# BREAKING: LA Clippers Will Open Up Season Against Sacramento Kings

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Podcast: [Locked On Clippers - Daily Podcast On The LA Clippers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-clippers-daily-podcast-on-the-la-clippers-1027483)
Published: 2026-08-11T21:31:59+00:00
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## Resource

LA Clippers set sights on a fresh start, opening the 2026-2027 NBA season at Intuit Dome against the Sacramento Kings—can Keaton Wagler and Darius Acuff spark a new era for Clipper Nation? Die hard Los Angeles Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri reveals why this matchup is the perfect opportunity to kick off the season with momentum, reflecting on last year's rocky start and emphasizing the need to stay competitive despite low expectations after losing Kawhi Leonard. Key topics include roster uncertainty amid the stalled Kawhi trade investigation, the crucial role of draft picks in the Clippers' rebuild, and the ripple effects if penalties or lost assets hit the franchise. Darian Vaziri weighs Brandon Ingram's injury risks, Bennedict Mathurin's upside, and Steve Ballmer's fierce response to league scrutiny. Will fans rally behind this transitional squad, or are tougher rebuilding years ahead?

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