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Rui Hachimura Rui Hachimura inks two-year deal with Clippers
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 5:42 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Rui Hachimura has agreed to a two-year, $28 million deal with the Clippers.
Analysis: According to Charania, the Lakers didn't cooperate on a potential sign-and-trade, so Hachimura took his talents across town to Inglewood. The Clippers have Derrick Jones Jr. and limited depth at PF, so Hachimura should be an immediate starter. In three full seasons with the Lakers, Hachimura averaged 12 points and 4.2 rebounds while knocking down 42.6% of his three-point attempts. |
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Jordan Miller Jordan Miller signs three-year deal with Clippers
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 9:35 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports Jordan Miller has signed a three-year, $15.3 million deal with the Clippers.
Analysis: Miller entered restricted free agency this summer but opted to return to the Clippers for another three seasons. They selected him with the 48th pick in 2023, and after playing sparingly through his first two seasons, he took on a much larger role for the Clippers over the final three months of last year. With Keaton Wagler, Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick now in town, Miller's role may look smaller than it did down the stretch of last season. |
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Bogdan Bogdanovic Shams: Houston to sign Bogdan Bogdanovi? to deal
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 6:11 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Rockets have agreed to a one-year deal with veteran Bogdan Bogdanovi?.
Analysis: The deal to bring in Bogdanovic gives Houston more floor spacing around its top offensive players. The veteran wing dealt with injuries throughout the 2025-26 season with the Clippers, which left him on the outskirts of the nightly rotation for chunks of the season and decreased overall production. However, he's a proven shooter and secondary ball handler, which should be beneficial for Houston if he can round back into form. He is not expected to have much fantasy value during the 2026-27 season. |
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Gradey Dick Report: Gradey Dick traded to Clippers
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 9:57 AM
Shams Charania
The Clippers have reportedly acquired Gradey Dick, Brandon Ingram, two first-round picks, one pick swap and two second-round picks from the Raptors for Kawhi Leonard.
Analysis: The 13th overall pick in the 2023 draft, Gradey had an uneven three seasons in Toronto. The 2024-25 campaign was his best, but it was a season when injuries decimated the Raptors. As part of a healthier rotation in 2025-26, Gradey averaged 6.0 points and 1.9 rebounds in 14.0 minutes. While a capable shooter, he goes to a situation in Los Angeles in which consistent rotation minutes may be challenging to come by. Gradey is worth holding onto in dynasty leagues, but redraft league managers may want to look elsewhere for late-round value. |
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Brandon Ingram Brandon Ingram sent to Clippers in Kawhi trade
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 9:57 AM
Shams Charania
The Raptors sent Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, one pick swap and two second-round picks to the Clippers in exchange for Kawhi Leonard.
Analysis: While Ingram had an excellent first season in Toronto, the Raptors did not hesitate to reunite with Kawhi Leonard when the opportunity presented itself. He appeared in 77 regular-season games for the Raptors, the most since his rookie season, posting averages of 21.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.8 three-pointers while shooting 47.7 percent from the field and 82.0 percent from the foul line. Ingram does not offer the same all-around skill set as Leonard, but he'll slot into the spot within the Clippers' starting lineup. As long as he's available, Ingram can approach top-50 fantasy value, but the injury history usually pushes his ADP down a round. |
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Bradley Beal Report: Bradley Beal to opt out of contract
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 9:44 AM
Chris Haynes
NBA insider Chris Haynes reports that Bradley Beal has opted out of his contract and will become an unrestricted free agent.
Analysis: Beal has struggled to remain healthy in recent years, having appeared in 60 games just once in his last seven seasons. The 2025-26 campaign was the low point, as knee and hip injuries limited him to six games, with the latter requiring season-ending surgery. Had Beal exercised his player option to remain with the Clippers, he would have received a contract worth $5.26 million. Instead, he'll hit unrestricted free agency. At his best, he's capable of offering excellent fantasy value. However, due to the injuries, Beal is not a trustworthy option for fantasy managers. |
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Kawhi Leonard Report: Clippers, Raptors engaged in Kawhi talks
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 6:50 AM
ESPN
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Clippers and Raptors have engaged in trade talks surrounding Kawhi Leonard.
