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Isaiah Jackson is the only named starter. Box scores from all three exhibitions show why rookie Keaton Wagler is the favorite at shooting guard next to Darius Garland.
The Clippers open Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. PT against Sacramento with Isaiah Jackson at center, Kobe Sanders back and Brandon Ingram, Bradley Beal and Max Strus out.
Cameron Christie cleared waivers and agreed to a two-way deal with the Clippers, filling the last two-way spot before Monday’s roster deadline and Wednesday’s opener.
Four rotation players will miss the October 21 opener against Sacramento, while Kobe Sanders is expected back and the roster keeps changing.
Tyronn Lue’s Tuesday injury update on Brandon Ingram, Bradley Beal and Max Strus shapes the Clippers’ preseason finale against Denver.
The Clippers waived Yuki Kawamura Monday, cutting the preseason roster to 20 before Wednesday’s game against the Denver Nuggets.
Clippers vs Raptors injury report for Saturday’s game in Vancouver: Max Strus, Brandon Ingram, Jordan Miller and Yanic Konan Niederhauser are out, Bradley Beal and Kobe Sanders are day-to-day, and Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic says Kawhi Leonard will probably sit. Plus what is still unconfirmed.
Clippers practice report before Vancouver: Bradley Beal is still not doing five-on-five work as his knee inflammation is managed, Tyronn Lue wants more pace and more possessions, Max Strus’s timeline now covers the first two weeks of the season, and rookie Baba Miller keeps pushing.
Clippers vs Raptors preview for Saturday’s NBA Canada Series game at Rogers Arena: Kawhi Leonard is unlikely to face his former team, Max Strus is out, Keaton Wagler and Kris Dunn compete for the open guard spot, and Bradley Beal and Brandon Ingram remain sidelined.
Max Strus injury update: the Clippers confirm a partial plantar fascia tear in his right foot with reevaluation in four weeks, ruling him out for the preseason and the start of the season. The full injury list, rotation options (Wagler, Dunn, Dick) and the Oct. 10 Vancouver game.