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Los Angeles Clippers rookie Terance Mann said Tuesday that his surgically-repaired right hand is doing well and he has been cleared to participate in full-contact practice with the team.
Mann underwent surgery on March 17 to repair a ligament in his right hand after suffering the injury March 8 on assignment with the Agua Caliente Clippers in the G League. A timetable was not initially set by the Clippers but Mann said quarantine allowed him to fully recover.
My hand is pretty well. It was probably a 6-8 type of deal just because we had so much time so I took care of it. I went kind of the long route just because we had so much time in quarantine. My hand is doing great right now; I’m back full-time, full contact.
Mann traveled with the Clippers last week to the season restart at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. Teams have prioritized bringing additional depth in order to account for potential injury or sickness during the season restart.
Mann spent most of the season in the G league and played sparingly with the Clippers, logging just 35 appearances in the NBA. He may not see much time when the season resumes but could see a bigger role should the team suffer an injury or sickness.
The Clippers kick off the season restart July 30 vs. the Lakers.
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