It has been a downright terrible opening stretch for the 2025-26 LA Clippers .

Between the Aspiration scandal , the ensuing salary cap circumvention investigation involving Kawhi Leonard and this week's messy public breakup with future Hall of Famer Chris Paul, there's been a steady stream of bad news coming from Inglewood. Not to mention the Clippers are 6-16 and 13th in the Western Conference, a disastrous start given a welcome respite by Wednesday's blowout victory over the Atlanta Hawks . LA's spot in the standings has already led to some leaguewide angst.

Remember: The Clippers infamously owe their 2026 unprotected first-round pick ... to Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti and the defending champs.

"We might need to get everyone in the league on a Zoom a

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