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Rui Hachimura Rui Hachimura scores team-high 16 points vs. DEN
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 7:18 PM
Rui Hachimura amassed 16 points (5-of-12 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), five rebounds, one assist, two steals and three three-pointers in Wednesday's exhibition against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Whether with the Wizards or the Lakers, Hachimura never seemed consistently reliable in fantasy leagues. That may change with the Clippers, especially with Brandon Ingram recovering from a partially ruptured Achilles tendon. The scoring will need to come from somewhere, and Hachimura may be the team's best currently healthy option outside of Darius Garland. The late-round ADP in Yahoo leagues is fair, with fantasy managers hoping that Rui starts the regular season off strong. |
Xavier Cooks Keaton Wagler hits three three-pointers vs. Denver
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 7:15 PM
Keaton Wagler tallied 12 points (4-of-9 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, four assists and three three-pointers in Wednesday's exhibition against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Wagler started Wednesday's preseason finale and played 28 minutes. Even with Kris Dunn expected to be ready for the start of the regular season, injuries to Brandon Ingram, Bradley Beal and Max Strus mean that the lottery pick out of Illinois should play regular minutes immediately. Wagler may not be the most reliable option in redraft leagues, but he will be highly valuable in dynasty leagues. |
Isaiah Jackson Isaiah Jackson starts preseason finale vs. Denver
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 7:13 PM
Isaiah Jackson accounted for nine points (4-of-8 FGs), five rebounds, three assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Wednesday's exhibition against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Wednesday's game was the Clippers' last preseason game, so it's fair to question how much of a âdress rehearsalâ it was for Tyronn Lue's team. Jackson started again and played 26 minutes, while veteran Brook Lopez (nine points, two rebounds, one assist and one three-pointer) logged eight minutes off the bench. If Jackson can lock down the starting job, his upside would make him worthy of late-round consideration in drafts. And even if he doesn't start, the Clippers will be light on centers until Yanic Konan Niederhäuser is cleared to return from the foot injury that ended his 2025-26 season in March. |
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Rui Hachimura Rui Hachimura scores 14 in preseason game
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 2:49 PM
Rui Hachimura poured in a team-high 14 points (3-of-8 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 18 minutes in Saturday's preseason game against the Raptors.
Analysis: With little proven scoring help around him, Hachimura figures to shoulder an outsized offensive burden in his Clippers debut, with most of the opposing defense focused on containing Darius Garland. He got to the line for seven free-throw attempts and led Los Angeles with 14 first-half points. He dropped 21 points in his preseason debut earlier this week. He's a decent late-round pick in deeper fantasy leagues based on the volume he figures to generate as one of the few reliable scoring threats for Los Angeles. |
Darius Garland Darius Garland scores 11 in preseason contest
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 2:46 PM
Darius Garland notched 11 points (4-of-11 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs) and four assists over 19 minutes in Saturday's preseason game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Garland led the Clippers with 11 field-goal attempts in the opening half, but connected on just four of them, including 1-of-4 from three-point range. He figures to serve as the team's primary offensive catalyst, from both a scoring and playmaking standpoint, which keeps him an early-round pick in all fantasy formats. |
Max Strus Max Strus (foot) out at least four weeks
Mon, Oct 5, 2026, 1:07 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk
Max Strus (foot) will be re-evaluated in four weeks after injuring his right foot during Sunday's exhibition against the Warriors.
Analysis: Strus exited his unofficial Clippers debut in the first half after five minutes. On Monday, it was learned that he suffered a partial tear of the plantar fascia in his right foot and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. With Brandon Ingram (heel/Achilles) also out, Strus' injury pushes rookie Keaton Wagler up draft boards. The rookie logged 30 minutes on Sunday and could take on a significant workload if Bradley Beal also isn't ready for the regular season. |
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Rui Hachimura Rui Hachimura drops 21 in Clippers debut
Mon, Oct 5, 2026, 5:37 AM
Rui Hachimura finished with 21 points, five rebounds, a blocked shot and four triples across 15 minutes in Sunday's 104-101 preseason win over the Warriors.
