Sanders won't start Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
With Kawhi Leonard returning from a 10-game absence due to a sprained right foot and ankle, Sanders will slide to the second unit. However, the rookie second-rounder is still likely to see meaningful minutes due to Bogdan Bogdanovic (hip), Derrick Jones (knee) and Bradley Beal (hip) being out. Over his last five games (three starts), Sanders has averaged 9.6 points and 2.2 rebounds in 24.8 minutes per contest.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Scores 17 points in start
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Sanders provided 17 points (5-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 30 minutes during Monday's 110-108 loss to the 76ers.
Sanders was promoted to the starting lineup, replacing Derrick Jones, who is set to miss multiple weeks due to a sprained MCL in his right knee. Sanders responded by scoring a career-high 17 points, rewarding anyone who took a chance on him. The Clippers are treading water right now, meaning Sanders could very well stick in the starting lineup for the foreseeable future.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: To join starting lineup Monday
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Sanders will be in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the 76ers, Lauren Rosen of FanDuel Sports Network SoCal reports.
Derrick Jones is set to be sidelined for about six weeks with an MCL sprain, clearing up a spot in the first unit for Sanders. It's unclear if this is a long-term move, but it's encouraging for Sanders' fantasy value. Ahead of what will be his first career start, the rookie second-rounder has averaged 5.0 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 13.8 minutes per contest over five games this season.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Drops 11 off bench
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Sanders provided 11 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal across 23 minutes during Sunday's 121-118 loss to Boston.
After missing eight games due to a knee injury, Sanders has immediately stepped into a larger role with the absence of Kawhi Leonard (ankle/foot) and Bradley Beal (hip), averaging 20.3 minutes over his last three games after playing in just nine total minutes in his first two games. Sanders will likely remain in the rotation until Leonard is cleared to return.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Questionable Saturday
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Updating a previous report, Sanders (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Suns.
Sanders is in jeopardy of missing his sixth consecutive contest due to a sprained right knee. However, the two-way player's potential absence shouldn't cause significant waves in the rotation.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Available Saturday
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Sanders (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Suns.
Sanders is set to return from a five-game absence due to a sprained right knee. However, the two-way player isn't guaranteed to see meaningful playing time.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Remains out for Saturday
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Sanders (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Suns, Janis Carr of the Southern California News Group reports.
Sanders will miss a seventh straight game due to a knee issue. The next chance for him to return to the floor will be Monday against the Hawks.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Won't play vs. Phoenix
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Sanders (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Suns, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Sanders will miss a sixth straight game due to a knee issue. The next opportunity for him to return to the floor will be Saturday against the Suns.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Won't suit up Tuesday
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Sanders (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Sanders will miss his fifth consecutive game due to a right knee injury. His next chance to suit up will be Thursday against the Suns.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Still out
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Sanders (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Heat, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Sanders will miss a fourth consecutive game due to a right knee injury. His absence doesn't figure to impact the rotation. Sanders' next opportunity to suit up comes Tuesday against the Thunder.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Won't play vs. New Orleans
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Sanders (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Sanders continues to nurse a knee injury and will miss a third consecutive game. The next opportunity for him to return to the floor will be Monday against the Heat.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Won't play Tuesday
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Sanders will miss Tuesday's game against the Warriors due to a right knee sprain, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
This is the first we are hearing of a knee injury for Sanders, but his absence from the active roster won't influence the Clippers' rotations. His next chance to play will come Friday against the Pelicans.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Impresses in preseason win
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Sanders supplied 25 points (8-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 37 minutes in Friday's 106-103 preseason win over the Warriors.
The rookie forward led all players with 25 points while matching Stephen Curry for the game high in three-pointers made. Sanders was selected with the 50th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and signed a two-way contract with the Clippers in July. He spent his final collegiate campaign at Nevada, averaging 15.8 points, 4.5 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game across 33 appearances.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Nabs two-way deal
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Sanders agreed to a two-way contract with the Clippers on Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
The No. 50 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Sanders will be one of the Clippers' three two-way players in 2025-26, joining Patrick Baldwin and Trentyn Flowers. The 6-foot-8 wing will take part in the Las Vegas Summer League and is likely to spend most of the upcoming season in the G League with the San Diego Clippers.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Nabbed by Clippers
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Sanders was selected by Los Angeles with the No. 50 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Sanders transferred to Nevada for his senior season and performed well by putting up 15.8 points per game while averaging 4.5 assists and 1.1 steals over 33 appearances. He has great size and passes the ball well, and his pull-up jumper has a chance to translate well to the next level.
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