It's tense! A hamstring tear! This is the Clippers' key shooter

Bogdanović has sustained a hamstring injury, ending his participation in this year's EuroBasket; he will travel to Los Angeles where the Clippers will oversee his ongoing treatment...

This player only appeared in two games during this EuroBasket, averaging 20.1 minutes on the court, contributing 9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal per game, with an impressive shooting percentage of 77.8%, a 50% success rate from beyond the arc, and flawless free throw shooting at 100%.

Serbia was originally the top contender for this year's EuroBasket title, but without Bogdanović as their perimeter leader, unless Jokic continues to perform extraordinarily and Miami forward Jović steps up significantly, achieving the championship might be quite difficult.

At the trade deadline this February, the Clippers sent Terrence Mann and Hyland to the Hawks in exchange for Bogdanović and three second-round draft picks.

Last season, Bogdanović played 30 regular-season games for the Clippers, starting 3 times, averaging 25 minutes per game with 11.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.2 assists, shooting 42.7% from the field including 2 three-pointers per game; in the playoffs, he appeared in 7 games all off the bench, averaging 16.7 minutes, scoring 6.4 points, grabbing 2.9 rebounds, and dishing out 2.1 assists, with a 29.2% three-point shooting rate.

Although Bogdanović is not as indispensable with the Clippers as he is for Serbia, he still plays a crucial role as the team's most relied-upon core shooter. Now, all that can be hoped for is that his hamstring injury won't cause a long-term absence or, worse, a season-ending consequence.

Bogdanović's current contract runs through the summer of 2027, with annual salaries of $16.02 million for the next two seasons. Having just turned 33, maintaining his health and competitive form could still allow him to secure a new NBA contract in the future.

The Clippers have been one of the busiest teams in free agency this summer, acquiring players like Beal, Paul, Collins, and Lopez, among others. However, their roster is aging significantly, with many key players considered veterans, and injury risks remain a major concern. Overall, their quest for a championship faces substantial challenges.