OCTOBER 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
LA CLIPPERS 12-8 · 6TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
12-8 · 6TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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Report: LA Clippers Expected to Sign Two New Free Agents Two free agents are expected to sign with the Clippers
LA Clippers Waive Three Players From Roster Three players have been removed from their roster.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Terance Mann - Misses exhibition with ankle injury Mann did not appear in the Clippers' preseason opener Monday due to an ankle injury suffered during Sunday's practice, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Coach Tyronn Lue noted the injury is minor and Mann sat out as a precaution. He should be available for Sunday's preseason game against the Timberwolves.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jason Preston - Sits with groin issue Preston sat out Monday's preseason opener versus the Trail Blazers due to a groin injury, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports. Coach Ty Lue indicated after the game that he sa...
Impact Preston missed the end of Summer League while in COVID-19 protocols, but a different issue is plaguing him early in the preseason. Assuming Lue's comments about the issue being minor hold true, Preston could see some action later in the preseason. His next chance surfaces Sunday versus Minnesota.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luke Kennard - Rolls ankle in preseason opener Kennard rolled his ankle after playing four minutes in Monday's preseason opener against the Trail Blazers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Coach Tyronn Lue expressed little concern about Kennard's injury. He should be fine for Sunday's preseason game against the Timberwolves.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marcus Morris Sr. - Labeled starter at PF Coach Ty Lue indicated Monday that Morris (rest) will start at power forward to open the 2022-23 season, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Morris started every game he played last year as well, but that was with Kawhi Leonard missing the entire season due to a partially torn ACL. With Leonard back in the mix for 2022-23, the power forward spot comes down to Morris and Nicolas Batum, who looks likely to appear off the bench.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
John Wall - Plays 14 minutes Wall recorded five points (1-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists and a rebound across 14 minutes in Monday's 102-97 exhibition win over the Trail Blazers.
Impact Imagining a pre-injury Wall alongside Kawhi Leonard and Paul George is a tantalizing proposal for the Clippers, but Wall will have to prove himself. Reggie Jackson is the incumbent starter, and neither player has much experience playing off the ball at shooting guard. It's unlikely that either player will shift over, so it appears that the two will share the point guard duties, with Jackson having the edge to start in the short term.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Paul George - Looks good in exhibition George posted 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and a steal across 16 minutes in Monday's 102-97 win over the Trail Blazers.
Impact Seeing George and Kawhi Leonard together on the floor is surely a source of delight for Clippers fans. The duo last played together in the 2020-21 playoffs. Injuries have plagued both players since then. George only mustered 31 games last season, so the pressing question facing the Clippers is the overall health of their two marquee players.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Amir Coffey - Leads bench with 15 points Coffey recorded 15 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two assists, two rebounds and a steal across 24 minutes in Monday's 102-97 exhibition win over the Trail Blazers.
Impact One shouldn't read too much into Coffey's preseason outing, as the team elected to ride a hot hand. The team is loaded with guard talent. Despite a promising 2021-22 campaign with the team, his role will likely diminish, especially if John Wall can play at a high level after an extended absence.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kawhi Leonard - Sharp in return to action Leonard tallied 11 points (3-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals across 18 minutes in Monday's 102-97 win over the Trail Blazers.
Impact After missing all of 2021-22 with a torn ACL, Leonard enters his 11th NBA season with questions about his ability to stay healthy. He's only played 109 games over three seasons with the Clippers, so the promise of his tandem with Paul George has yet to reach its full potential. His preseason debut showed flashes of his former self, as he was very active defensively and didn't seem afraid to test his knee. If he and George can avoid injury, the team should be a force to be reckoned with in the West.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Clippers defeat the Portland Trailblazers 102-97. | LA Clippers
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Kawhi Leonard Reacts to John Wall's Clippers Debut John Wall made his LA Clippers debut in a pre-season win over the Portland Trail Blazers
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Kawhi Leonard Reacts to First Game Back From Injury The LA Clippers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers in Kawhi Leonard’s return
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kawhi Leonard returns to action vs. Blazers Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard appeared in his first NBA game in 476 days Monday night, playing 16 minutes in the first half against Portland and t...
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Kawhi Leonard Talks His Injury Return, Postgame Interview | 2022 NBA Preseason
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Kawhi Leonard FIRST GAME in 476 days | 2022 NBA Preseason
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Portland Trail Blazers vs. LA Clippers: Live updates, time, no TV tonight, how to listen The Blazers begin preseason action Monday night in Seattle.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Marcus Morris Sr. - Won't play Monday Morris won't play in Monday's preseason matchup against Portland, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Impact It appears that the veteran is just out due to rest purposes. Morris should be ready to play if needed during the Clippers' next preseason game against Minnesota on Sunday.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Reggie Jackson - Set for preseason debut Jackson (rest) will start Monday's preseason game against the Tail Blazers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Jackson was held out of Friday's exhibition against Maccabi Ra'anana for rest purposes, but he'll see live action Monday evening. He figures to continue to share time on the ball with John Wall throughout the preseason and into the regular season.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kawhi Leonard Reacts to Being Called Dr. J's Favorite Player Kawhi Leonard has great respect for Dr. J
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Trail Blazers open preseaon vs. LA Clippers in Seattle: Game preview, time, TV channel, how to watch free live stream online The Blazers play the first of three preseason games this week in Seattle.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Clippers Players Reveal How Kawhi Leonard Looks in Practice Kawhi Leonard looks like himself, according to his LA Clippers teammates
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Norman Powell Breaks Down Return of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George The LA Clippers could have a dominant team this year
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Paul George Knows Clippers' Championship Window is Closing Paul George knows how important this season is for the LA Clippers.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Injury Report: John Wall Expected to Make Clippers Debut vs. Trail Blazers The LA Clippers will have Kawhi Leonard, John Wall, and likely Paul George back for Monday’s pre-season game in Seattle
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
