Darius Garland Poised for Breakout Season With Los Angeles Clippers

Following Kawhi Leonard's departure and with Brandon Ingram sidelined due to an Achilles injury, Darius Garland has emerged as the face of the Los Angeles Clippers franchise. Fully recovered from past toe issues, Garland is primed for a massive usage rate and a return to his pre-Cleveland peak numbers. Widely considered a tremendous fantasy value in drafts, he enters the 2026-27 campaign with the opportunity to push for a top-25 finish and drive the Clippers' offense.