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Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams suffered what appeared to be a gruesome leg injury after landing awkwardly following a dunk during Sunday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams suffered what appeared to be a gruesome leg injury after landing awkwardly following a dunk during Sunday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Oklahoma City Thunder withstood the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets to start the season. But OKC received its two earliest injuries Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Jaylin Williams and Cason Wallace needed to leave during the third quarter. NBA insider for ClutchPoints Brett Siegel revealed the update on both Thunder stars. “The […] The post Thunder loses Jaylin Williams, Cason Wallace to injuries vs. Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kawhi Leonard has been ruled OUT of tonight's action. The post Report: Kawhi Leonard is OUT against Minnesota Timberwolves with swelling in left knee first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Kawhi Leonard misses his first game back with the Toronto Raptors due to knee swelling, sidelining him for the crucial Sunday showdown against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ja’Kobe Walter steps into the starting lineup as the two undefeated teams face off, providing an early test of the Raptors’ depth without Leonard. The article notes Leonard’s recent 27‑minute, 112‑102 win over the Wizards and his historic 60‑game 2019 season, while previewing upcoming back‑to‑back games against the Lakers and Clippers.
On October 27, the NBA will feature several interesting matchups, including a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers. Luka Dončić’s recent form could make this matchup one to watch. The Lakers guard has been playing well, scoring 28 points against the Warriors and 23 against the Clippers. However, he has […] The post October 27th’s Complete Sports Schedule: Where, When, and How to Watch Your Favorite Sports Events appeared first on EssentiallySports .
During the Raptors’ 112-102 win over Washington on Oct. 23, a fan jabbed Kawhi Leonard about a disputed tree‑planting endorsement with the bankrupt firm Aspiration. Leonard’s brief reply, “Always,” sparked talk of the Clippers salary‑cap scandal that led to a $30 million fine, loss of five future first‑round picks, and a $700,000 fine for Leonard. After averaging a career‑best 27.9 points in his final Clippers season, Leonard returned to Toronto in a blockbuster trade and signed a two‑year, $115 million extension. He contributed 16 points and nine rebounds in the win, signaling a fresh start.
The LA Clippers head to Oklahoma City on Oct. 25 for the season’s first clash with the 2‑0 Thunder, who aim to go 3‑0. The Clippers are shorthanded, missing five rotation players—including Brandon Ingram, Bradley Beal and Max Strus—while Darius Garland carries the scoring load (28.0 ppg). Oklahoma City leans on Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander (24.5 ppg) and Chet Holmgren (12.0 rpg, a block leader). The Thunder’s interior defense (9.5 blocks per game) meets a high‑scoring Clippers offense that turns the ball over 21 times per game. With the Thunder’s unbeaten run on the line and the Clippers testing a depleted roster, the matchup promises a battle of defense versus firepower.
Kawhi Leonard gave savage response to courtside fan who brought up Clippers drama.
Kawhi Leonard says he was honest throughout and did nothing wrong.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Los Angeles Clippers forward Rui Hachimura had plenty of fun in their reunion on Friday. The post Luka Doncic and Rui Hachimura Exchange Friendly Trash Talk in Reunion appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Rui Hachimura brushed off Luka Doncic’s trash talk after facing his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate on Friday night. The Los Angeles Clippers forward, who joined the Clippers after leaving the Lakers, made it clear that their on-court exchange did not affect his respect for Doncic. Speaking after the matchup, Hachimura explained that Doncic was […] The post Clippers’ Rui Hachimura has no hard feelings after Luka Doncic’s trash talk appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard spoke Friday about the salary cap circumvention investigation that resulted in him incurring a hefty fine and ultimately getting traded from the Los Angeles Clippers this past offseason.
Rui Hachimura faces his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, for the first time since leaving in free agency to join the Clippers. The 28‑year‑old posted 16 points, six rebounds and two steals in a 125‑117 Clippers loss, but says he cherished the warm reception from ex‑teammates and coaches. Hachimura, who signed a two‑year, $28 million deal (with a $14 million option) with LA, also recapped playful trash‑talk with Luka Dončić, who joked about missing him despite a light‑hearted post‑game interview. The two will meet again when the Lakers visit the Clippers next Wednesday, the second of four Pacific Division clashes this season.
