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Clippers' Mo Bamba: Optimistic for opening night
Coach Tyronn Lue said Thursday that Bamba (knee) is hopeful to be ready for the Clippers' regular-season opener against Phoenix on Oct. 23, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Bamba appears unlikely to suit up this preseason while dealing with a knee injury. While Bamba is hoping to be available once the regular season rolls around, Kai Jones will serve as the team's backup center in his absence.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Iffy for Friday
Powell's status for Friday's preseason game versus the Trail Blazers is uncertain due to an undisclosed reason, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Powell started in each of the Clippers' first two preseason contests but could be forced to sit out Friday. If Powell is unable to suit up against Portland, Kris Dunn, Amir Coffey and Nicolas Batum are candidates to enter the starting lineup.
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Clippers' Jordan Miller: Posts 13 points in preseason win
Miller recorded 13 points (4-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block across 17 minutes during Tuesday's 115-106 win over the Nets.
Miller had a brilliant stint in Las Vegas during the 2024 Summer League, but the Miami product is probably a year away from any significant time with the first team. A return to the Ontario Clippers is likely, but a rash of injuries could see him back on the NBA squad as the season continues.
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Clippers' Kai Jones: Plays 22 minutes in preseason win
Jones posted 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and a blocked shot across 22 minutes in Tuesday's 115-106 win over the Nets.
Jones saw extended minutes from the bench once again during Mo Bamba's (knee) absence. Since Jones' contract isn't guaranteed, the Texas product needs to make the most of his opportunities as he jockeys for position behind Ivica Zubac on the depth chart. Right now, the spot is Bamba's to lose, but a prolonged absence will allow other players to make an impact.
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Clippers' James Harden: Hot start in first preseason game
Harden tallied 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists across 17 minutes in Tuesday's 115-106 preseason win over the Nets.
Harden was the team's top scorer despite logging only 17 minutes. As the Clippers adjust to life without Paul George, Harden will need to re-ignite some of the magic he showed earlier in his career to improve the team's chances for postseason play. Unlike other seasons, Harden was mostly injury-free during his first year with the team, but he also recorded his worst season averages in points and rebounds since 2010. If his usage increases as expected, Harden should be able to match and possibly exceed last year's results.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Not injured despite leaving early
Jones (head) is fine and doesn't have any injury to worry about moving forward, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Despite leaving Tuesday's preseason game versus the Nets early with a head contusion, Jones isn't expected to miss any further time. Jones appears set to begin the 2024-25 campaign as one of the Clippers' starting forwards.
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Clippers' Derrick Jones: Won't return Tuesday
Jones is out for the remainder of Tuesday's preseason game versus the Nets due to a head contusion, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Jones will end the contest with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three blocks, one assist and one steal in 13 minutes. The 27-year-old forward has already begun to display the defensive prowess he can bring to the Clippers. Jones' next chance to suit up is Friday's preseason matchup with Portland.
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Clippers' Bones Hyland: Sitting out Tuesday
Hyland will be held out of Tuesday's preseason matchup versus the Nets due to left hip soreness, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Hyland will sit Tuesday, though it is just expected to be a precautionary move by the club ahead of Opening Night. The 24-year-old's next chance to suit up during the preseason will come Friday versus the Trail Blazers.
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Clippers' Mo Bamba: Out again Tuesday
Bamba (knee) will not play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Nets, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Bamba will miss his second straight exhibition. He's been limited at training camp, and there hasn't been much clarity on the severity of his knee issue.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Won't play Tuesday
Leonard (knee) will not play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Nets, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
This isn't the least bit surprising, as Leonard has yet to be cleared for 5-on-5 scrimmages. The Clippers will continue to bring him along slowly, and it will be interesting to see if Leonard can play Opening Night against the Suns on Oct. 23, which he previously indicated was a sure thing.
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Clippers' Terance Mann: Joins starting lineup
Mann will move into the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason game against the Nets, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Mann came off the bench Saturday against the Warriors to open the preseason, but he'll replace Kris Dunn this time around. Mann played 10 minutes against the Warriors, scoring two points with three rebounds.
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Clippers' Kris Dunn: Moves to second unit
Dunn will come off the bench for Tuesday's preseason game against the Nets, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
The Clippers will be experimenting quite a bit in the preseason, and it will be Terance Mann who gets the starting nod Tuesday. In Saturday's exhibition against the Warriors, Dunn started but was held scoreless in 18 minutes.
