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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 41m

LA Clippers have announced that KTLA 5 will televise 10 regular-season games this season, plus the Oct. 14 preseason game.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 14h

Arike Ogunbowale is the first WNBA or NBA player to have at least 45 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals in a postseason game since Jimmy Butler (May 27, 2022).

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 14h

Arike Ogunbowale’s 43 points tonight are the most ever in a WNBA postseason game.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 14h

I just thought the flagrants would offset rather than each player getting two free throws. Cannot lie, this is a pretty funny turn of events.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 14h

Aziaha James is a perfect connector that does all the little things you need to succeed as a team.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 14h

Oh hey! As I was saying! Logic prevails!

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 14h

That is, safe to say, a very gutsy call for a referee to make there. I don’t agree with the foul call whatsoever, but that takes guts to call. It seemed like two players going for the ball and it was incidental contact, at least to me.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 14h

That is an absolutely disgusting shot by Arike. Unreal.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 15h

Been putting together the list of free agents that should interest the Los Angeles Sparks this offseason, and Awak Kuier basically grades out as the top one when looking at fit and data. So much there to love. Not saying it’ll happen, but rather just discussing the draw.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🚨 STORY: Ariana Andonian, who is an experienced and brilliant basketball mind, held her introductory presser as new general manager of the Sparks on Tuesday. But a few more questions than answers were left behind as the organization plots its pathway forward: justinrusso.substack.com/p/sparks-ari...

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New Sparks GM’s introductory presser leaves more questions than answers

It’s a new era.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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New Sparks GM’s introductory presser leaves more questions than answers

It’s a new era.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🚨 STORY: The LA Clippers have a long way to go, not just to winning back public opinion but also with their own fanbase. On Monday, Trent Redden said the right things. It can’t stop there—or else Intuit Dome could become the world’s most expensive mausoleum: justinrusso.substack.com/p/clippers-m...

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Clippers have a lot to prove to fans and skeptics alike

Saying the right thing is one thing; doing the right thing is another.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Brandon Ingram on what his current injury timeline is: “My recovery has been going good. ... I won’t be participating in training camp much, but I will be out there a little bit. I think it’s a week-by-week thing. I’m just trying to see and figure out when I’m going to be returning to play.”

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Keaton Wagler on the inherent pressure he faces as a Top-5 pick added onto everything presently surrounding the Clippers: “I think I’m just going to do my best to stay mentally focused, not worry about all the outside noise or whatever that comes along with it.”

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Darius Garland on what he can impart to Keaton Wagler as a pair of current and former Top 5 picks: “It’s a 19-year-old, so it’s going to be a lot of bumps and bruises throughout the season, but it’s just, you have to get past it. You have to just push through. … I’m super excited about him.”

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Trent Redden on how the Clippers attempt to win back fans who feel betrayed and hurt: “Our fans are everything to this organization. … Words are easy to say, and you guys are asking me to stay words, but we’re going to show them with our actions is the hope. The day-to-day.”

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Brandon Ingram said that he understands that there’s “little to no expectations” for the Clippers this season. But Ingram did say “we have enough in the building to compete.”

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Brandon Ingram said that he wouldn’t be participating in Clippers’ training camp all that much but did answer in the affirmative when asked if he has already been able to do any on-court work leading up to this point.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Brandon Ingram on partial Achilles tear: “I had been dealing with some pain throughout the year with the Raptors ... Near the end of the season, we figured out what it was. We thought surgery was the best thing to do so I could recover well and be ready for the season.”

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Brook Lopez on Lawrence Frank, whom Lopez played under in Brooklyn and Los Angeles: “It is odd not having him here. His presence is still felt obviously.” Lopez joked that Frank doesn’t really answer his texts anyway so it won’t be that much different.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Keaton Wagler has a lot of inherent pressure on him as a Top 5 pick, but going to an organization dealing with the ramifications of losing draft picks brings a whole new aspect. Wagler said he’s going to “block out the outside noise” and focus on the games.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Rui Hachimura said that Bradley Beal was his vet on the Wizards and that he’s “excited” to reconnect with Beal here with the Clippers because of that prior relationship.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Rui Hachimura mentioned that he “had a great time” on the Lakers and that they “took care of him.” But Hachimura noted that it was “time to move on,” which landed him with the Clippers.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Darius Garland called Max Strus probably “one of my favorite teammates” during his time in the league. As far as what Strus brings to the team? Well, Garland says Strus “can shoot the piss out the ball.”

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Darius Garland said that he thinks this Clippers team “could surprise” some folks this year.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Trent Redden said that the initial surgery on Brandon Ingram was for his heel and then only during the surgery did they discover that there was a partially torn Achilles.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Darius Garland is ready for the start of training camp, Trent Redden says. Brandon Ingram, however, had surgery on what the team discovered was a partially torn Achilles, which is “6 months less on the rehab schedule.” Ingram will be reevaluated at the start of the season.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Trent Redden said that Steve Ballmer’s statement about the investigation and penalties will be their default answer to any questions asked relating to what has transpired.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Clippers interim president of basketball operations Trent Redden started off Media Day by saying that everyone, including fans, deserved to “hear from us” before today, and that “for that, we’re sorry.” Redden added that the “challenges” the Clippers are facing “are large.”

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Time for another Clippers Media Day.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

LA Clippers have announced their 2026-27 training camp roster.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Asked Lynne Roberts last night how she’d sum up her 2 years with the Sparks: “There’s already things that I wish I could go back and change or tweak or whatever, but the moment I stop doing that, I need to retire. And I don’t wanna retire.” Roberts’ 2-year run ended this morning.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Los Angeles Sparks have officially announced that they have parted ways with head coach Lynne Roberts, effective today.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The Los Angeles Sparks are going to name the player sanctuary at their new training facility in honor of Nneka Ogwumike. Ogwumike was brought to tears when the announcement was made.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Final: Valkyries 76, Sparks 75. Nneka Ogwumike’s career comes to an end with a 17-point, 15-rebound, 5-assist performance. Los Angeles blew a 10-point lead with 2:20 to play as Golden State went on a 14-0 run. Sparks season is over. They finish 16-28.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Lynne Roberts was hit with a technical foul after Roberts was incensed over what she perceived was a missed foul call against Rae Burrell on Burrell’s go-ahead basket attempt.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Gabby Williams hits a 3-pointer with 20.4 left to push the Valkyries in front of the Sparks, 73-72. Los Angeles overhelped off the shooter and paid dearly for it. 11-0 Valkyries run.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Sparks led 72-62 with 2:25 to play and had the ball. It was been an 8-0 Golden State run since, and Los Angeles now leads 72-70 with 1:03 left.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Kaitlyn Chen has been an absolute monster in this second half. Chen has scored 18 in the third and fourth.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

End Q3: Sparks 55, Valkyries 46. Los Angeles is led by Nneka Ogwumike’s game-high 13 points and 12 rebounds. Rae Burrell has 12 points. Sparks shooting 42%, Valkyires 33%.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This 2026 Los Angeles Sparks season has been 44 games of what could possibly be the worst inbounding team in professional basketball history. It has been an issue all season long.

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