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Tyrese Haliburton Gives Encouraging Review of Ivica Zubac as His New Big Man

Ivica Zubac was a serviceable player with his previous team before joining the Indiana Pacers, and now, the biggest question surrounding him is his fit with Tyrese Haliburton. Both players were hardly available for the Pacers last season. Zubac was acquired in February from the Los Angeles Clippers, while Haliburton was mostly there for moral [...]

Darius Garland addresses injury status, sends message to Clippers fans

Darius Garland is preparing to be the leader of the Los Angeles Clippers after the team sent away Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors . In a conversation with Marc J. Spears of Andscape , Garland revealed his health status after he has been dealing with toe issues since March of 2025, which affected his ability to play to the full extent of his abilities. "Body is good. Toe is 100 percent," Garland said. "I've been working a lot on that all summer. I'm ready to go, man, 100 percent. I've been...

1 Clippers player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp

The Los Angeles Clippers are officially entering a new era. The team has hinted at a rebuild for years. In 2024, they let Paul George walk in free agency, and both Ivica Zubac and James Harden were traded away last season. The lone remaining piece of the puzzle departed when Kawhi Leonard was shipped to […] The post 1 Clippers player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Warriors’ Draymond Green under fire from fans for allegedly coming to training camp out of shape

Draymond Green has given Golden State Warriors fans plenty to discuss before the regular season even begins. The veteran power forward caught the Bay Area fans’ attention, especially for his appearance after Sunday’s preseason loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Warriors fell 104-101 to the Clippers in their first preseason game, but the result […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green under fire from fans for allegedly coming to training camp out of shape appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Keaton Wagler delivers clutch moment in NBA preseason debut

Keaton Wagler’s NBA preseason debut did not go exactly according to plan, but the former Illini guard made sure it ended on a high note. Wagler made his preseason debut Sunday with the Los Angeles Clippers, helping his new team defeat the Golden State Warriors 104-101 in Hawaii. The No. 5 overall pick in the […]

Clippers Notes: Garland, Hachimura, Wagler, Sanders, Strus, Beal

Following a franchise-altering summer, the Clippers found a couple of reasons for hope during Sunday night’s preseason opener, Janis Carr of The Orange County Register writes in a subscriber-only story. L.A. defeated Golden State 104-101 in Hawaii, with two relative newcomers leading the way. Darius Garland, who was acquired from Cleveland at the February trade […]

“Got Punched by Michael Jordan”: Steve Kerr’s Infamous Moment Returns on Live TV During Warriors-Clippers

The Warriors-Clippers preseason matchup turned into a trip down memory lane for Steve Kerr. He won titles with Michael Jordan and the San Antonio Spurs. Then he built a dynasty of his own with Golden State. Then the conversation shifted to one story that still gets a reaction. The Hall of Famer has done a […] The post “Got Punched by Michael Jordan”: Steve Kerr’s Infamous Moment Returns on Live TV During Warriors-Clippers appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Brandin Podziemski Faces Fan Backlash After Poor Preseason Debut Vs. Clippers With Contract Extension Looming

The new-season hype surrounding Brandin Podziemski ended quickly, as the same old criticism persisted. It was just a preseason game against the Clippers, but the Warriors lost 104-101. There were a few positives as well, but none of them involved the third-year guard from the fans’ perspective. This latest reaction from netizens comes after his […] The post Brandin Podziemski Faces Fan Backlash After Poor Preseason Debut Vs. Clippers With Contract Extension Looming appeared first on Essentia...

Stephen Curry Gives 4-Word Solution to Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg After Steve Kerr Calls Out His Mistake in Warriors-Clippers

Stephen Curry’s Warriors expect Yaxel Lendeborg to make an immediate impact after his standout summer. But his first preseason game showed how quickly those expectations can create pressure. The rookie flashed his versatility against the LA Clippers, yet one decision underneath the basket became the clearest lesson from his night. With Steve Kerr demanding more […] The post Stephen Curry Gives 4-Word Solution to Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg After Steve Kerr Calls Out His Mistake in Warriors-Clippe...