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Clippers' P.J. Tucker: Not with team
The Clippers announced Sunday that Tucker will not be with the team moving forward, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
The Clippers are expected to officially part ways with Tucker soon, potentially by finding a club to buy out his contract. The 39-year-old made 28 regular-season appearances (seven starts) for the Clippers last season, during which he averaged 1.6 points and 2.5 rebounds across 15.0 minutes. While Tucker may not be able to contribute much on the floor at this point in his career, his veteran presence and playoff leadership could potentially make him a viable target for a contending team.
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Clippers' Kai Jones: Plays 22 minutes vs. Golden State
Jones registered four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 22 minutes during Saturday's 91-90 preseason loss to the Warriors.
Jones and Kobe Brown were the only two players in Saturday's preseason opener to see over 20 minutes of playing time. Jones is competing for a backup role on the Clippers' regular-season roster behind starting center Ivica Zubac, and the former got an extended look Saturday due to Mo Bamba (knee) not playing. Jones didn't play in 2023-24 due to personal reasons and a hamstring strain late in the regular season. He played in 46 regular-season games in 2022 with the Hornets and averaged 3.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, 0.3 assists and 0.7 blocks across 12.0 minutes per game.
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Clippers' Kobe Brown: Near double-double in preseason
Brown finished Saturday's 91-90 preseason loss to the Warriors with 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt), nine rebounds, one assist and two steals across 27 minutes.
Brown played a game-high 27 minutes off the bench Saturday, and he was one of four Clippers players to score in double digits. The 2023 first-round pick bounced back and forth between Los Angeles and the G League's Ontario Clippers during his rookie year, but Brown should see more playing time at the NBA level following Paul George's departure to Philadelphia during the offseason. Brown appeared in 44 regular-season games for the Clippers in his rookie season and averaged 2.0 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.6 assists across 9.0 minutes per game. In 18 outings in the G League, he averaged 19.2 points on 50.0 percent shooting, 6.7 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.1 steals over 32.1 minutes per game.
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Clippers' James Harden: Dishes eight dimes vs. Warriors
Harden tallied 13 points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-8 FT), eight assists, two rebounds and two steals across 17 minutes in Saturday's 91-90 preseason loss to the Warriors.
None of the Clippers' starters saw more than 20 minutes of playing time Saturday, but Harden managed to account for eight of Los Angeles' 21 assists and got to the line for a game-high eight free-throw attempts. Harden is expected to take on a larger role on offense following the departure of Paul George to Philadelphia, and the former could be the focal point if Kawhi Leonard (knee) were to miss the start of the regular season. Harden averaged 16.6 points per game in 2023-24, his lowest scoring output since 2010 as a member of the Thunder.
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Clippers' Terance Mann: Coming off bench Saturday
Mann isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason opener against the Warriors, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Mann started in 71 of his 75 regular-season appearances for the Clippers last season. However, Kris Dunn will get the first start of Los Angeles' preseason campaign Saturday.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Starting Saturday
Powell is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Warriors, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
The Clippers will be missing several regulars in their starting lineup, and with Kawhi Leonard (knee) sidelined, Powell will get his role at the small forward position. Powell averaged 13.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game across 76 regular-season appearances (three starts) in 2023-24.
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Clippers' Kris Dunn: Starting in preseason opener
Dunn is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason opener against the Warriors, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Dunn was traded from the Jazz to the Clippers this offseason. While the 30-year-old guard was initially expected to serve as the team's backup point guard, he will get the starting nod in Los Angeles' preseason opener.
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Clippers' Mo Bamba: Won't play vs. Golden State
Bamba (knee) has been ruled out of Saturday's preseason game against the Warriors, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Bamba had been limited in training camp earlier this week, so his absence shouldn't be surprising, especially since the Clippers are being extremely cautious with the recovery process of their players in the early stages of the preseason. Bamba's next chance to feature will come against the Nets on Tuesday in another preseason contest.
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2023 Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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115.6 (12th) |
112.3 (10th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| K. Leonard SF Kawhi Leonard SF | Knee |
| N. Powell SG Norman Powell SG | Undisclosed |
| B. Hyland PG Bones Hyland PG | Hip |
| M. Bamba C Mo Bamba C | Knee |
| T. Flowers SF Trentyn Flowers SF | Wrist |
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