OCTOBER 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
LA CLIPPERS 12-9 · 6TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
12-9 · 6TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Tyronn Lue has teachable moment after Clippers fall in preseason finale 'They were able to pick us apart,' Lue said after the Clippers' disappointing 126-115 loss to the Nuggets in the preseason finale.
NBA's Western Conference is loaded with title hopefuls
There is no shortage of teams that will contend in the NBA's Western ConferenceOCTOBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2022 Pacific Division Preview: Can Clippers or Suns dethrone the defending champion Warriors? With what's transpired this offseason, there's no better time to look at the Pacific Division and where its teams stand ahead of the NBA sea...
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Clippers wrap preseason with healthy stars but will approach season with caution Clippers coach Tyronn Lue knows firsthand the uncertainty Kawhi Leonard and John Wall will face after returning from long layoffs.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • LATIMES.COM
Reggie Jackson - Starting Wednesday Jackson will start Wednesday's preseason game against the Nuggets, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Jackson will rejoin the starting five for Wednesday's contest as John Wall shifts to a reserve role. In Sunday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Jackson provided 11 points, three assists and three rebounds in 17 minutes off the bench.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
John Wall - Not starting Wednesday Wall will come off the bench for Wednesday's preseason game against the Nuggets, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Wall had a decent night in his first start of the preseason Sunday, scoring 20 points while adding three assists and one rebound in 20 minutes of action against the Timberwolves. He'll shift to a reserve role Wednesday as Reggie Jackson replaces him in the starting five, but Wall's production should continue to improve as the Clippers embark on the 2022-23 campaign.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kawhi Leonard - Resting Wednesday Leonard won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against Denver, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Leonard will rest during the team's final preseason game of the season. The Clippers begin the regular season next Thursday, Oct. 20 versus the Lakers.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Norman Powell - Starting Wednesday Powell (ribs) is in the starting five Wednesday versus Denver, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact After dealing with a lingering rib injury, Powell will finally return to the lineup. It'll be his first action since last Monday, Oct. 3 when he scored three points, grabbed five rebounds, dished out one assist and had two steals.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Clippers Believe John Wall is Primed For Resurgence Ty Lue and the LA Clippers have helped revive the careers of multiple players, and John Wall could be next
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Norman Powell - Returns to practice Powell (ribs) has retaken the floor at practice Wednesday, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Impact Powell missed Sunday evening's tilt due to some soreness in his ribs but appears to be on a path to rejoining the action during Wednesday's preseason tilt. Powell should assume a role as a key bench piece behind Paul George entering 2022-23.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leonard, George return, raise Clippers' hopes for 1st title
The Los Angeles Clippers have sky-high hopes of winning the franchise's first championship now that Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are fully healthyOCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paul George Takes The Dwyane Wade Approach When Taking Backseat With Clippers George’s role is similar to when Dwyane Wade and LeBron James were teammates
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Paul George on John Wall's Return: 'You See Somebody That's Happy' | SLAM John Wall is back on the hardwood after signing with the Clippers over the summer, and Paul George has taken notice of Wall's joy to be play...
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • SLAMONLINE.COM
Jason Preston - Plays six minutes Sunday Preston (groin) recorded three rebounds and one steal in six minutes of action during Sunday's preseason game against the Timberwolves.
Impact Preston wasn't expected to be available for Sunday's game due to a groin injury, but the fact that he was able to participate in a limited fashion is encouraging with the regular season quickly approaching. The second-year guard should provide the Clippers' backcourt with some depth heading into the 2022-23 campaign.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luke Kennard - Returns to action Sunday Kennard (ankle) contributed nine points (3-4 FG, 3-3 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 19 minutes during Sunday's preseason game against the Timberwolves.
Impact Kennard wasn't expected to be available for Sunday's contest, but he must have felt good enough where the Clippers were comfortable with putting him in the game. It's unclear if Kennard will receive a similar workload Wednesday against the Nuggets, but even if he gets a rest day, it appears the wing will be fully healthy when the regular season tips off next week.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Clippers' Paul George comfortable with role as complement to Kawhi Leonard Clippers' Paul George believes he will be a good complement to the returning Kawhi Leonard. Plus other observations as the regular season ap...
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • LATIMES.COM
Kawhi Leonard Reveals Newfound Joy This Season LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard feels grateful to be back playing basketball
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Paul George - Swipes four steals in loss George ended with 14 points (3-10 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, four assists, four steals and one block in 24 minutes during Sunday's 119-117 loss to Minnesota.
Impact George looked great once again, reaffirming the fact that he could be in for a strong season. Coming off a campaign soured by injury, George and the Clippers will be looking to push all the way to the finals. While there is an element of risk when drafting him, the reward far outweighs the risk given his proven ability to put up first-round production.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Robert Covington - Quielty productive in loss Sunday Covington managed 11 points (4-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 24 minutes during Sunday's preseason loss to Minnesota.
Impact While Covington is far from the elite source of steals and blocks that he once was, he still has the ability to contribute on both ends of the floor. His role is likely to take a hit with the return of Kawhi Leonard and a healthy Paul George, making him merely a late-round target for anyone in need of defensive contributions.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
John Wall - Goes for 10 points in starting role Wall totaled 20 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 9-9 FT), three assists and one rebound in 20 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Timberwolves.
Impact Wall shifted into the starting lineup for the first time since joining the Clippers, pouring in a team-high 20 points. While his peripheral numbers left a lot to be desired, he was a perfect 9-of-9 from the line. His efficiency from the stripe has always been a drag on his overall value, and so if that is something he has been able to improve, it only adds to him being a sneaky late-round target in competitive leagues.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Paul George: Kawhi is Number One and I'm Number Two Paul George has no ego and wants to win.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Kawhi Leonard Details Relationship With Patrick Beverley LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard still has love for Los Angeles Lakers guard Patrick Beverley
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Norman Powell - Ruled out Sunday Powell has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason game against Minnesota due to left rib soreness, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact The severity of Powell's injury isn't yet clear, but he'll be forced to miss at least one exhibition game. Terance Mann, Amir Coffey and Brandon Boston should see increased run Sunday, while Powell's final chance to suit up during the preseason will be Wednesday against the Nuggets.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
John Wall - Draws start Sunday Wall is starting Sunday's preseason game against Minnesota, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Wall saw time with the Clippers' second unit early in training camp this year, but he'll draw a preseason start Sunday as the team tests a new rotation. Reggie Jackson will come off the bench against the Timberwolves.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
