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| HT/WT: 6-6, 175 lbs |
| Birthplace: Shawnee, KS |
| Age: 19 |
| School: Illinois |
| Experience: R |
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1:56Grading Keaton Wagler's Summer League
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1:42Wagler, Peterson Drop 23 Points in Summer League
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1:35Summer League Preview: Wagler vs Acuff Jr.
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0:53NBA Draft Grades: Clippers Select Keaton Wagler No. 5 Overall
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1:44Draft Board Faller: Illinois' Keaton Wagler
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12:22Who Will the Wizards Take at No. 1 in the 2026 NBA Draft?
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1:04Clippers Select Keaton Wagler at No. 5 in 2026 Mock Draft
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| Regular Season | 25.0 | 13.2 | 28.1 | 4.5 | 3.5 |
Top Keaton Wagler News
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Clippers' Keaton Wagler: Struggles with shot in loss
Wagler finished Friday's 127-101 loss to the Timberwolves with 12 points (2-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds and three assists over 25 minutes.
Wagler has been extremely consistent with the good and the bad in the early stages of the season. While he has scored in double digits in each of his five outings so far, he's also struggled with his shot on a regular basis and is currently making just 28.6 percent of his shots and 35.7 percent of his threes. Wagler should continue to play off the bench until he shoots more efficiently, and right now, he's a potential waiver-wire option for managers looking for points without worrying about low percentages.
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Clippers' Keaton Wagler: Drops team-high 21 off bench in loss
Wagler closed with 21 points (4-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 10-12 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 28 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 103-87 loss to the Lakers.
The rookie guard led the Clippers in scoring on the night as he topped 20 points for the first time. The fifth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Wagler is doing most of his damage from three-point range so far, averaging 15.0 points, 4.3 boards, 3.5 assists and 2.3 threes in four games while shooting 39.1 percent from beyond the arc, but just 31.6 percent overall from the floor.
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Clippers' Keaton Wagler: Sees 26 minutes off bench
Wagler finished Sunday's 108-101 loss to Oklahoma City with 11 points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal in 26 minutes.
Wagler continued to receive substantial playing time off the bench, reaching double figures for the third consecutive game to begin his NBA career. The rookie struggled with his shooting and committed four turnovers, but his perfect performance at the charity stripe and contributions as a rebounder and facilitator were encouraging. His early involvement in the rotation makes him worth monitoring in deeper fantasy leagues.
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Clippers' Keaton Wagler: Not starting Wednesday
Wagler is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Kings, Farbod Esnaashari of SI.com reports.
Wagler will come off the bench to begin his NBA career, but he should still see quality minutes with Max Strus (foot) and Bradley Beal (knee) out. The Clippers selected him with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, so he should be a big part of their plans this season.
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Clippers' Keaton Wagler: 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.
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.
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Clippers' Keaton Wagler: 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.
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.
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Clippers' Keaton Wagler: 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.
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.
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Clippers' Keaton Wagler: 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.
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.
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Clippers' Keaton Wagler: 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 Timberwolves.
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.
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Clippers' Keaton Wagler: Not playing Wednesday
Wagler (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Summer League game against the Wizards, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Wagler will get a break after playing in each of the Clippers' first three games of the Summer League, and his next chance to play is Friday against the Timberwolves. The No. 5 overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft, Wagler figures to start alongside Darius Garland in the backcourt for the 2026-27 season. Wagler averaged 17.9 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.3 assists over 33.9 minutes per game last year with Illinois.
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Clippers' Keaton Wagler: Scores 16 points in SL loss
Wagler finished with 16 points (6-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and four assists across 30 minutes in Tuesday's 99-85 Summer League loss to the Lakers.
Wagler had 23 points in Sunday's 104-82 Summer League win over Utah. He wasn't as productive Tuesday, but it was still a quality effort. The 19-year-old will need to address some areas of his game heading into the 2026-27 campaign. Still, Wagler should get plenty of opportunities to improve during the season, considering he could see ample playing time right out of the gate.
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