2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Preseason and Training Camp News Roundup: Key takeaways and injuries

Preseason & Training Camp News Roundup

Starting spots up for grabs on the Clippers

Isaiah Jackson started Sunday’s preseason opener and finished with four points (2-3 FG), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and two swats over 17 minutes. He had been running with the first unit at training camp, and it looks like he has the inside track to open the year as the Clippers’ starting center, ahead of the 38-year-old Brook Lopez. Jackson helps infuse some more athleticism into the Clippers’ first unit, and he had some nice chemistry with Darius Garland on Sunday, throwing down two lob jams in his first three minutes of play.

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Max Strus started at shooting guard but exited after just five minutes after suffering what appeared to be a non-contact injury to his right foot. Head coach Tyronn Lue did not provide an update on Strus after the game, simply saying that they’ll get more testing when the team heads back to L.A. Strus appeared poised to open the year as a starter, but if this is an injury that impacts his status for opening night, that could create a pathway for Keaton Wagler to start.

Wagler started the second half of Sunday’s exhibition and finished with 15 points (3-15 FG, 1-11 3Pt, 8-9 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block over 30 minutes. The efficiency wasn’t great, but he came through when it mattered most, drilling a step-back mid-range jumper in the closing seconds of regulation to seal the deal for Los Angeles. Like most rookies, Wagler will likely struggle with percentages, but he’s shown potential for racking up the counting stats. He’s a more attractive target in points leagues, though.

Bradley Beal could theoretically start, but he sat out training camp with a knee issue, and it’s unclear if he’ll play during the preseason. Given his issues with staying on the floor over the years, it might make more sense to have him work in the second unit to help limit his milage.

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Publish date : 2026-10-05 18:11:00

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