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Projected starting lineup, rotation and how to watch the Clippers season opener
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Projected starting lineup, rotation and how to watch the Clippers season opener

The long wait is finally over. On Wednesday night, the LA Clippers will finally host their first ever regular season game at the Intuit Dome, officially ushering in a brand new era of Clippers basketball.

It’s been a long time coming, but the Clippers now have their own home arena all to themselves for the first time in their history, and they no longer have to hide in the shadows of their city rival Lakers. With this new era comes a completely new selection of players.

After losing Paul George and Russell Westbrook this offseason, Lawrence Frank and the front office brought in several key free agents to replace the loss of these heavy minutes players. Now this new team will make its official debut against the Phoenix Suns at Intuit Dome.

James Harden

Terance Mann

Norman Powell

Derrick Jones Jr.

Ivica Zubac

The Clippers’ opening night rotation should include most of the roster, with some minor exceptions. It’s clear that Kawhi Leonard will remain sidelined as he is out indefinitely with lingering knee swelling as LA begins the regular season.

PJ Tucker remains away from the team and the Clippers remain committed to finding him a new home. Other than that, Ty Lue will likely look to get playing time for most of the guys expected to be in the regular rotation, including some of the less regulars who showed up in the preseason.

PG: James Harden, Kris Dunn

SG: Terance Mann, Kevin Porter Jr., Amir Coffey

SF: Norman Powell, Kobe Brown

P.F.: Derrick Jones Jr., Nic Batum

c: Ivica Zubac, Kai Jones

Kawhi Leonard (knee), Mo Bamba (knee) and PJ Tucker (not with team) are all out on Wednesday.

Tyus Jones

Bradley Beal

Devin Boeker

Kevin Durant

Jusuf Nurkic

Josh Okogie (hamstring) is out, while Damion Lee (hamstring) and Grayson Allen (Achilles) are questionable.

Clippers vs. Suns airs on ESPN, with tipoff at 7:00 PM PT. Clippers fans can also watch the home broadcast of Los Angeles vs. Watch Phoenix on FanDuel Sports Network (formerly Bally Sports West).

Saturday, Oct. 26 at Nuggets (2:00 PM PT on NBATV)

Sunday, Oct. 27 at Warriors (5:30 p.m. PT on FanDuel Sports Network)

Wednesday October 30 vs. Trail Blazers (7:30 p.m. PT on FDSN)

Thursday, October 31 vs Suns (7:30 PM PT on NBATV)

Saturday November 2 vs. Thunder (7:30 PM PT on FDSN)