For one, most of its key rotation players have tons of mileage. As a result, the Clippers are next-to-last in pace, opponents' fast-break points per game and opponents' points off turnovers per game. They're also 27th in turnover percentage, so the Lakers will need to pressure them defensively and pounce on mistakes and missed shots.

The NBA coaching carousel continues to spin, and after the New Orleans Pelicans dismissed Willie Green over the weekend — just two years removed from being in the running for Coach of the Year — oddsmakers are already focused on who could be the league’s next coaching casualty.

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The Dallas Mavericks (5-15) visit the LA Clippers (5-14) Saturday night at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Tip is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Mavericks vs. Clippers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Clippers have been one of the league’s biggest disappointments, especially when you account for their issues off the court.

Los Angeles rivals meet during NBA Cup group play. Check our NBA odds series for our Clippers-Lakers prediction and pick.

The Thunder own the LA Clippers ' 2026 first-round pick swap rights. They also have the Utah Jazz 's top-eight protected first-round pick. Oh, and the Philadelphia 76ers ' top-four protected first-round pick. If you look at Tankathon right now, OKC has three lottery picks.

A recent mock trade suggests the Los Angeles Clippers have a pathway to make a bold move to acquire DeMar DeRozan.

The Thunder (7-0) have matched their franchise record for best start to a season. They made easy work of the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday with a 137-106 win. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had his signature 30 points in three quarters before he sat out.