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Kawamura registered 10 points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four assists and two steals across 14 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 114-106 preseason loss to the Raptors.
Kawamura made the most of his limited playing time, shooting efficiently while contributing as both a playmaker and defender. His two steals were noticeable, as they highlighted his defensive activity, and he finished with a plus-12 rating, the Clippers' second-highest mark behind Jahmyl Telfort. The performance offered an encouraging glimpse of his ability to provide energy and offensive creation off the bench. However, it remains to be seen whether his preseason showing will be enough to earn a roster spot ahead of Opening Night.
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Clippers' Brook Lopez: Grabs seven rebounds in limited action
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Lopez finished with six points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds, an assist and a block across 15 minutes in Saturday's 114-106 preseason loss to the Raptors.
Lopez provided a solid presence on the glass, leading the Clippers' starters with seven rebounds despite playing just 15 minutes. Lopez's abbreviated workload limited his scoring opportunities, but his rebounding production was encouraging. That said, he's expected to open the season as the No. 2 center behind Isaiah Jackson, though a strong showing in the final preseason games could change that. The veteran is still an imposing presence on the glass who can hit threes, so that should give him steady minutes regardless of whether he starts or comes off the bench.
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Clippers' Darius Garland: Hands out four assists in loss
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Garland recorded 11 points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and four assists across 19 minutes in Saturday's 114-106 preseason loss to the Raptors.
Garland struggled to find his shooting rhythm, but he contributed as a facilitator, leading the Clippers' starters with four assists while committing just one turnover. The veteran guard played fewer than 20 minutes as Los Angeles distributed playing time throughout its roster, but fantasy managers shouldn't be worried about the limited playing time. He's penciled as the starting floor general ahead of the regular-season opener against the Kings on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
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Clippers' Rui Hachimura: Scores 14 points in preseason loss
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Hachimura scored 14 points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT) while adding three rebounds, an assist and a steal across 19 minutes in Saturday's 114-106 preseason loss to the Raptors.
Hachimura earned half of his scoring output from the charity stripe, but he still made his presence felt in a limited cameo, although no starter outside of Cam Christie played more than 20 minutes. Hachimura is expected to be the Clippers' starting power forward once the regular season starts, so it makes sense for the team to monitor his workload during the preseason.
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Clippers' Isaiah Jackson: Not starting Saturday
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Jackson is not in the Clippers' starting lineup against the Raptors for Saturday's preseason game.
Brook Lopez will instead get the start Saturday, with Jackson coming off the bench. Jackson logged four points, four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and a steal over 16 minutes in the Clippers' 104-101 win over the Warriors during this past Sunday's preseason opener.
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Clippers' Cam Christie: Will start sans Strus
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Christie will start Saturday's preseason game against the Raptors, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
With Max Strus (foot) sidelined, Christie is getting the first crack as the starting shooting guard. He's come off the bench in each of his first 68 regular-season games, so his new role may take some time to get used to.
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Clippers' Brook Lopez: Starting Saturday
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Lopez is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason matchup with the Raptors, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Head coach Tyronn Lue will use the preseason to find what groups mesh best, so a strong showing from Lopez on Saturday would help his case for a starting role. As a starter last season, Lopez averaged 10.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.8 triples and 1.3 blocks per contest on 45/37/74 shooting splits.
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Clippers' Jahmyl Telfort: Signs Exhibit 10 deal
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Telfort signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Clippers on Wednesday, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Telfort is set to compete for a spot on the Clippers' regular-season roster. The organization now owns his G League rights, so the 25-year-old will likely join the G League's San Diego Clippers if he's waived.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Limited in Wednesday's work
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Sanders (hip) was limited to individual player development work and did not take part in five-on-five activity Wednesday, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports. Azarly adds that the Clippers said Sanders is day-to-day.
With Sanders having already missed the Clippers' preseason opener due to a left hip impingement, his continued limitations in practice suggest he still isn't back to full activity. The day-to-day designation keeps him in play to suit up at some point this preseason, but his availability for upcoming exhibition action remains uncertain until he resumes five-on-five work.
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Clippers' Bradley Beal: Sits out 5-on-5 work
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Beal (knee) isn't participating in five-on-five work and is doing individual player development work, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports. Azarly adds that the Clippers said Wednesday that Beal is continuing to have inflammation managed.