Rui Hachimura confident in his offensive role with Clippers

After over three season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Rui Hachimura suited in a new uniform with the Clippers on Sunday with a 104-101 victory against the Golden State Warriors in their first preseason matchup. Despite being in a new environment for the swingman, Hachimura has showed confident quick adjustments after dropping 21 points and […] The post Rui Hachimura confident in his offensive role with Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Keaton Wagler: “I stayed confident the whole game”

Keaton Wagler admitted his shots were not falling early, but he never allowed that to affect his confidence as the LA Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 104-101 in their preseason opener on Sunday. Wagler scored 15 points in 30 minutes, shooting 3-of-15 from the field and 1-of-11 from three-point range. He stayed aggressive throughout […] The post Keaton Wagler: “I stayed confident the whole game” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Rui Hachimura embraces aggressive role with Clippers

Rui Hachimura enjoyed an encouraging first game with the Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 21 points in a 104-101 preseason victory over the Golden State Warriors in Honolulu on Sunday. Hachimura shot 8-of-11 from the field and 4-of-5 from three-point range, showing the offensive aggression that Tyronn Lue wants from him as he adjusts to his […] The post Rui Hachimura embraces aggressive role with Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Tyronn Lue praises Clippers’ aggression and effort after Warriors win

Tyronn Lue praised the Los Angeles Clippers’ effort and highlighted several encouraging performances after their 104-101 preseason victory over the Golden State Warriors in Honolulu on Sunday. Lue was particularly pleased with Keaton Wagler’s ability to remain aggressive despite struggling from the field. Wagler scored 15 points, including the go-ahead 19-foot step-back jumper with 14 […] The post Tyronn Lue praises Clippers’ aggression and effort after Warriors win appeared first on TalkBas...

Keaton Wagler’s late shot lifts Clippers past Warriors

The Los Angeles Clippers opened their preseason campaign with a 104-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, with Keaton Wagler playing a key role in the fourth-quarter finish. The Clippers trailed 101-100 with 14 seconds remaining before Wagler knocked down a 19-foot step-back jumper to put […] The post Keaton Wagler’s late shot lifts Clippers past Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Yaxel Lendeborg’s quality has Steve Kerr thinking big without Stephen Curry

Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg has continued to impress heading into his rookie season. Lendeborg led the Warriors to the title in the Summer League in Las Vegas, winning the MVP trophy in the process. While they lost to the Los Angeles Clippers, 104-101, in the preseason on Sunday, coach Steve Kerr gave a […] The post Yaxel Lendeborg’s quality has Steve Kerr thinking big without Stephen Curry appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Warriors’ Stephen Curry sends clear message on what he wants to see from Yaxel Lendeborg

The Golden State Warriors opened their account in preseason with a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, 104-101, with Keaton Wagler dealing the decisive blow late in the fourth quarter. There were two lottery picks who got their time to shine on Sunday, with Yaxel Lendeborg also debuting for the Dubs. Both of them endured […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry sends clear message on what he wants to see from Yaxel Lendeborg appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Clippers rookie stuns Warriors with cold-blooded game-winner in preseason

Keaton Wagler showcased flashes of his potential in his preseason debut, leading the Los Angeles Clippers past the Golden State Warriors 104-101 on Sunday night. Wagler is gearing up for the rookie campaign of his NBA career following a great collegiate career at Illinois. Los Angeles liked his talents, selecting him fifth overall in the […] The post Clippers rookie stuns Warriors with cold-blooded game-winner in preseason appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Steve Kerr calls out Warriors rookie after preseason debut

Steve Kerr wants more assertiveness and drive from Yaxel Lendeborg after the rookie forward's preseason debut for the Golden State Warriors. Addressing Lendeborg's performance on Sunday night against the LA Clippers, Kerr highlighted the 24-year-old's costly play during the third quarter as a key point of emphasis. "Yaxel's good," Kerr told reporters after their 104-101 loss, "We need him to be more aggressive. "To really keep play in the second half, early in the second half, where he has the...

“Disjointed” Warriors Show Troubling Signs in Loss to Depleted Clippers as Fans Call Out Recurring Problem

The Warriors opened their preseason with a 104-101 loss to a depleted Clippers. But the bigger concern was how familiar some of their problems looked. The rotation regulars struggled to find a rhythm in the first half, leaving fans to question whether the same offensive issues that hurt the team last season are already resurfacing.  […] The post “Disjointed” Warriors Show Troubling Signs in Loss to Depleted Clippers as Fans Call Out Recurring Problem appeared first on EssentiallySports .