forced to miss time, Isaiah Jackson would likely see a bump in minutes behind Brook Lopez.
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Clippers' Yanic Konan Niederhauser: Leaves for locker room
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Niederhauser exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Wednesday's game against the Pacers due to an apparent lower right leg injury, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Niederhauser came down awkwardly after blocking a shot and required assistance getting back to the locker room. If the rookie big man is unable to return, Brook Lopez and Isaiah Jackson should pick up the slack the rest of the way.
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Clippers' Yanic Konan Niederhauser: Big impact off bench Monday
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Niederhauser finished with 11 points (3-6 FG, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, four blocks and two steals across 21 minutes during Monday's 114-101 victory over the Warriors.
The rookie first-rounder matched a season high in swats Monday. With Ivica Zubac (ankle) out of the picture, Niederhauser is starting to push for a larger role behind Brook Lopez at center. Niederhauser has averaged 8.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in 20.7 minutes per game over his last four contests.
Clippers' Yanic Konan Niederhauser: Career-high four blocks Sunday
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Niederhauser registered seven points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), eight rebounds and four blocks across 26 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 111-109 loss to the Magic.
With Ivica Zubac (ankle) now in Indiana, Niederhauser has seen a more consistent role in the Clippers frontcourt rotation, and he's beginning to make an impact -- Sunday's four rejections were a new career high. Over the last eight games, the rookie center is averaging 5.9 points, 4.5 boards and 1.4 blocks in 15.4 minutes with the second unit.
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Clippers' Yanic Konan Niederhauser: Adds 11 points in Rising Stars Game
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Niederhauser tallied 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one block across 10 minutes in Team Austin's 40-34 Rising Stars loss to Team Melo on Friday.
The rookie first-rounder suited up for the G League Rising Stars on Friday and led all players in scoring, albeit in a losing effort. Niederhauser also knocked down a three-pointer, which he has yet to do for the Clippers this season. The 22-year-old center out of Penn State has averaged 3.7 points and 2.3 rebounds in just 9.0 minutes per game across 34 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. However, he has logged double-digit minutes in four of Los Angeles' last five outings and may continue seeing increased burn with Ivica Zubac (ankle) having been traded to the Pacers on Feb. 5.
Clippers' Yanic Konan Niederhauser: Blocks two shots in loss
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Niederhauser notched three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and two blocks across 13 minutes during Tuesday's 102-95 loss to Houston.
Niederhauser was limited to just 13 minutes, potentially putting pause on what many had hoped would be a late-season breakout. Isaiah Jackson made his debut for the Clippers, adding another wrinkle to the center rotation. While Niederhauser is still someone worth watching, it appears his short-term value could fluctuate from game to game.
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Clippers' Yanic Konan Niederhauser: Paces bench in scoring
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Niederhauser posted 15 points (5-5 FG, 5-7 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block over 17 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 115-96 win over the Timberwolves.
Niederhauser provided an unexpected scoring boost in limited opportunities by going perfect from the field. He fell one point shy of tying his best mark of the season and has now scored in double digits in two of his last three games. However, Niederhauser's minutes are expected to take a hit once Isaiah Jackson (trade pending) is ready for his team debut.
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Clippers' Yanic Konan Niederhauser: Cleared to face Timberwolves
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Niederhauser (illness) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Janis Carr of the OC Register reports.
Niederhauser left Friday's game early due to an illness, but the issue won't prevent him from suiting up Sunday. With Ivica Zubac having been traded to the Pacers, Niederhauser is left to compete with Isaiah Jackson (recently traded) and Brook Lopez for center minutes.
Niederhauser won't return to Friday's game against the Kings due to an illness, NBA writer Justin Russo reports. He'll finish with two points (1-1 FG) in six minutes.
Niederhauser wasn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's contest, though he's under the weather and won't play in the second half. The rookie big man's next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday against the Timberwolves.
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