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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Jahmyl Telfort has signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the LA Clippers and is joining their training camp roster.

Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Clippers say Brandon Ingram, Bradley Beal, Kobe Sanders, and Yanic Konan Niederhäuser are doing individual player development work. Yanic and Ingram are out to start the season, Sanders is day to day, and Beal is managing inflammation.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🚨 NEW: It’s time to nerd out a bit as we look at a few intriguing WNBA free agents this offseason, some of whom the Los Angeles Sparks should cast a watchful eye towards. So, pull up a chair, look at the data, and see if you’re interested in these names: justinrusso.substack.com/p/2027-spark...

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2027 Free Agency Primer: Data dive on who Sparks should look at

Time to gander at numbers and fit.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

LA Clippers officially announced that Max Strus suffered a partial tear of the plantar fascia in his right foot during Sunday’s preseason game and will be reevaluated in four weeks.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Final: Clippers 104, Warriors 101. Rui Hachimura 21 PTS, 5 REB; Darius Garland 15 PTS, 6 AST; Keaton Wagler 15 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST, GAME-WINNER.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Bradley Beal knew this Keaton Wagler go-ahead jumper was good before basically anyone else.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Keaton Wagler’s pull-up jumper with 12.1 left has put the Clippers in front of the Warriors, 102-101.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The good news with Keaton Wagler is there’s a real level of aggression there, especially on 3s. That level of volume is a positive as he continues to build on his game going forward.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Google says it so it must be true.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

As expected, none of the Clippers’ starters tonight are in there to open the second half. Keaton Wagler, Cam Christie, Blake Wesley, Nick Martinelli, and Baba Miller are getting the call.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Halftime: Clippers 55, Warriors 43. Rui Hachimura 21 PTS, 5 REB. Darius Garland 15 PTS, 6 AST.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Clippers say that Max Strus has a right foot injury and is OUT for the rest of tonight's game.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Rui Hachimura has 17 points and is a perfect 4-for-4 on 3s in the first half.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Keaton Wagler’s first point in the NBA preseason comes from the free throw line.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Rui Hachimura has never averaged 14 PPG in a season. Feel like he will be getting to that mark this year in this offense with this team considering what they’ll need to ask him to do.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Max Strus suffered what looks like a right foot or ankle injury as he was cutting to receive the ball. Strus has gone back to the locker room.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Darius Garland and Isaiah Jackson have connected on two lob jams already in the first three minutes.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

First basket of the LA Clippers’ 2026-27 preseason campaign comes courtesy of Rui Hachimura on a pull-up mid-range jumper.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

LA Clippers starting lineup, 10/4: Darius Garland Max Strus Derrick Jones Jr. Rui Hachimura Isaiah Jackson

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Unrivaled and Intuit Dome have announced that the league’s first-ever games in Los Angeles will be taking place at the arena as Unrivaled opens up its third season on Jan. 8, 2027.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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 · 01/10/2026

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 · 01/10/2026

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

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Wait. Why does Golden State get the ball here after the free throw exchange? Shouldn’t Dallas be getting the ball here since Golden State made the basket and the flagrants essentially are washed away with free throws by each team?

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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 · 01/10/2026

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 · 01/10/2026

Oh hey! As I was saying! Logic prevails!

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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 · 01/10/2026

That is an absolutely disgusting shot by Arike. Unreal.

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Justin Russo @flybyknite.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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 · 29/09/2026

He was. Did not participate in the media portion but did all the other usual media day stuff that players do.

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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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