Keaton Wagler News, Rumors, Updates - LA Clippers

Firms hold on starting role Wagler amassed 12 points (4-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and four assists over 28 minutes in Wednesday's 122-110 preseason win over the Nuggets.

Impact Wagler led the Clippers in minutes and had his most efficient shooting night of the preseason. Los Angeles drafted the rookie with the fifth overall pick in June, and he's expected to start alongside Garland in the backcourt after showing poise and confidence during the Summer League in Las Vegas. His highlight was a superb 26/4/2 line in the Summer League finale against the Timberwolves. His chance to start with the Clippers makes him one of the more intriguing first-year guards to watch.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Still operating off bench Wagler recorded nine points (3-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two assists and one rebound in 23 minutes during Saturday's 114-106 preseason loss to the Raptors.

Impact Even with Max Strus (foot), Brandon Ingram (Achilles) and Bradley Beal (knee) sidelined, Wagler is still coming off the bench during the preseason. The 2026 No. 5 overall pick has shown flashes in a Clippers uniform, but consistency remains his biggest flaw ahead of his rookie season.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Keaton Wagler Shows Fans a Glimpse of What's to Come in Clippers Debut It was a mixed bag for Wagler in his first preseason game.

OCTOBER 5 • SI.COM

Clutch despite poor shooting Wagler totaled 15 points (3-15 FG, 1-11 3Pt, 8-9 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 30 minutes during Sunday's 104-101 preseason win over the Warriors.

Impact Wagler struggled badly from beyond the arc in his preseason debut, but the No. 5 overall pick still filled the stat sheet and knocked down the go-ahead jumper with 14 seconds remaining. The rookie's team-high 30 minutes are encouraging, though he'll face plenty of competition for touches in a veteran-heavy Clippers rotation.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

KEATON WAGLER SEALS THE WIN🚨

OCTOBER 5 • YOUTUBE

Postgame Media Availability vs. Golden State Warriors (10/05/26) | LA Clippers

OCTOBER 5 • YOUTUBE

In one preseason game Clippers already have glimpse of who Keaton Wagler can be In just one preseason game, the LA Clippers have a strong glimpse of the type of player Keaton Wagler can become.

OCTOBER 5 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Keaton Wagler is receiving a lot of praise from teammates and coaches with NBA season on the horizon The new NBA season is nearly here, beginning towards the end of October, so with the calendar changing to the new month, Illinois fans will...

OCTOBER 2 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

Poised to handle ball often Head coach Ty Lue said Wednesday the Clippers are going to give Wagler a lot of on-ball opportunities, per Joey Linn of SI.com.

Impact With Brandon Ingram (Achilles) sidelined to begin the season, Los Angeles is already short on proven playmakers beyond Darius Garland. Bradley Beal (knee) appears ticketed for a reserve role, meaning Wagler has a chance to be the team's second scoring option behind Garland while Ingram is sidelined and carries plenty of upside in the late rounds of fantasy drafts.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Keaton Wagler's offseason focus will help eliminate his biggest flaw Keaton Wagler revealed his offseason focus during the Clippers’ media day, which will ultimately eliminate the biggest concern he’s always h...

SEPTEMBER 28 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Clippers' post-Kawhi Leonard trade plans could help Keaton Wagler If, in the wake of the Kawhi Leonard saga, the LA Clippers trade Darius Garland, that could help out Keaton Wagler in the long run.

SEPTEMBER 10 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Keaton Wagler might be the only thing that can save the Clippers Your team was just strip-mined of most of its future assets. No pressure, rook.

SEPTEMBER 4 • FANSIDED.COM

Keaton Wagler Is Now the Clippers' Only Hope for the Future Only the 19-year-old rookie can save the Clippers.

SEPTEMBER 4 • SI.COM

Clippers chaos could crack the door open for Blazers to steal Keaton Wagler The Trail Blazers should target Keaton Wagler in a trade with the Clippers, who were recently handed a severe punishment by the NBA.

SEPTEMBER 3 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Max Strus' signature skills is about to make Keaton Wagler's life so much easier What Max Strus is best at on the court will help Keaton Wagler tremendously throughout his rookie season in the NBA.

AUGUST 31 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Keaton Wagler's chances at taking home coveted award should be higher than they are The chances of the LA Clippers’ fifth overall pick, Keaton Wagler, winning the Rookie of the Year award aren’t high, and all things consider...

AUGUST 29 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Keaton Wagler's first rookie test will take place much sooner than expected Although rookies face their first official test at some point sooner or later, Keaton Wagler’s will be much earlier in the year than expecte...

AUGUST 13 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Keaton Wagler is in a position with the Clippers every rookie dreams of Following the latest reports on Keaton Wagler, it’s clear he’s in a situation most rookies can only dream of.

JULY 24 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Former Illini NBA Summer League Grades: Keaton Wagler, Others Earn Final Marks Some former Illinois players excelled in the 2026 NBA Summer League, others played their role to perfection and one struggled

JULY 21 • SI.COM

2026 NBA Summer League: Clippers score record 128 points in win over Wolves No. 5 pick Keaton Wagler scores 26 and the Clippers set a Summer League record with 128 points in a win over the Timberwolves

JULY 18 • NBA.COM

Scores 26 points in SL win Wagler closed with 26 points (9-19 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 28 minutes in Friday's 128-120 Summer League win over the Timber...

Impact Wagler sat out Wednesday's win over the Wizards for rest purposes but returned to action in the Clippers' Summer League finale. The rookie out of Illinois didn't have his most efficient game from beyond the arc but was solid from two-point range en route to a game-high 26 points. He'll now look toward his rookie campaign, during which he's expected to play a sizable role alongside Darius Garland.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Clippers' baffling decision stopped Keaton Wagler from getting what he needs The LA Clippers made a jaw-dropping call on Keaton Wagler in the summer league, and it’s one that makes absolutely zero sense.

JULY 17 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

What to Expect From Keaton Wagler's Rookie Season The Summer League was a mixed bag for the Clippers rookie. What does that say about his prospects as a rookie?

JULY 17 • SI.COM

Latest Keaton Wagler summer league grade makes complete sense (even if it hurts) LA Clippers’ rookie Keaton Wagler was graded on his summer league performance, and what he received makes sense, even if it might hurt to ac...

JULY 16 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

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