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Rui Hachimura

LAC Forward #28

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Rui Hachimura poured in a team-high 14 points (3-of-8 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 18 minutes in Saturday’s preseason game against the Raptors.

With little proven scoring help around him, Hachimura figures to shoulder an outsized offensive burden in his Clippers debut, with most of the opposing defense focused on containing Darius Garland. He got to the line for seven free-throw attempts and led Los Angeles with 14 first-half points. He dropped 21 points in his preseason debut earlier this week. He’s a decent late-round pick in deeper fantasy leagues based on the volume he figures to generate as one of the few reliable scoring threats for Los Angeles.
Darius Garland

LAC Guard #10

Darius Garland notched 11 points (4-of-11 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs) and four assists over 19 minutes in Saturday’s preseason game against the Raptors.

Garland led the Clippers with 11 field-goal attempts in the opening half, but connected on just four of them, including 1-of-4 from three-point range. He figures to serve as the team’s primary offensive catalyst, from both a scoring and playmaking standpoint, which keeps him an early-round pick in all fantasy formats.
Max Strus

LAC Guard-Forward #31

Max Strus (foot) will be re-evaluated in four weeks after injuring his right foot during Sunday’s exhibition against the Warriors.

Strus exited his unofficial Clippers debut in the first half after five minutes. On Monday, it was learned that he suffered a partial tear of the plantar fascia in his right foot and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. With Brandon Ingram (heel/Achilles) also out, Strus’ injury pushes rookie Keaton Wagler up draft boards. The rookie logged 30 minutes on Sunday and could take on a significant workload if Bradley Beal also isn’t ready for the regular season.
Rui Hachimura

LAC Forward #28

Rui Hachimura finished with 21 points, five rebounds, a blocked shot and four triples across 15 minutes in Sunday’s 104-101 preseason win over the Warriors.

Hachimura moved from crypto.com Arena to Intuit Dome in the offseason after inking a two-year deal with the Clippers, and he figures to be an integral part of the team’s offensive gameplan. Hachimura’s current ADP suggests he can be had in the ninth or 10th rounds of fantasy drafts, making him a strong value.
Keaton Wagler

LAC Guard

Keaton Wagler finished Sunday’s win over the Warriors with 15 points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals, a blocked shot and a triple across 30 minutes.

The rookie led all players in minutes and FGA (15). He shot just 3-of-15 from the floor and 1-of-11 from beyond the arc, but he came in clutch when it counted. Wagler scored nine points in the final frame, including a go-ahead step-back 19-footer with 14 seconds left to give the Clippers a 102-101 lead which they would not relinquish. Wagler should be heavily involved in LA’s rotation from Day 1, making him an interesting, late-round selection in 12-team fantasy basketball leagues.
Max Strus

LAC Guard-Forward #31

Max Strus (foot) exited Sunday’s exhibition against the Warriors during the first half.

While the Clippers won their preseason opener on Sunday, beating the Warriors 104-101, Strus’ injury dampened the mood. He played five minutes before leaving the game with a non-contact right foot injury. The plan is to evaluate Strus’ foot when the team returns to Los Angeles, but he could miss an extended period of time. With Brandon Ingram (heel/Achilles) already out, the Clippers don’t need to take another hit to their wing depth.
Brandon Ingram

LAC Forward

NBA writer Tomer Azarly reports that the Clippers found a partially torn Achilles in Brandon Ingram’s foot following heel surgery, and he will not be ready for the start of the 2026-27 season.

This is a major blow for the Clippers as they enter the post-Kawhi Leonard era. During his media availability, Ingram said he’s considered week-to-week. With BI on the shelf, Max Strus, Keaton Wagler and Gradey Dick are all candidates to see increased run. The rookie Wagler has the most upside and makes for a fine, late-round selection in fantasy drafts.
Gradey Dick

LAC Guard-Forward #1

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the Clippers acquired Gradey Dick, Brandon Ingram and draft capital from the Raptors for Kawhi Leonard.

The 13th overall pick in the 2023 draft, Gradey will get a change of scenery after three inconsistent seasons in Toronto. After making 54 starts in his second season, the 6-foot-6 wing saw his opportunities decrease sharply last season, with his playing time dropping from 29.4 to 14.0 minutes per game. However, while the trade gives Gradey a fresh start, the Clippers also added Max Strus and Keaton Wagler this offseason, not to mention Ingram. Getting the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball will be challenging for Gradey this season.
Brandon Ingram

LAC Forward #3

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Clippers and Raptors have officially agreed to the trade that will send Kawhi Leonard to Toronto and Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick to the Clippers.

The trade, which was agreed upon on June 30, was held up due to an ongoing investigation surrounding salary cap circumvention by the Clippers in regard to paying Leonard. Sanctions have been levied in that matter, and the two teams will proceed with the blockbuster deal.
Bradley Beal

LAC Guard #0

Bradley Beal will wear No. 3 for the Clippers during the 2026-27 season.

Beal wore No. 0 for his first season with the Clippers, allowing then-teammate Chris Paul to keep his No. 3 jersey for his farewell season in Los Angeles. But with Paul now retired, Beal will reclaim the jersey number ahead of the 2026-27 season. The veteran guard played just six regular-season games for the Clippers last season before suffering a season-ending hip injury. He averaged 8.2 points and 1.7 assists in just over 20 minutes per game.