The Los Angeles Clippers to be shortened of Blake Griffin until after the new year. Griffin is set to undergo minor surgery on his left knee and come back to the Clippers’ lineup at “some point in January,” according to The Vertical.

The procedure which the Clipper power forward is set to underwent is considered a ”clean up.” The minor surgery reportedly should take place ”early this week.” Griffin last played on Sunday in a loss to the Washington Wizards at Verizon Center He had a notable performance as he notched 26 points, seven rebounds and seven assists against the Wizards.

On the season averages, the five-time NBA ALL-Star posts 21 points, 8.9 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game.

Marreese Speights, Wesley Johnson and Brandon Bass could get more playing time and bigger rolls during Griffin’s absence.