Analysis: Hachimura moved from crypto.com Arena to Intuit Dome in the offseason after inking a two-year deal with the Clippers, and he figures to be an integral part of the team's offensive gameplan. Hachimura's current ADP suggests he can be had in the ninth or 10th rounds of fantasy drafts, making him a strong value. |
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Xavier Cooks Keaton Wagler hits go-ahead jumper in win over GSW
Mon, Oct 5, 2026, 5:30 AM
Keaton Wagler finished Sunday's win over the Warriors with 15 points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals, a blocked shot and a triple across 30 minutes.
Analysis: The rookie led all players in minutes and FGA (15). He shot just 3-of-15 from the floor and 1-of-11 from beyond the arc, but he came in clutch when it counted. Wagler scored nine points in the final frame, including a go-ahead step-back 19-footer with 14 seconds left to give the Clippers a 102-101 lead which they would not relinquish. Wagler should be heavily involved in LA's rotation from Day 1, making him an interesting, late-round selection in 12-team fantasy basketball leagues. |
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Max Strus Max Strus (foot) exits during first half
Sun, Oct 4, 2026, 5:37 PM
Joey Linn
Max Strus (foot) exited Sunday's exhibition against the Warriors during the first half.
Analysis: While the Clippers won their preseason opener on Sunday, beating the Warriors 104-101, Strus' injury dampened the mood. He played five minutes before leaving the game with a non-contact right foot injury. The plan is to evaluate Strus' foot when the team returns to Los Angeles, but he could miss an extended period of time. With Brandon Ingram (heel/Achilles) already out, the Clippers don't need to take another hit to their wing depth. |
Brandon Ingram Brandon Ingram (Achilles) to miss start of season
Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 8:05 AM
Tomer Azarly
NBA writer Tomer Azarly reports that the Clippers found a partially torn Achilles in Brandon Ingram's foot following heel surgery, and he will not be ready for the start of the 2026-27 season.
Analysis: This is a major blow for the Clippers as they enter the post-Kawhi Leonard era. During his media availability, Ingram said he's considered week-to-week. With BI on the shelf, Max Strus, Keaton Wagler and Gradey Dick are all candidates to see increased run. The rookie Wagler has the most upside and makes for a fine, late-round selection in fantasy drafts. |
Gradey Dick Gradey Dick headed to Clippers in Kawhi trade
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 8:56 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Clippers acquired Gradey Dick, Brandon Ingram and draft capital from the Raptors for Kawhi Leonard.
Analysis: The 13th overall pick in the 2023 draft, Gradey will get a change of scenery after three inconsistent seasons in Toronto. After making 54 starts in his second season, the 6-foot-6 wing saw his opportunities decrease sharply last season, with his playing time dropping from 29.4 to 14.0 minutes per game. However, while the trade gives Gradey a fresh start, the Clippers also added Max Strus and Keaton Wagler this offseason, not to mention Ingram. Getting the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball will be challenging for Gradey this season. |
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Brandon Ingram Shams: LAC, TOR agree to Ingram, Leonard trade
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 8:56 AM
Shams Charania
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Clippers and Raptors have officially agreed to the trade that will send Kawhi Leonard to Toronto and Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick to the Clippers.
Analysis: The trade, which was agreed upon on June 30, was held up due to an ongoing investigation surrounding salary cap circumvention by the Clippers in regard to paying Leonard. Sanctions have been levied in that matter, and the two teams will proceed with the blockbuster deal. |
Kawhi Leonard Report: Kawhi trade could be completed soon
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 3:22 AM
The Athletic
According to The Athletic, the trade that would send Kawhi Leonard to Toronto could be completed âin the coming days.â
Analysis: The Clippers and Raptors agreed to a deal that would send Leonard to Toronto in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and future draft compensation in July. However, an investigation into Leonard's contract with the Clippers put those plans on hold. The Justice Department has opened its own investigation into the deal, but the NBA concluded its probe and penalized the Clippers on September 2. With Clippers governor Steve Ballmer accepting the ruling after initially vowing to fight, the door may now open for the Leonard trade to be completed soon. Kawhi was with the Raptors players in Miami for their minicamp last week but worked out individually because the trade wasn't official. |
Bradley Beal Bradley Beal to switch jersey number from 0 to 3
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 3:30 PM
Etienne Catalan
Bradley Beal will wear No. 3 for the Clippers during the 2026-27 season.