Luka Doncic acknowledged he has plenty of room to improve after the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 125-117 on Friday night, despite his 23-point performance and a career-high 11 turnovers. The Lakers improved to 2-0, with Austin Reaves scoring 28 points and Walker Kessler adding 22 points and six blocks. Doncic said […] The post Luka Doncic admits ‘my game was terrible’ after Lakers beat Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Walker Kessler said he is thankful to be healthy and back on the court after helping the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 125-117 on Friday night, improving to 2-0 to begin the season. Kessler finished with 22 points, eight rebounds, six blocks and three steals, continuing his strong start after scoring 25 […] The post Walker Kessler grateful to be healthy after strong Lakers start appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick praised Walker Kessler’s defensive impact and discussed the team’s turnover problems after Friday’s 125-117 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Kessler finished with 22 points, eight rebounds and six blocks as the Lakers improved to 2-0. Redick highlighted the center’s activity around the rim and his ability to […] The post JJ Redick praises Walker Kessler after Lakers beat Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Los Angeles Lakers clawed out an ugly 125-117 win over the LA Clippers despite a rough offensive performance from Luka Doncic.
After a blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia for Paul George, the veteran forward has already silenced skeptics in Boston. George erupted for a record‑breaking 38 points in his debut loss to Detroit and followed with 15 points in a 107‑103 win over the Knicks, while also tallying seven steals in his first two regular‑season games—tied for the league’s second‑most. His defensive impact mirrors Jrue Holiday’s, tightening rotations and disrupting opponents’ offenses. With a true‑shooting percentage 3% above league average and solid catch‑and‑shoot efficiency, George appears poised to thrive alongside Jayson Tatum on the Celtics’ deep roster.
Lakers come out on top in a weird, at times ugly, but still fun game
The Los Angeles Lakers improved to 2-0 with a 125-117 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night, as Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler combined for 73 points at Crypto.com Arena. Reaves led the Lakers with 28 points and nine assists, shooting 10-for-13 from the field and 3-for-5 from three-point range. Kessler […] The post Doncic, Reaves, Kessler combine for 73 points in Lakers’ win over Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Walker Kessler is already the Los Angeles Lakers' defensive cornerstone after just two games. He helped the Lakers beat the Clippers 125-117, logging three steals and six blocks, joining legends like Kareem, Shaq and Wilt as one of only eight Lakers to record at least six blocks and three steals in a game. Kessler also went 12-for-12 in his debut versus Golden State, the best shooting line in franchise history since Wilt Chamberlain. He finished with 22 points on 84.6% shooting this season, while his rim protection sparked a third‑quarter surge that sealed the win. Coaches and teammates, including JJ Redick, praise his impact and potential alongside stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
The Los Angeles Lakers have started the 2026-27 NBA season with a 2-0 record following their win against the Los Angeles Clippers, and there are three reasons why.
The Lakers’ defense bursts onto the scene, forcing 26 turnovers vs. the Clippers and 16 against the Warriors, turning those miscues into 33 easy points while shooting 61% through three quarters. Star performances drive the win: Austin Reaves drops 28 points with nine assists (A‑), Walker Kessler adds 22 points, eight rebounds and six blocks (A), Ziaire Williams tallies 14 points and a defensive surge (A‑), and Matisse Thybulle posts a solid B+. Luka Dončić struggles with 23 points and 11 turnovers (C+), while Quentin Grimes and Sandro Mamukelashvili earn B+ and a modest showing respectively. If the Lakers can keep this chaotic, turnover‑rich style, they could be a fun, high‑scoring team this season.
Slovenian music blared over the speakers, then Lakers star Luka Dončić delighted fans by draining a full-court, one-handed heave at the end of his pregame warmups. It wasn’t necessarily a good omen, however. Dončić was a cold 8-for-21 from the field Friday night. The gritty Clippers let the city know they were still in town […] The post Lakers Survive Fourth Quarter Scare To Defeat Clippers appeared first on LA Sports Report.