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Should The LA Clippers START Keaton Wagler?
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- Jun 26, 2026
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- 1669
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Summary
Los Angeles Clippers signal a new era by potentially starting rookie Keaton Wagler alongside Darius Garland and Kawhi Leonard. Are the Clippers ready to pivot from short-term wins to player development, even if it means shaking up veteran roles and risking Kawhi’s patience? Die hard LA Clippers Fan and Host Darian Vaziri breaks down his projected 2026-27 lineup, weighing Wagler’s immediate offensive impact versus defensive growing pains. Key topics include why Derrick Jones Jr. should start over John Collins, potential trade scenarios if Kawhi requests a move, and why the team must prioritize youth over familiar names like Brook Lopez and Bradley Beal. Plus: the summer league schedule is out—will Wagler meet sky-high expectations, or will fans need patience as he finds his NBA footing? Don’t miss this bold analysis of the Clippers’ evolving rotation and what it means for the franchise’s future.