Analysis: Beal wore No. 0 for his first season with the Clippers, allowing then-teammate Chris Paul to keep his No. 3 jersey for his farewell season in Los Angeles. But with Paul now retired, Beal will reclaim the jersey number ahead of the 2026-27 season. The veteran guard played just six regular-season games for the Clippers last season before suffering a season-ending hip injury. He averaged 8.2 points and 1.7 assists in just over 20 minutes per game. |
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Kawhi Leonard Stein: Kawhi restricted to individual workouts
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 9:55 AM
Marc Stein
NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer report that Kawhi Leonard joined the Raptors for an organized minicamp in Miami but was working out individually.
Analysis: Although Leonard's return to Toronto was initially agreed to in July, the NBA's investigation into his contracts with the Clippers delayed the transaction. The investigation has since concluded, with Leonard receiving a $700,000 fine, the Clippers losing five first-round picks and being forced to pay a $30 million fine, and Steve Ballmer, Lawrence Frank, and Gillian Rucker receiving suspensions ranging from six months to one year. However, the Clippers have not agreed to the trade because they reportedly need to finalize their new front-office structure while Frank is unavailable. As a result, Leonard could only work out individually while the Raptors went through their paces in Miami. As long as the deal is completed in time for training camp, fantasy managers have nothing to worry about regarding Leonard's value. If not, that would put another dent in his value along with the availability concerns. |
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Kawhi Leonard Shams: NBA dishes out punishments to Kawhi, LAC
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 10:38 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports the NBA will strip the Clippers of five first-round picks, fine owner Steve Ballmer $30 million and issue suspensions for Ballmer, Lawrence Frank and Gillian Rucker as a result of the Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention investigation.
Analysis: Leonard will reportedly also have to pay $700,000 in restitution for improper benefits by the Clippers for his uncle and former business representative Dennis Robertson, who has also been banned from all business dealings in the NBA. Both Ballmer and Rucker have been suspended for a year, while Frank's suspension is for six months. The picks the Clippers will lose are from 2029-2033, though they have a few extra picks during that stretch from the Kawhi and Ivica Zubac trades. The Leonard trade should officially go through now that the investigation is complete. |
Jordan Miller Jordan Miller undergoes shoulder surgery
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 1:03 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Jordan Miller underwent surgery on a torn left rotator cuff and will be reevaluated in six months.
Analysis: Miller's injury could mean additional run for Keaton Wagler and Kris Dunn, though the pair will compete with Gradey Dick, Bradley Beal and Darius Garland for minutes. |
Bennedict Mathurin Report: Pelicans remain interested in Mathurin
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 3:37 AM
Bleacher Report
NBA insider Jake Fischer reports that the Pelicans remain the one âaggressive suitorâ for restricted free agent Bennedict Mathurin.
Analysis: Like Detroit's Jalen Duren, Mathurin's status as a restricted free agent has made the task of landing a contract a challenging one. Few teams have the cap space to make the former lottery pick an attractive offer, and the Clippers also have to factor in the Kawhi Leonard trade, which the Raptors paused while the NBA investigates his contract. According to Fischer, the Pelicans remain interested in adding Mathurin via sign-and-trade. However, with more players becoming trade-eligible in September, that may have to wait. Another option for Mathurin is to accept the Clippers' qualifying offer, which would make him an unrestricted free agent next summer. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland (toe) says he's fully recovered
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 4:33 AM
Cyro Asseo
Darius Garland says he's fully recovered from the toe injury that plagued him over the last two seasons.
Analysis: In an interview with Cyro Asseo, Garland revealed that he had torn ligaments in his foot but is now fully healthy after a full offseason of recovery. He should play a significant role for the new-look Clippers and, if his health holds, remain a strong fantasy option as one of the team's primary playmakers. |
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Max Strus Max Strus rerouted to Clippers in Watson trade
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 2:40 PM
Shams Charania
Max Strus has been traded to the Clippers as part of the three-team deal that sent Peyton Watson to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Strus will get a fresh start after three seasons in Cleveland. His defense and floor spacing should help make an immediate impact for the Clippers as they look to establish a new identity in the post-Kawhi Leonard era. Strus could start alongside Darius Garland, but his presence in a crowded backcourt will make the rotation difficult to project. Kris Dunn, Bennedict Mathurin (RFA) and Gradey Dick all stand to lose out on minutes with Strus on the squad. |
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