Lakers’ two-way guard Chris Mañon is emerging as a potential secret weapon as the 2026‑27 season kicks off. While he hasn’t cracked the NBA rotation, Mañon dominates the Coachella Valley Lakers, scoring 34 points and grabbing 14 rebounds in a 2‑0 season win over the San Diego Clippers on Nov. 9. He averages 19.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and shoots 46.3% from the field, while leading the Lakers in defensive rating last year. Coach JJ Redick praises his development, especially his rebounding and defense, suggesting Mañon could soon earn a regular spot with the big‑club Lakers.
The Los Angeles Lakers need a backup center upgrade, and Sandro Mamukelashvili proves Brook Lopez would be a fantastic fit.
A courtside photo taken by photographer Wally Skalij at the November 13 Clippers‑Thunder NBA game went viral after showing influencer Brittany Renner in a revealing outfit. Renner, who posted the image on X, confirmed her identity, prompting widespread online chatter. The game itself was a nail‑biter, with the Los Angeles Clippers edging Oklahoma City 113‑112 thanks to Darius Garland’s late three‑point play, while Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander tallied 40 points for the Thunder. Skalij, a celebrated sports photographer, originally shared the shot on Instagram, and it was later amplified by X user @goatcollect.
Backcourt rookie Keaton Wagler, the Clippers’ No. 5 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, earns a glowing endorsement from two‑time MVP Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, who praises his feel, shooting and work ethic. Wagler is seeing increased minutes – 22.7 per game – and has posted 12.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists while shooting 34.8% this season. He’s scored in double figures over his last four outings, including a 14‑point effort in a 3‑8 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. With the Clippers perched at 3‑8 and eyeing a play‑in spot, they host the Hornets Sunday and the Jazz Tuesday, hoping Wagler’s growth fuels a turnaround.
Gradey Dick made an impression in the Clippers’ win against the Thunder.
Veteran photographer shares a racy courtside shot from Intuit Dome.
The Pelicans may finally see Yves Missi back on the floor for Saturday’s game vs. Denver after missing 11 contests with a left knee contusion, while starter Trey Murphy III sits out his fourth straight game due to bilateral patellar tendinopathy. Across the league, Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is questionable after four games with an adductor strain, and Kawhi Leonard remains limited by left knee swelling, with a reassessment due early next week. Dallas guard Max Christie is doubtful with a left ankle sprain, and Orlando’s Noah Penda reports progress on a partially torn hamstring but has no return date. The early‑season injury wave continues to shape rosters and lineups.
The Los Angeles Clippers edged the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-112 on Friday, improving to 3-8 on the season and snapping a two‑game losing streak. Brook Lopez led LA with 26 points, while Darius Garland added 24 and several role players hit double‑figures. The Clippers built a 13‑point first‑half lead, survived a 40‑point third‑quarter surge by OKC, and held on after Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander missed a final step‑back. Coach Ty Lue praised the reduced turnovers (11 vs. 26 last meeting) and urged the team to keep “riding the wave” as they eye upcoming games against Charlotte and Utah.
During a post‑game press conference on November 14, 2026, Oklahoma City’s two‑time MVP Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander corrected an LA reporter who cited an AI‑generated stat claiming he had a first‑half assist against the Portland Trail Blazers. Gilgeous‑Alexander pointed out he actually finished that half with zero assists, exposing the AI error. The exchange went viral as fans praised his fact‑checking. The moment came after the Thunder’s 113‑112 loss to the LA Clippers, marking their third straight defeat. Despite the slump, Gilgeous‑Alexander logged 40 points, five assists and four rebounds in a clutch effort.
Jake Fischer reports that the Nets could trade veterans like Michael Porter Jr. before the Feb. 11 deadline, despite lacking control of their June first‑round pick due to the 2021 Harden trade with Houston. The depressed trade market and new lottery rules may limit sellers, prompting Brooklyn to act. Porter Jr. earns $40.8 M this season and heads into unrestricted free agency. Meanwhile, the Pacers scout mid‑tier upgrades amid Tyrese Haliburton’s hamstring issue, the Clippers consider moving Max Strus, Kris Dunn, Derrick Jones Jr., and possibly Brandon Ingram to restore draft assets, and the Bucks face scrutiny over Gary Trent Jr.’s $64 M extension. Teams with losing records may prefer deals after Dec. 15 to maximize player value before the February deadline.
The Los Angeles Clippers are set to make Intuit Dome history with a 1:30 p.m. PT tip‑off against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, the arena’s earliest start ever. After a dramatic 113‑112 comeback win over Oklahoma City, where Darius Garland scored 24 points and sealed the game with a three‑point play, Garland says the team will keep the same intensity and mindset despite the early schedule. He also praises the Hornets’ youthful energy, noting the Clippers must match it to extend their recent streak, which includes wins over New Orleans and the Thunder.
After the Clippers edged the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-112 on Nov. 14, 2026, two‑time MVP Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander praised rookie Keaton Wagler, the team's highest draft pick since Gilgeous‑Alexander left. SGA highlighted Wagler’s feel and shooting ability, noting his potential to slow the game down as he matures. He also commended the Clippers’ coaching and playing time, saying hard work will give Wagler a full runway to develop. Wagler contributed 14 points, two rebounds and a pair of threes in 18 minutes, playing a key role in one of the season’s biggest wins.
At 38, Clippers center Brook Lopez joins a rare NBA club that includes Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Stephen Curry after posting 26 points, seven rebounds and four assists in a 113‑112 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. His line—11‑of‑21 shooting, three 3‑pointers, and over 30 minutes—makes him only the ninth player 38+ to hit at least 10 field goals, three threes and 30 minutes in a game, and the first center to do so. Lopez’s scoring burst helped the Clippers erase a six‑point deficit in the final minutes, sealing a crucial victory against the defending champions.
