Lakers predicted to outlast rival Clippers in NBA Cup group play originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Lakers begin their hopeful run at a second NBA Cup title in three seasons Friday night when they take on Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Clippers have ruled out Jordan Miller (left hamstring strain), Yanic Konan Niederhauser (left ankle sprain), and Kobe Sanders (right knee sprain) against the Pelicans, as they will still have their full regular rotation intact.

The Clippers will see the Warriors three more times, including the season finale. On Tuesday, LA didn't look ready for prime time at all.

The Los Angeles Clippers face the Golden State Warriors in a regular season NBA game on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 (10/28/25) at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif.

According to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, the Clippers are declining the fourth-year option on Kobe Brown, which would've set up the 2023 first-round pick to make $4.79 million next season. Instead, he's set to track to enter unrestricted free agency in the 2026 offseason.

Clippers host New Orleans on Friday, three days after scoring just 79 points as the Warriors took advantage of fatigue hitting James Harden and Kawhi Leonard.

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors will face Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers in this NBA matchup on Tuesday night at Chase Center.

The Golden State Warriors take on a Western Conference rival in the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night and the Warriors will be working with a fuller roster

Jimmy Butler had 21 points, five rebounds and five assists, Stephen Curry added 19 points and eight assists, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Clippers 98-79.

Tonight, the favored LA Clippers aim to clinch a win against the winless New Orleans Pelicans. Donnie and Joe preview the action ahead of Friday night!