Analysis: As recently as last week, the Clippers reportedly had no desire to move on from Leonard. However, according to Monday's report, the franchise's failure to make a long-term commitment to the seven-time All-NBA selection has opened up the possibility of Leonard being traded. He's entering the final season of his contract with a base salary of $50.3 million, and Leonard's representatives have reportedly told other teams that Toronto is the only team he would consider signing an extension with. Leonard moving east would represent both the Raptors' desire to join the Eastern Conference's elite and the Clippers' pivot to a rebuild that's likely to feature lottery pick Keaton Wagler. |
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Kawhi Leonard Fischer: Clippers determined to keep Kawhi Leonard
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 7:06 AM
Jake Fischer
The Clippers are determined to keep Kawhi Leonard and his first choice is to remain with the team, according to NBA Insider Jake Fischer.
Analysis: Nothing is going to happen with Leonard until the NBA concludes its investigation into whether or not the Clippers circumvented the salary cap to compensate the 34-year-old forward. For now, the Clippers are determined to keep Leonard and his preference is to remain with the team. The Raptors have genuine interest and Leonard would be open to signing an extension with the Raptors or the Spurs in the event of a trade, according to Fischer. On the other hand, Leonard wouldn't be open to an extension if dealt to the Pistons or the Heat. The results of the investigation and Leonard's future will continue to be a storyline to watch this offseason. Stay tuned. |
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Kawhi Leonard Windhorst: Pistons to be in line for Kawhi Leonard
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 5:29 AM
Get Up
ESPN's Brian Windhorst said the Pistons want to be in line for Kawhi Leonard in the event that the Clippers decide to trade him.
Analysis: Appearing on ESPN's Get Up Thursday morning, Windhorst once again linked the Pistons' recent cap-saving move of trading forward Isaiah Stewart to an eventual pursuit of big name targets, a list which includes Leonard. Windhorst noted that the Pistons have already missed out on Austin Reaves and Tyler Herro and could be looking at Leonard next. Just don't expect a resolution soon with the NBA still investigating whether the Clippers circumvented the league's salary cap to compensate Leonard. Once that investigation concludes, Windhorst said, Leonard will either get a contract extension or be traded and the Pistons have become a team to watch if he's made available. |
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Xavier Cooks ATL selects Narcisse Ngoy at No. 57, sent to LAC
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 4:23 PM
Jon Chepkevich
Hawks selected Narcisse Ngoy with the No. 57 pick in the NBA Draft.
Analysis: The 7-foot-1 Ngoy initially committed to attend Auburn in March before deciding to enter his name into the NBA Draft. With a 7-foot-7 wingspan, he brings some impressive physical tools to the table. However, his skill set is raw, especially on the offensive end. Even with the Clippers, who acquired the pick from the Hawks, getting a bit younger, Ngoy will be stashed at Auburn. Worth selecting in dynasty leagues, Ngoy won't get the opportunity to provide value in redraft leagues until 2027. |
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Xavier Cooks NYK selects Nick Martinelli at No. 55, traded to LAC
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 4:13 PM
Knicks selected Nick Martinelli with the No. 55 pick in the NBA Draft.
Analysis: After coming off the bench for most of his first two seasons at Northwestern, Martinelli was one of the best players in the Big Ten each of his last two seasons. Leading the conference in scoring both seasons, the 6-foot-7 forward averaged 23.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.4 three-pointers in 2025-26, shooting 51.0 percent from the field, 41.7 percent from three and 80.9 percent from the foul line. A capable scorer on all three levels, the question for Martinelli is whether he can defend well enough to stick. The pick has been moved twice, with the Knicks sending it to Houston and the Rockets moving it to the Clippers in a separate deal. |
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Xavier Cooks Clippers select F Baba Miller with 36th pick
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 2:47 PM
Clippers selected Baba Miller with the No. 36 pick in the NBA Draft.
Analysis: After two seasons at Florida State, Miller played one season each at Florida Atlantic and Cincinnati, and he was most productive as a senior. In 31 games, the 6-foot-10 forward averaged 13.0 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.2 blocks, shooting 52.9 percent from the field and 65.8 percent from the foul line. Miller did not offer much value as a perimeter shooter in college, and improvement in that area will determine his value at the NBA level. Miller won't replace what they lost by trading away Ivica Zubac, but he should help the Clippers on the glass after they were one of the worst rebounding teams in the league following the trade deadline. |
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Xavier Cooks Clippers nab Keaton Wagler with 5th overall pick
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 2:40 PM
Clippers selected Keaton Wagler with the No. 5 overall pick in the NBA Draft.
