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Sanders won't start Saturday's game against the Kings, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
The rookie second-rounder got the spot start in place of Darius Garland (toe) during Friday's win over Chicago, though Sanders will slide to the second unit with Garland back in action. Sanders has averaged 6.0 points in 11.6 minutes per game over his last five appearances off the bench.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Starting sans Garland
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Sanders will start Friday's game against the Bulls, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
With Darius Garland (toe) unavailable for the front end of this back-to-back set, Sanders will get the starting nod. As a starter this season (15 games), the rookie second-rounder has averaged 10.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 27.4 minutes per game.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Drops out of rotation
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Sanders (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Monday in the Clippers' 126-118 win over the Knicks.
With head coach Tyronn Lue cutting his rotation down from 10 to nine men Monday, Sanders ended up being the odd man out. Sanders had appeared in each of the previous seven games and shot 58.3 percent from the field in 19.4 minutes per contest over that stretch, but it's difficult to see his continuing to receive steady playing time now that Darius Garland has been cleared to play 30-plus minutes. Regaining a spot in the rotation will only become more difficult for Sanders once John Collins (neck) receives the green light to return.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Moves to bench Saturday
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Sanders will come off the bench Saturday against the Grizzlies, according to Lauren Rosen of FanDuel Sports Network SoCal.
The Clippers will start Darius Garland for the first time Saturday. Sanders is likely to maintain a decent role with the second unit for Los Angeles.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Joining starting five
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Sanders is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Warriors, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Sanders will return to the starting lineup after coming off the bench in the previous two contests. Across 12 starts, the Nevada product is averaging 11.2 points while shooting 48.1 percent from the field and 39.5 percent from beyond the arc. Darius Garland (toe) is slated to make his team debut Monday, though he'll do so in a reserve role.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Starting Sunday
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Sanders will start Sunday's game against the Magic.
Sanders will start Sunday's contest due to John Collins (head) being out of the lineup. Sanders has seen a declining role over the last six games, culminating in two consecutive games where he did not see the floor. He will get a chance to reinstate himself in the rotation Sunday.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Exits rotation Thursday
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Sanders (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Thursday's 115-114 win over the Nuggets.
Though the Clippers upgraded him from a two-way contract to a standard deal over the All-Star break, Sanders ended up dropping out of the rotation for the first time since Nov. 10, ending a streak of 44 consecutive appearances. With Derrick Jones recently returning from an extended injury-related absence and with the Clippers bringing aboard Bennedict Mathurin at the trade deadline to bolster their depth on the wing, Sanders could regularly find himself outside of head coach Tyronn Lue's nine-man rotation. Sanders may at least temporarily reclaim a role in the second unit for Friday's game against the Lakers, as veteran Nicolas Batum (18 minutes Thursday) could be a candidate to rest for the second leg of a back-to-back set.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Signs standard deal with Clippers
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The Clippers and Sanders agreed to a standard contract Saturday, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports.
Sanders was approaching the 50-game cap for a two-way player, having appeared in 43 NBA games with the Clippers and being active for two others this season. Now on a standard contract, Sanders is officially part of the Clippers' 15-man roster and will have no limitations moving forward. Per Law Murray of The Athletic, the deal includes a team option for the 2026-27 season. Sanders is averaging 7.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 21.5 minutes per game this season.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Doesn't start Friday
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Sanders is not in the Clippers' starting lineup against the Kings on Friday, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Although Sanders was listed in the starting lineup, it was Derrick Jones who was on the floor at the opening tip. It's unclear what prompted the late change, but it appears as though Sanders will operate in a reserve role Friday.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Hits for 17 points in spot start
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Sanders notched 17 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and three assists in 34 minutes during Monday's 128-113 loss to the 76ers.
Sanders figures to be a risk-reward option off the waiver wire in the coming days, as the rumor mill regarding a James Harden (personal) trade continues to churn. Sanders and Jordan Miller are top beneficiaries if the trade comes to pass, but the 2025 second-round pick seems to have a slight edge over Miller for the gig at present.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Starting sans Harden
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Sanders is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Suns, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Sanders will move into the starting lineup Sunday with James Harden (personal) ruled out, joining Kris Dunn, Kawhi Leonard, John Collins and Ivica Zubac. Across eight starts this season, Sanders is averaging 11.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 29.0 minutes per contest.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Coming off bench Thursday
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Sanders is not in the Clippers' starting lineup against the Lakers on Thursday, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Sanders has started in each of the Clippers' last four games and averaged 10.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.5 threes and 1.0 steals over 27.5 minutes per game over that span. He'll revert to a bench role Thursday due to the return of Kawhi Leonard (knee).
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Adds eight points in victory
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Sanders logged eight points (3-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over 22 minutes during Monday's 110-106 victory over the Wizards.
Sanders got the starting nod for a third consecutive contest, though he struggled with efficiency after shooting 53.3 percent from the field across his previous two games. The rookie second-rounder has logged 22 or more minutes in four straight games and could remain in the starting five for as long as Kawhi Leonard (knee) is sidelined.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Starting nod Wednesday
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Sanders is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
With John Collins (groin) ruled out late, Sanders will step into the starting five for his fifth start of the season. In his previous four starts, the rookie has taken advantage of the opportunity, averaging 13.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 30.5 minutes per game.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Back to bench Wednesday
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Sanders is not in the Clippers' starting lineup against the Knicks on Wednesday, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Sanders was added to the Clippers' starting lineup against the Warriors on Monday after James Harden was ruled out due to a shoulder injury. The former stepped up in a big way, finishing with 20 points, seven rebounds and three assists across 36 minutes, but Sanders will revert to a bench role against New York after Harden was cleared to return.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Fills in with 20 points
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Sanders contributed 20 points (9-16 FG, 2-3 3Pt), seven rebounds and three assists across 36 minutes during Monday's 103-102 victory over Golden State.
Sanders posted a career-high 20 points while filling in for James Harden (shoulder). The 2025 second-round pick has appeared in 27 games this season, and he's proven to be a steady backup on an aging roster that needs ample support. The Nevada product isn't a worthy fantasy prospect right now, but he's one long-term injury away from more time with the parent club.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Running with starters
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Sanders is starting Monday's game against the Warriors, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Sanders is in line for his first start since Nov. 22, as the Clippers will be without James Harden (shoulder) on Monday. Sanders has had a tough go of late, averaging 4.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in his last five games.
Sanders provided five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist over 16 minutes during Friday's 119-103 win over Portland.
Sanders took only two shots but still led Los Angeles' bench in scoring. The rookie second-rounder is still seeing relatively solid playing time but has seen a decline in minutes compared to mid-to-late November. With Derrick Jones (knee) set to return to the lineup against the Pistons on Sunday, Sanders' minutes could take a hit.
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Clippers' Kobe Sanders: Struggles off bench Thursday
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Sanders racked up five points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 30 minutes during Thursday's 122-101 loss to the Thunder.
Sanders was barely able to tie his season-high mark in assists despite playing more minutes than usual due to James Harden's (calf) absence. Sanders is expected to remain a bench option in upcoming action as he looks to end a run of five games without scoring in double figures.
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