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Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / October 22

3 Winners From the Clippers' Blowout Victory in Season Opener

The Los Angeles Clippers cruised to victory in their season opener, defeating the Sacramento Kings, 121-96. It was the ideal matchup for opening night as the Clippers wanted to get off to a good start to wash the bad taste of the offseason out of their mouth.

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

Tyronn Lue sends message to Steve Ballmer after first Clippers win of 2026-27 season

The LA Clippers defeated the Sacramento Kings in their home opener on Wednesday night, thoroughly outplaying the Kings in the first game of the season for both teams.

Darius Garland News / Field Level Media / October 22

Darius Garland's 30 points propel Clippers past Kings

Darius Garland scored 30 points, Brook Lopez added 17 points with 11 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers moved on from a tumultuous offseason to earn a 121-96 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings in the season opener for both teams Wednesday at Inglewood, Calif.

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NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Final Injury Report for Kings-Clippers: Will Brandon Ingram, Malik Monk Play?

The Los Angeles Clippers are at home Wednesday night as they host the Sacramento Kings in their 2026-27 NBA season opener. Los Angeles enters the new season

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Steve Ballmer News / Fadeaway World / October 21

Blake Griffin Opens Up About Steve Ballmer Handshake Incident After Clippers Trade Backlash

Blake Griffin still does not understand how running back to the locker room made him the villain after the Los Angeles Clippers traded him in 2018. Revisiting

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / October 21

3 Clippers Who Are Entering Their Final Season in LA

The Los Angeles Clippers kick off the 2026-27 season at home against the Sacramento Kings. They would love to get off to a hot start to build some momentum early, but a deadly schedule awaits them.

WNBA News

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NBA News / Field Level Media / October 20

Clippers hoping to move on, Kings hoping to move up in new season

While the Los Angeles Clippers will wade into an uncertain new era, the Sacramento Kings will be out to take a step forward with a young roster as the California rivals meet to open the season Wednesday at Inglewood, Calif.

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 20

Blake Griffin reveals how he really feels about the LA Clippers heavy punishment after Kawhi Leonard investigation

Former Los Angeles Clippers superstar Blake Griffin has given his thoughts on the team’s current situation. The LA Clippers were dealt the heaviest punishment possible following the NBA investigation into circumventing the league’s salary cap rules.

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20

The extreme lengths Blake Griffin won’t go to get No. 32 jersey retired by Clippers

Blake Griffin is one of the greatest players in Clippers history. In his era, he brought immense success to the organization. Led by Griffin, Chris Paul,

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Donald Sterling News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20

Blake Griffin rips ‘cheap’ Ex-Clippers owner Donald Sterling ‘among a lot of the more serious problems’

Former Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin criticized former team owner Donald Sterling for his unwillingness to spend money during his tenure, contrasting his leadership with Steve Ballmer’s approach as the franchise prepares to begin the 2026-27 NBA regular season.

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 19

Clippers player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season

The LA Clippers are in a state of uncertainty. Following the NBA’s ruling regarding Kawhi Leonard’s sponsorship deals and the team’s role in helping facilitate them, Steve Ballmer, Gillian Zucker and Lawrence Frank have all been suspended for varying amounts of time.

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Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / October 19

The One Surprise Decision That Will Define the Clippers Season

The Los Angeles Clippers kick off the 2026-27 NBA season on Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings. The fanbase is desperately hoping to forget all about the Kawhi Leonard saga and is looking forward to focusing on the season.

Blake Wesley News / Hoops Rumors / October 17

Clippers Cut Blake Wesley, Three Others

Ahead of the regular season, the Clippers have waived four players, announcing on Saturday (via Twitter) that guard Blake Wesley, center Nathan Mensah, and wings Miye Oni and Jahmyl Telfort have been cut.

Kawhi Leonard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

3 Los Angeles Clippers bold season predictions after Kawhi Leonard trade, scandal leave franchise gutted

Reality is about to hit the Los Angeles Clippers hard. It’s hard to fault the Clippers for selling the farm to bring in Kawhi Leonard back in 2019. But their gambit did not work.

Brandon Ingram News / Hoops Rumors / October 15

Brandon Ingram Returns To On-Court Work

The Clippers have been short-handed throughout preseason, but there’s hope that reinforcements could be getting closer. Brandon Ingram has started on-court work, though he is still not expected to be ready for the start of the season, Mark Medina writes (via Twitter).

Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Wire / October 14

Clippers waive Cam Christie ahead of salary guarantee deadline

Cam Christie’s next season with the Clippers was about to become considerably more expensive. Los Angeles decided to move on instead. The Clippers announced Wednesday that they have waived the third-year guard, one day before his $2.3 million salary would have become fully guaranteed.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Fadeaway World / October 14

Rui Hachimura Sends Blunt Message To Yuki Kawamura After Clippers Waive Him

With the NBA’s opening night deadline less than a week away, teams will be extremely busy finalizing their rosters ahead of the new season. Obviously, this suggests that several players are being cut in the process, and for the Los Angeles Clippers, the latest casualty has been Yuki Kawamura.

Los Angeles Clippers News / EssentiallySports / October 14

'I Don’t Think He Gets a Fair Chance': Ty Lue Defends 5-Foot-7 Yuki Kawamura Over Height Doubts After Clippers Waive Him

The roster dilemma hit the Los Angeles Clippers a week before the regular season begins and it’s cost a fan favorite. Our dreams of seeing the Samurai share the floor with another Japanese star were squashed after Yuki Kawamura was cut from the final roster.

Steve Ballmer News / EssentiallySports / October 9

'Clippers Are Cursed': Matt Barnes Calls for Name Change After Kawhi Leonard-Steve Ballmer Scandal

Matt Barnes believes that LA Clippers need more than another roster overhaul to escape their latest crisis. The former NBA Champion thinks the franchise should change something fundamental, arguing that years of controversy have left an unwanted legacy attached to the organization.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Wire / October 7

Clippers’ Ty Lue on losing Max Strus: ‘We are going to miss that tremendously’

Max Strus doesn’t need the ball to keep a defense occupied. That’s a big part of what the Clippers will be missing while he recovers from a foot injury.