The Los Angeles Clippers kicked off the preseason in Hawaii on Sunday. In a tightly contested game against the Golden State Warriors, the Clippers were able to come out victorious thanks to a game-winning jumper by rookie Keaton Wagler.
The Los Angeles Clippers came out strong in the preseason opener against the Golden State Warriors, logging a 104-101 victory to kick off the new campaign.
Keaton Wagler showcased flashes of his potential in his preseason debut, leading the Los Angeles Clippers past the Golden State Warriors 104-101 on Sunday night.
Clippers coach Tyronn Lue didn’t offer a diagnosis for Max Strus’ right foot injury Sunday night. He did acknowledge how it looked. “Never good to see when it’s a non-contact play,” Lue said, via Clippers beat writer Joey Linn.
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Max Strus’ first preseason game with the Clippers ended about five minutes after it began. Strus came up hobbling during Sunday’s game against the Warriors in Hawaii and headed directly to the locker room, according to Anthony Slater.
The first week of training camp always brings out the most optimistic, hopeful takes. Everyone is happy to be back in the building seeing familiar faces and excited to meet the newcomers.
The Los Angeles Clippers have their first preseason game on Saturday, facing the Golden State Warriors in Honolulu. This will be the first opportunity for Clippers fans to see the new-look team in action.
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BOSTON — The NBA world watched as Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from professional basketball and walked off into the sunset. Players around the league reacted to the news, and it even had LA Clippers guard Darius Garland reminisce on when he was a kid watching Westbrook growing up.
When the Los Angeles Clippers were handed down severe penalties as a result of the cap circumvention investigation, it naturally brought forth questions about the future of the key members of the organization.
BOSTON — The LA Clippers are entering a transitional period for the franchise. After trading away superstar Kawhi Leonard, the longest tenured player in Ivica Zubac, and James Harden, the Clippers are looking to Darius Garland to usher them into the future.
The 2026 offseason has been marked by tragedy for the Los Angeles Clippers. While the departure of a superstar like Kawhi Leonard was concerning enough, the subsequent penalties that resulted from the NBA’s investigation into the salary cap scandal debilitated the franchise.
The Los Angeles Clippers officially kicked off the 2026-27 campaign with Media Day on Monday. The interim decision-makers, head coach Ty Lue, and the players addressed the media for the first time this season.
It may be a fresh start for NBA veteran Bradley Beal this summer, but not much has actually changed. Despite playing just six games for the Los Angeles Clippers in 2025-26, he agreed to re-sign on a two-year, $13.1 million deal.
The Los Angeles Clippers are still recovering from the aftershocks of the punishment the NBA handed down to them for circumnavigating the salary cap regarding Kawhi Leonard.
No franchise enters the 2026-27 NBA season with a bleaker future than the Los Angeles Clippers. The Kawhi Leonard Era is over, but not without its consequences.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Yuki Kawamura is preparing to face Stephen Curry in preseason, but his focus is on earning a roster spot. Kawamura, who signed an Exhibit 10 training camp contract with Los Angeles in August, will face Curry and the Golden State Warriors in Hawaii.
The LA Clippers had to deal with a lot this offseason, from constructing a roster after trading away Kawhi Leonard to the ramifications of the NBA’s investigation into the reported salary cap circumvention.
When the Los Angeles Clippers acquired Darius Garland at last year’s trade deadline, it signaled they were ready for a franchise reset. They doubled down on that by trading away Kawhi Leonard this summer as well for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and draft picks.
Brandon Ingram won’t be ready for the start of the season with the Clippers. Interim president of basketball operations Trent Redden said Monday that doctors discovered a partially torn right Achilles tendon while performing surgery on Ingram’s heel in May, according to Ben Golliver of ESPN.
This is an early dagger to the Clippers' campaign, one wherein they are eyeing to mount a competitive bid given that they are no longer incentivized to bottom out.
After an NBA investigation that resulted in a $30 million fine, the forfeiture of five first-round draft picks and suspensions for several team executives, the Los Angeles Clippers named attorney John S.
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Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has found himself and his franchise in a very tough spot heading into the 2026-27 NBA season. He was personally fined $30 million and suspended for a year following the league's investigation into alleged cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard.
The New York Times reported that federal prosecutors are opening a criminal investigation into the Clippers over the alleged salary-cap circumvention practices.