With Beal already set to miss the start of training camp, it sounds like the veteran guard still hasn't progressed to full-contact work. His continued knee inflammation keeps his ramp-up timeline uncertain and suggests the Clippers will continue to manage his workload in camp.
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Clippers' Max Strus: Will be re-evaluated in four weeks
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Strus has been diagnosed with a partially torn plantar fascia in his right foot and he will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Plantar fascia injuries can be tricky to recover from, with the only remedy typically being prolonged rest, so don't be surprised if Strus' absence extends well beyond this initial four-week window. With Strus now set to miss at least the first few weeks of the season, and Bradley Beal (knee) uncertain for opening night, Keaton Wagler could be thrust into the first unit sooner than expected.
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Clippers' Kris Dunn: Minor role in preseason
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Dunn recorded three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound, one steal and one block in six minutes off the bench during Sunday's 104-101 preseason win over Golden State.
Dunn saw only six minutes while Darius Garland handled the bulk of the point-guard duties with the first unit. However, Max Strus exited with an injury after starting at shooting guard, potentially opening additional opportunities for Dunn as the Clippers work through several early-season injuries.
Wagler totaled 15 points (3-15 FG, 1-11 3Pt, 8-9 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 30 minutes during Sunday's 104-101 preseason win over the Warriors.
Wagler struggled badly from beyond the arc in his preseason debut, but the No. 5 overall pick still filled the stat sheet and knocked down the go-ahead jumper with 14 seconds remaining. The rookie's team-high 30 minutes are encouraging, though he'll face plenty of competition for touches in a veteran-heavy Clippers rotation.
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Clippers' Darius Garland: Perfect from field
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Garland recorded 15 points (4-4 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six assists and three rebounds in 15 minutes during Sunday's 104-101 preseason win over the Warriors.
Garland was extremely efficient in his brief appearance, accounting for 15 points on only four field-goal attempts while committing just one turnover. The veteran guard is coming off a 2025-26 regular season in which he averaged 18.8 points and 6.7 assists per game, and he remains firmly entrenched as one of the Clippers' primary offensive initiators.
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Clippers' Isaiah Jackson: Swats two shots Sunday
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Jackson finished with four points (2-3 FG), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 16 minutes during Sunday's 104-101 preseason win over the Warriors.
Jackson started over Brook Lopez and was limited to the first half as planned. The 24-year-old is competing with Lopez for the starting center job and has spent time with the first unit during training camp, making that battle worth monitoring throughout the preseason.
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Clippers' Rui Hachimura: Nets 21 points in 15 minutes
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Hachimura racked up 21 points (8-11 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and one block across 15 minutes in Sunday's 104-101 preseason win over the Warriors.
Hachimura had the hot hand early, and despite logging just 15 minutes, his 21 points were a game-high. He's making a strong case to open the year as a starter with Brandon Ingram (Achilles) sidelined, and he could be a solid source of points and triples this season.
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Clippers' Max Strus: Won't return Sunday
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Strus will not return to Sunday's preseason game against the Warriors due to a right foot injury, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Strus appeared to tweak his foot while making a cut in the first quarter. Keaton Wagler figures to see more playing time with Strus out.
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Clippers' Max Strus: Heads to locker room Sunday
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Strus exited Sunday's preseason game against the Warriors due to an apparent right ankle injury, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Strus exited in the first quarter straight to the locker room, seemingly favoring his right foot or ankle. Keaton Wagler could see some extra run if Strus is unable to return.
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Clippers' Max Strus: Starting Sunday
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Strus is in the starting lineup for Sunday's preseason opener against the Warriors, but he will only be available for the first half of play, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Strus has the edge to start over Keaton Wagler to begin the season, as he has chemistry with Darius Garland from their time together in Cleveland. With Brandon Ingram (Achilles) and Bradley Beal (knee) banged up, Strus should see an expanded role with the Clippers.
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Clippers' Brook Lopez: Not starting preseason opener
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Lopez won't start Sunday's preseason game against the Warriors, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
The veteran big man will come off the bench in favor of Isaiah Jackson. Lopez and Jackson are expected to compete for the starting center role ahead of the regular season, though it's worth noting that Jackson has spent time working with the first unit in training camp.
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