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Comment on Clippers 2026 Summer League, Game 1 Thread by JCplusULTRA

JCplusULTRA — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:38:56 +0000

MBJ cooked on Friday and didn’t play yesterday. Anyone know if he’s going to show again or if he played so well, he’s shut down?

Comment on Clippers 2026 Summer League, Game 1 Thread by Based Freestyle

Based Freestyle — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:45:56 +0000

The same could be said for us, if you think about it. We paid an injured Kawhi a max contract to miss half the games and not win a single playoff series. That’s “punishment enough” too. But, of course, the league and media have always despised the Clippers, so they’d never see it that way, while the Bucks’ obvious cap circumvention is already being laughed off like a joke. We’re supposed to ignore that this points to corruption with Rich Paul and Klutch that will eventually affect every team in the league if left unchecked.

Mind you, they already did the exact same thing with Bobby Portis, who isn’t a scrub like Trent, and got away with it. There was no muckraking from Pablo, outrage from fans, or 10+ month long intentionally slow-rolled investigation hanging over the Bucks’ heads like the Sword of Damocles. The trained mob of “neutral” NBA fans led by Lakers and Raptors homers wasn’t screaming for Milwaukee to lose their next 20 years’ worth of draft picks. That kind of bullshit is exclusively reserved for the Clippers since we’re the designated red-headed stepchild of the NBA. The double standards are so annoying.

Comment on Clippers 2026 Summer League, Game 1 Thread by chogokin

chogokin — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:28:27 +0000

The NBA probably thinks the Bucks honoring that abomination of a contract is punishment enough.

Comment on Clippers 2026 Summer League, Game 1 Thread by John Maclean

John Maclean — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:13:42 +0000

This is the last doomer thing I'm going to mention about KW's debut, but I asked GROK who had the worst +/- of any lottery pick in their Sumer league debut and it responded: In 2026, former Illinois standout and projected lottery pick Keaton Wagler recorded a -23 plus-minus in his NBA Summer League debut. He struggled offensively, finishing with 7 points on 1-7 shooting in a physically demanding introduction to the professional level I only post this to explain why so many of is were so freaked out. We weren't being "hysterical." Let's hope that he, the coaching staff and his teammates put him in better positions to excel at what he does best---SHOOT.

Comment on Clippers 2026 Summer League, Game 1 Thread by Based Freestyle

Based Freestyle — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:44:44 +0000

So, uh… that contract Gary Trent just signed with the Bucks reeks of blatant Joe Smith-style cap circumvention. Why do I get the feeling Pablo won’t bother “finding out” since it isn’t about the Clippers?

Comment on Clippers 2026 Summer League, Game 1 Thread by Oodypkt

Oodypkt — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:41:39 +0000

Be patient and keep developing our young guys.
It will be worth it at the end.

Comment on Clippers 2026 Summer League, Game 1 Thread by khyber jones

khyber jones — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:09:17 +0000

I think he was playing team basketball in a game that one on-line commentator described as ‘prison ball’. He’ll grow, learn, adjust and be fine.

Comment on Clippers 2026 Summer League, Game 1 Thread by mlslaw1

mlslaw1 — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:41:44 +0000

Was just thinking of Amir just before I read this…

Comment on Clippers 2026 Summer League, Game 1 Thread by John Maclean

John Maclean — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:32:56 +0000

The question on Wagler isn’t whether he will be good or not. He will be “good.” What’s got folks rattled is that it appears he was a reach at #5. I think he probably will be an excellent movement shooter. Possibly even make all-star someday. Like you said, let’s start getting him off ball and let him knock down shots. He’s got a gorgeous jumper so it will be fun to watch him get hot. It is what it is and he will be a useful piece in a couple years. Onward.

Comment on Clippers 2026 Summer League, Game 1 Thread by chogokin

chogokin — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:20:50 +0000

I wasn’t expecting Wagler to pour in buckets, but what really concerned me was how unprepared he looked when they bodied him up – the physicality took him out of entire possessions. His coaches and teammates weren’t doing him any favors either though, so hopefully they actually come up w/ a plan to take advantage of the hyper aggressive defense in the next game – some more off-ball movement and harder screens would probably help.