The Clippers aren’t planning to move on from Kawhi Leonard. At least, that’s what they’re saying. Asked about the two-time Finals MVP following the draft, president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank made it clear the organization’s focus remains on winning with Leonard leading the way.
The LA Clippers made their splash on Draft night, selecting guard Keaton Wagler out of Illinois with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The 19-year old point guard stayed in Los Angeles for three days during the pre-draft process as he underwent a series of workouts with the franchise.
The first round of the 2026 NBA draft concluded on Tuesday. The Los Angeles Clippers selected Illinois guard Keaton Wagler with the fifth overall pick.
With NBA free agency right around the corner, one player whose future is up in the air is Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard. Leonard is entering the final season of a 3-year, $149.5 million contract, and NBA insider Chris Haynes believes he could be moved if the two sides don’t agree to an extension.
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The Los Angeles Clippers selected Keaton Wagler with the fifth-overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Even though there are still a ton of moving parts for the Clippers' offseason, LA now has the Wagler-Darius Garland-Kawhi Leonard trio in place to build around.
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The Los Angeles Clippers got their guy with the No. 5 pick in the draft. Despite a ton of speculation about a potential trade and other names emerging, the Clippers were locked in on Keaton Wagler ever since they landed the pick from Indiana in the draft lottery.
The basketball gods and lottery balls were on the LA Clippers’ side as the NBA Draft Lottery presented the franchise with an opportunity to take one of the top prospects in this year’s stellar class.
The Los Angeles Clippers were one of the most fortunate teams on draft night, as they were able to draft Keaton Wagler with the fifth overall pick — striking gold during the lottery by lucking into the Indiana Pacers’ top-four protected 2026 first-round pick that they acquired in the Ivica Zubac trade.
After months of speculation, the NBA draft has finally arrived. The 2026 draft class is stacked with talent, and the Los Angeles Clippers were given the fifth-overall pick courtesy of the Ivica Zubac-Indiana Pacers trade.
In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.
The 2026 NBA Draft is off and running. To no one’s surprise except those in Utah, the Washington Wizards selected AJ Dybantsa first overall. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers selected Keaton Wagler out of Illinois University with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
The Clippers have drafted guard Keaton Wagler with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft. Wagler, 19, is coming off a sensational freshman season that saw him lead Illinois to a 28-9 record and their first Final Four appearance since 2005.
The Los Angeles Clippers selected Illinois guard Keaton Wagler with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. After a stellar freshman season with the Illini, he’s ready to begin his pro career.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal has plenty on his mind right now, as he recovers from season-ending hip surgery and prepares to make a decision regarding his $5.6 million player option.
These are three players who, at the right price and with the right team, could be the final pieces to an NBA championship run and may out-earn whatever contract they get next.
What the Los Angeles Clippers will do this offseason remains a mystery. Sure, they ideally want to keep building around Darius Garland and Kawhi Leonard, but what opportunities they will have to upgrade the roster around them is unclear.
After months of waiting and speculation, the 2026 NBA Draft is nearly here. This incoming draft class features star-level talent and is filled with depth, particularly at the guard position.
The Los Angeles Clippers may be pondering an NBA Draft trade that actually could have a connection to the ongoing investigation into potential circumvention of the salary cap.
This Tuesday, June 23, at 8:00 PM ET, the 2026 NBA Draft gets underway in Brooklyn, New York. The Los Angeles Clippers are facing a decision that could shape the franchise’s future.
When discussing Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors, Brian Windhorst stopped short of wagging his fingers as he did four years ago when he delivered a now-famous, prescient monologue.
The Los Angeles Clippers will make arguably the most important decision of their offseason when they are on the clock on Tuesday. Armed with the No. 5 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Clippers have a lot of different paths to choose from.
The Suns have been linked to the possibility of acquiring a first-round pick despite currently holding only the No. 47 overall selection in the NBA Draft.
The Los Angeles Clippers landed the No. 5 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft from the Indiana Pacers, and it doesn’t look like they’re going to be trading it away.
While the Clippers have yet to decide what they’re going to do with the fifth overall pick in next week’s draft, including the possibility of trading down in the top 10, they have “serious interest” in selecting Mikel Brown, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.
Representatives for Bogdan Bogdanovic have told European teams that he plans to spend at least one more season in the NBA, BasketNews relays, citing a report from the Serbian website Meridian Sport.