LA Clippers 2026/27 Season Preview: No Kawhi, Bright Future?

LA Clippers enter a bold new era as Brandon Ingram and Darius Garland try to help fill the void left by Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Can Keaton Wagler live up to his top-five draft selection and adjust quickly to the NBA, or will early struggles push Coach Ty Lue to rely more on Kris Dunn's defense?

Josh Lloyd and guest Darian Vaziri break down Rui Hachimura's arrival and the surprising similarities he shares with outgoing John Collins, while also looking at Yanic Konan Niederhauser’s long injury recovery, Isaiah Jackson’s late-season surge, and how LA's draft capital rebuild could shape the team’s future. With player development and playoff hopes both in play, this episode explores Ty Lue’s toughest decisions and whether the Clippers are headed for a competitive reset or bigger growing pains ahead.

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