Tyronn Lue navigates a battered Clippers start, missing Kawhi Leonard, Brandon Ingram, Max Strus and Jordan Miller while owner Steve Ballmer serves a season‑long suspension for a salary‑cap scandal. The team still posts a 121‑96 win over Sacramento, dedicating the victory to Ballmer. Meanwhile, Lakers rookie center Walker Kessler debuts with a perfect 12‑for‑12 shooting night, scoring 26 points and grabbing nine rebounds in a 22‑point win over Golden State, prompting praise from JJ Redick and optimism from Luka Doncic and Ziaire Williams. Suns veteran Oso Ighodaro exits the Clippers opener early with a right‑hip injury, status unknown.
Matt George breaks down the Sacramento Kings' season-opening loss to the Clippers, Darius Acuff Jr.’s rough NBA debut and much more.
Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue dedicated Wednesday's season-opening, 121-96 win over the Sacramento Kings to team governor Steve Ballmer.
The LA Clippers defeated the Sacramento Kings in their home opener on Wednesday night, thoroughly outplaying the Kings in the first game of the season for both teams. Led by Darius Garland, the Clippers came away with a 121-96 victory over the Kings, who sputtered out of the gate and trailed by as many as […]
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Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue dedicated his team’s 121-96 season-opening victory over the Sacramento Kings to owner Steve Ballmer, who is serving a one-year suspension from league and team activities. The Clippers won their first game of the 2026-27 NBA season on Wednesday night at Intuit Dome, with Lue emphasizing that the organization […]
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Darius Garland scored 30 points as the Los Angeles Clippers opened their 2026-27 NBA season with a 121-96 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night at Intuit Dome. The Clippers never trailed, building an early lead before pulling away in the second half. Garland shot 11-for-19 from the field, including three three-pointers, and went […]
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The Sacramento Kings suffered an ugly blowout loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in Wednesday's season-opener at the Intuit Dome.
The Sacramento Kings (0-0) face the Los Angeles Clippers (0-0) at Intuit Dome on Wednesday night in NBA regular season action. How to Watch Kings vs Clippers Sacramento opens its regular season following a 126-97 preseason loss to the San…
The Sacramento Kings kick off their 2026–27 season on the road against the Los Angeles Clippers, without Russell Westbrook on the court.
The Sacramento Kings are looking to kick off the 2026–27 NBA season on a high note, but they’ll have to overcome the Los Angeles Clippers on the road. They’ll also have to do so without Russell Westbrook , who decided to retire from professional basketball in mid-August.
Westbrook spent 18 seasons establishing himself as one of the best players at his ...
Retired NBA star Blake Griffin believes one of the best periods for the Los Angeles Clippers hasn't received its just due from the organization.
Blake Griffin revealed what really happened when he ran past Steve Ballmer during his return to Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Clippers announced two promotions for their home opener against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. The post Clippers Roll Out 2 Fan-Friendly Promotions for Home Season Opener appeared first on LA Sports Report.
The Los Angeles Clippers host the Sacramento Kings at Intuit Dome on Wednesday, October 21, at 10:30 p.m. ET.
Blake Griffin officially announced his retirement from the NBA in April 2024, but he’d quietly begun plotting his slam-dunk second act while actively starring for the Los Angeles Clippers. Griffin wanted to become the sports world’s version of John Oliver. “I actually had this idea in 2016, and it’s just sort of been sitting around,…
Steve Ballmer wanted Blake Griffin to believe he was more than the Los Angeles Clippers’ franchise player. He had already spent about 7 seasons with the franchise since his rookie season. In mid 2017, the organization staged an elaborate presentation promising the five-time All-Star a future in Los Angeles. It was fine until they decided […]
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Kawhi Leonard was going to come home, one way or another, this past offseason. His hometown may be in LA, and he may have played with the Los Angeles Clippers for seven seasons, but his basketball home will always be north of the border — with the Toronto Raptors welcoming their prodigal son back with […]
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Isaiah Jackson has only started 45 times in 219 career games. Jackson, who was acquired by the Clippers in the Ivica Zubac trade with Indiana last season, will get the starting nod at center when the Clippers open their season against Sacramento on Wednesday. Jackson came off the bench in all 17 appearances with the […]
Former Clippers star Blake Griffin launches 'The Stepback,' a new late-night comedy show blending sports commentary and humor on Prime Video and YouTube. The post Clippers Legend Blake Griffin Pivots to Late-Night Comedy with ‘The Stepback’ appeared first on LA Sports Report.
In the summer of 2017, the Clippers held a mock jersey retirement ceremony for Blake Griffin at Staples Center to convince him to stay. It worked, and he re-signed on a five-year max deal. The following January, they traded him to the Detroit Pistons, and he found out through Twitter. “Finding out through Twitter, through […]
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Blake Griffin is one of the greatest players in Clippers history. In his era, he brought immense success to the organization. Led by Griffin, Chris Paul, and DeAndre Jordan, the Los Angeles Clippers were one of the NBA’s biggest shows and a consistent Western Conference contender, though they never reached the Western Conference Finals or […]
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Former Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin criticized former team owner Donald Sterling for his unwillingness to spend money during his tenure, contrasting his leadership with Steve Ballmer’s approach as the franchise prepares to begin the 2026-27 NBA regular season. With the Clippers set to host the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. PT, […]
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Former #1 pick Ben Simmons was preparing to return to the NBA after a stint with the Clippers in the 2024-2025 season, but he tore his Achilles tendon at a Sunday practice, forcing season-ending surgery. Now more news is coming out about Simmons’ return that makes the injury update even more heartbreaking. ESPN and Andscape’s […]
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The Sacramento Kings announced their Opening Night roster ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome.
The LA Clippers are in a state of uncertainty. Following the NBA’s ruling regarding Kawhi Leonard’s sponsorship deals and the team’s role in helping facilitate them, Steve Ballmer, Gillian Zucker and Lawrence Frank have all been suspended for varying amounts of time. Leonard has since been traded to the Toronto Raptors, and the current roster […]
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More uncertainty surrounding Kristaps Porzingis could push the Golden State Warriors toward an Anthony Davis trade before the mid-season deadline.