L.A. Notes: Ingram, Clippers, Thiero, Doncic, Carr, James

Two-time All-Star forward Brandon Ingram thinks he’s getting close to making his 2026/27 — and Clippers — debut, tweets sideline reporter Ohm Youngmisuk. Ingram has been doing 5-on-5 work with contact in recent days as he ramps up his activity following offseason heel surgery . While Ingram said his heel is feeling better now, he doesn’t have a target return date, according to Law Murray of The Athletic ( Twitter link ). “ Whenever I feel ready.