Clippers guard Kobe Sanders starts for injured Rui Hachimura, then returns to bench
The gist
Clippers guard Kobe Sanders started for injured Rui Hachimura, scored nine points, then returned to the bench.
His bench scoring and defense decide whether the second-round pick earns a bigger role.
How it unfolded
- Oct 22, 2025Sanders made his NBA regular-season debut for the Clippers, playing four minutes with a rebound, steal and assist in a 129-108 road loss to the Utah Jazz.
- Jan 5, 2026With James Harden a late scratch due to shoulder stiffness, Sanders started against the Golden State Warriors and scored a career-high 20 points with seven rebounds in 36 minutes.
- Jun 30, 2026Sanders re-signed with the Clippers on a four-year, $11.2M deal.