Darius Garland’s three‑point play with 50.4 seconds left lifts the Los Angeles Clippers to a 122‑113 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder at the NBA Cup on Nov. 14, 2026. The Clippers, now 3‑8, snap a nine‑game losing streak to OKC and a brutal overall slump, while the Thunder fall to 8‑5 after Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander’s 40‑point effort falls short on his final shot. Garland finishes with 24 points, seven assists; Brook Lopez adds 26 points. A 7‑0 run in the fourth, highlighted by Gradey Dick’s 10 points, secures the comeback. Coach Ty Lue praises the resilience as the Clippers prepare for Sunday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal continues to face difficulties returning to action, with a left knee issue now preventing him from playing despite his recovery from hip surgery.
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Brook Lopez scored 26 points as the Los Angeles Clippers erased a six-point deficit in the final 2:43 to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-112 on Friday night.
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The Milwaukee Bucks and LA Clippers are expected to field offers before the February trade deadline as they both weigh veteran talent. The Bucks are actively trying to move Myles Turner and Kyle Kuzma—Turner on a longer contract and Kuzma on a $20.3 million expiring deal—while showing little interest in Jaime Jaquez Jr. or Ryan Rollins. The Clippers, coming off a 2‑8 start, haven’t traded yet but are eyed for Max Strus, Brook Lopez and Derrick Jones Jr., with Brandon Ingram still sidelined. Both teams face the challenge of securing acceptable returns amid early‑season struggles.
Jared McCain electrifies the Thunder with a 30-foot buzzer‑beating three to cap the third quarter against the Clippers on Nov. 14, pushing Oklahoma City to an 84-81 lead. Despite his 23 points on 7‑of‑11 threes, the Thunder fall 113-112 after Darius Garland’s and‑1 play and a late foul on McCain. The loss marks the Thunder’s third straight, dropping them to 8-5, while the Clippers improve to 3-8. With key injuries to Ajay Mitchell, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace, McCain’s 18.8‑point average and 45.6% three‑point shooting make him a vital offensive option.
In a Friday night clash at the Intuit Dome, Oklahoma City rookie Nikola Topic debuted with a textbook alley‑oop to Isaiah Hartenstein, who slams the dunk despite the Thunder’s two‑game skid. Topic, the No. 12 pick in 2024 who missed his rookie season with an ACL tear and battled testicular cancer last year, delivered the perfect lob in the first quarter. Hartenstein, holding steady at 8.0 points, 10.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists, continues to fill Chet Holmgren’s void. With injuries sidelining Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace and Ajay Mitchell, the Thunder lean on a next‑man‑up mindset to spark a comeback against the Clippers.
A recent trade proposal has the OKC Thunder handing the Clippers a first-round pick, though it may not be the one they'd prefer to have.
Montrezl Harrell reveals on the KowchPotatoes podcast that during the 2020 NBA bubble Finals, he told Paul George “I will beat your ass” after a heated on‑court exchange over a missed defensive switch. Harrell claims the altercation, captured in a leaked clip, contributed to the Clippers not re‑signing him, noting a “thank you for your service” text from GM Lawrence Frank with no contract offer. He also references past comments in The Players’ Tribune and a recent interview with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, confirming a long‑standing feud. George has not responded, and a Clippers reunion appears unlikely.
Former NBA center Montrezl Harrell explained why he was almost involved in a fight with Los Angeles Clippers teammate Paul George during a second-round playoff clash with the Denver Nuggets in the 2020 NBA bubble.
The Milwaukee Bucks and LA Clippers are reportedly willing to trade virtually any player on their rosters. The Bucks, fresh off a Giannis Antetokounmpo deal that sent him to Miami, aim to shed Myles Turner and Kyle Kuzma to accelerate a rebuild and may also consider moving Jaquez Jr. or Ryan Rollins while seeking draft picks amid a possible cap‑circumvention investigation. The Clippers, struggling for a Western Conference playoff spot, are eyeing Max Strus, Brook Lopez and Derrick Jones Jr. as likely trade candidates, with a Darius Garland move also possible to recover first‑round picks lost in the Kawhi Leonard penalty. Published November 13 2026.
James Harden's impact on the Cleveland Cavaliers is starkly evident after just 12 games of his second season. Following a poor outing against Charlotte (124-112) where he scored 11 points with four turnovers, Harden rebounded with a 32-point performance to lead a 115-107 win over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Yet his season averages—16.7 points, 5.6 assists, 4.6 rebounds—are the lowest of his career and drag the Cavs' net rating down to –5.6 when he’s on the floor (versus +15.7 off it). The article examines whether the 37‑year‑old can stay engaged and help the roster gel after the controversial trade that sent Darius Garland to the Clippers.
As the NBA trade deadline approaches on Feb. 11, front‑office insiders flag several likely sellers. The Brooklyn Nets, Sacramento Kings and Chicago Bulls are rebuilding and could move stars like Norman Powell, Julius Randle, Michael Porter Jr., and potentially Isaac Okoro. Sacramento’s Domantas Sabonis may also be on the block despite contract concerns. The LA Clippers and Milwaukee Bucks are expected to entertain offers for almost any roster piece, with Myles Turner and Kyle Kuzma already cited as targets. Meanwhile, the Warriors’ $20 million Kristaps Porzingis salary stands out as a trade‑exception asset, and new draft‑lottery rules are reshaping how teams value picks. The article previews the early-season chatter ahead of the Feb. 11 deadline.