It has been a downright terrible opening stretch for the 2025-26LA Clippers.
Between the Aspiration scandal, the ensuing salary cap circumvention investigation involving Kawhi Leonard and this week’s messy public breakup with future Hall of Famer Chris Paul, there’s been a steady stream of bad news coming from Inglewood. Not to mention the Clippers are 6-16 and 13th in the Western Conference, a disastrous start given a welcome respite by Wednesday’s blowout victory over the Atlanta Hawks. LA’s spot in the standings has already led to some leaguewide angst.
Remember: The Clippers infamously owe their 2026 unprotected first-round pick … to Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti and the defending champs.