Analysis: Wagler came off the bench to begin his freshman season, but things changed when Illinois lost Kylan Boswell to a broken hand. In addition to moving into the starting five, the 6-foot-5 Wagler had the ball in his hands more, and he took full advantage. Averaging 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 0.9 steals and 2.4 three-pointers, Wagler shot 44.5 percent from the field, 39.7 percent from three and 79.6 percent from the foul line. Wagler can both score and facilitate, and he has the length needed to affect passing lanes defensively. The Clippers' acquired this pick from the Pacers in the Ivica Zubac trade, and the gamble paid off. Wagler should start alongside Darius Garland in the backcourt, where he'll see plenty of reps both on and off the ball. Worst case scenario, he plays a large reserve role as Garland's backup in year one, though he should be a big part of this franchise's future. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Mathurin contributes 23/3/2/3 line off bench
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 7:25 PM
Bennedict Mathurin led the Clippers with 23 points (7-of-11 FGs), three rebounds, two assists, three steals and five three-pointers in a 126-121 loss to the Warriors on Wednesday.
Analysis: There were certainly some lows for Mathurin in April, but he was able to end his first season as a Clipper with back-to-back 20-point outings. There aren't any questions about his scoring ability, but he hasn't been able to contribute value in other categories consistently, and that is unlikely to change next season. He's still a talented young guard, and he played well in this game, but that shouldn't change how fantasy managers view him heading into next season. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard held to 21 points in play-in loss
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 7:23 PM
Kawhi Leonard finished with 21 points (8-of-17 FGs), seven rebounds, three assists, one three-pointer and five turnovers against the Warriors on Wednesday.
Analysis: In what was an amazing season for Leonard, it ended on a sour note. He played in 65 games and had one of the best offensive seasons of his career. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to bring some of that magic into the play-in tournament. His five turnovers were the most he has had in a game since February. Kawhi will turn 35 in June, which certainly means there will be rumors and questions floating around about the Clippers' chances of building a contender around him. Regardless, Leonard is still one of the most talented players in basketball and will have a chance to be a fantasy superstar once again next season, no matter who he suits up for. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland produces 21/5/8 line vs. GSW
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 7:19 PM
Darius Garland contributed 21 points (8-of-15 FGs), five rebounds, eight assists, one steal and two three-pointers against the Warriors on Wednesday.
Analysis: Prior to fouling out, Garland was able to have a productive night in his postseason debut for the Clippers. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough for them to stay alive and have a chance to make the playoffs. Garland was acquired at the trade deadline in a deal that sent James Harden to Cleveland. He has been limited by a toe injury for over a year, but when he was finally able to make his debut for the Clippers, he was able to close the year out with a productive stretch. The former All-Star will be a pivotal piece for the Clippers moving forward. |
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Isaiah Jackson Isaiah Jackson (ankle) available vs. Golden State
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 2:55 PM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Jackson (ankle) is available to play against the Warriors on Wednesday.
Analysis: Jackson will be good to go, making this his first appearance since March 27. He has typically filled out the backup center minutes behind Brook Lopez, but in an elimination game, the rotations could look different, especially since it has been nearly three weeks since Jackson last suited up. |
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Isaiah Jackson Isaiah Jackson (ankle) upgraded to probable
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 10:07 AM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Jackson (ankle) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Jackson has been sidelined since March 27, but after practicing fully on Tuesday, he is now expected to make his return for the Clippers' win-or-go-home matchup with the Warriors. He'll likely occupy some of the backup center minutes behind Brook Lopez. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard (ankle) not on injury report vs. GS
Tue, Apr 14, 2026, 2:30 PM
NBA Injury Report
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is not longer on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Leonard is off the injury report and should be back in the starting lineup vs. the Warriors. The two-time Finals MVP averaged a career-high 27.9 points per game this regular season. He'll play a pivotal role for the Clippers as they look to avoid elimination. |
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Isaiah Jackson Isaiah Jackson (ankle) practiced fully on Tuesday
Tue, Apr 14, 2026, 9:37 AM
Law Murray
Isaiah Jackson (ankle) fully participated in Tuesday's practice, including 5-on-5.
Analysis: Jackson has been out since spraining his ankle during a March 27 win over the Pacers, leaving the Clippers without a legitimate backup center. John Collins has filled the void in Jackson's absence and would continue to do so if he can't return for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Warriors. |
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