REPORT: Clippers Rookie Jason Preston ‘Expected’ to Miss Part of Season After Foot Surgery
The Los Angeles Clippers injury woes continued this week when it was announced that rookie Jason Preston had surgery on his right foot this week according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Clippers rookie point guard Jason Preston had right foot surgery in Los Angeles today and is expected to miss a significant part of the season, sources tell ESPN. Preston was the 33rd pick in the July NBA Draft out of Ohio University.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 7, 2021
Preston injured his foot in a “workout prior to the team opening its training camp,” per ESPN. Preston impressed during Summer League with averages of 9 points and 4.8 assists a game. His passing and playmaking ability was enough to garner him a three-year contract with the Clippers, with two years guaranteed.
He was originally drafted by the Orlando Magic with the 33rd pick out of Ohio University before being traded to the Clippers. His final season raised eyebrows, where he averaged 15.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 7.3 assists last season.
The Los Angeles Clippers start their regular season on the road October 21st against the Golden State Warriors.
