Kobe Sanders
LA Clippers · Guard · 6′8″ 207 lb · age 24 · Nevada · 2nd season
Availability
Next game Wed, Oct 28 vs LAL. The injury report for it appears the day before.
Season form
3 games this seasonStarts 0 of 3 games · 8th on LAC in minutes · Rotation role
Bars: minutes in his last 3 games · numbers: points
Situational splits: turn on Prediction tools.
What's being said
15 items · 3 sources this season- Podcast Locked On Clippers · 2 points ·
- The host says younger players off the bench sometimes play too fast and out of control, which leads to turnovers. He names Kobe Sanders and Keaton Wagler, though he says Wogler had a decent game. at 10:37
- Top plays: Kobe Sanders hit his second three of the night (30-27 Clippers, first quarter), and Brook Lopez hit back-to-back threes in the first quarter. at 16:22
“CLIPPERS POSTCAST : Rough first half for the THUNDER gave the CLIPPERS a shot!” · listen ↗
- Bluesky @johnhollinger.bsky.social · Report ·
the "Kobe Sanders no-ball-dip-3" might need a few more reps on the practice court. Otherwise it's been an impressive night for him though.
- Podcast Locked On Clippers · 2 points ·
- Darian Vaziri: Kobe Sanders was disruptive on-ball defensively again, and the host praises his defensive confidence this season. His line: 5 points, 5 assists, 2 turnovers in 19 minutes, plus-10. at 30:01
- Darian Vaziri: The host says Sanders will get a lot of minutes if he keeps playing solid defense. at 30:21
“How Turnovers Killed The LA Clippers Against The Lakers” · listen ↗
- X Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) · Report ·
Bradley Beal, Brandon Ingram, Jordan Miller, Yanic Konan Niederhäuser, and Max Strus are all OUT for the Clippers tomorrow vs. the Kings. Kobe Sanders is not listed and expected to play.
- Podcast Locked On Clippers host · Report ·
Bench minutes: Kobe Sanders had 5 points in 19 minutes and Gradey Dick had 6 points in 12 minutes. The host called the bench numbers big again.
“CLIPPERS POSTCAST: Tough back and forth battle with the Lakers, until it wasn't with 26 turnovers!” at 9:27 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Clippers · 2 points ·
- Darian Vaziri: The host did not say what he was returning from. at 31:30
- Darian Vaziri: The host thinks Sanders could become a 3-and-D, attack-closeouts player. He says Sanders is improving defensively in his second season, at age 24. at 31:49
“How The LA Clippers Opening Night Went PERFECTLY” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Clippers · 2 points ·
- Darian Vaziri: The host says Kobe Sanders 'will be ready to go hopefully' and hopes he can hit shots off the bench. at 28:40
- Darian Vaziri: The host says every returning player must do more now that Kawhi is gone, naming Kris Dunn, Derrick Jones Jr and Kobe Sanders. at 7:38
“Why Opening Night Is A MUST-WIN For The LA Clippers” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Clippers · 2 points ·
- The host's projected bench: Brook Lopez as backup center, Keaton Wagler as roughly the sixth man, plus Kobe Sanders. at 28:32
- The host says Jackson is 24 and turns 25 in January, so he is still approaching his prime. He names Wagler, Baba Miller, Konan Niederhauser, Kobe Sanders and Jordan Miller as the young players to develop, since the team lacks future first-round picks. at 25:10
“Why Isaiah Jackson Being Named Starting Center Is The RIGHT Choice” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Clippers · 2 points ·
- Kobe Sanders did not play in any preseason game. No reason is given. The host calls it a little concerning and hopes Sanders is ready to start the season. at 28:22
- Host's list of standard contracts: Darius Garland, Brandon Ingram, Max Strus, Rui Hachimura, Derrick Jones Jr., Keaton Wagler, Brook Lopez, Gradey Dick, Isaiah Jackson, Bradley Beal, Kris Dunn, Jordan Miller, Yanic Konan Niederhauser, Kobe Sanders, Baba Miller and Blake Wesley. That makes 16, and the host says the team will have to figure out what to do. name not confirmed at 30:52
“How The LA Clippers Rookies IMPRESSED In The Preseason Finale” · listen ↗
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Game log
● = started2026-27 season
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | @OKC L | 20 min | 12 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Oct 23 | @LAL L | 19 min | 5 pts | 3 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 21 | SAC W | 19 min | 2 pts | 0 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
2025-26 season (last season) · 69 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15 | GSW L | 11 min | 3 pts | 0 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 12 | GSW W | 23 min | 11 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 10 | @POR L | 11 min | 4 pts | 0 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 8 | OKC L | 24 min | 17 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 7 | DAL W | 24 min | 11 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 5 | @SAC W | 20 min | 17 pts | 0 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 2 | SAS L | 13 min | 6 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 31 | POR L | 1 min | 2 pts | 0 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 29 | @MIL W | 10 min | 3 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 25 | TOR W | 7 min | 6 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 23 | MIL W | 26 min | 19 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 19 | @NOP L | 20 min | 5 pts | 0 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 18 | @NOP L | 15 min | 3 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 16 | SAS L | 17 min | 5 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 13 | CHI W | 26 min | 11 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 11 | MIN W | 6 min | 2 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 7 | @MEM W | 19 min | 7 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 6 | @SAS L | 25 min | 10 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 4 | IND W | 21 min | 6 pts | 0 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 2 | @GSW W | 22 min | 8 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 1 | NOP W | 4 min | 9 pts | 0 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 26 | MIN L | 19 min | 9 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 22 | ORL L | 26 min | 7 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 11 | @HOU W | 10 min | 3 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 10 | @HOU L | 16 min | 2 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 8 | @MIN W | 24 min | 10 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 6 | @SAC W | 18 min | 1 pt | 5 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 4 | CLE L | 20 min | 4 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 2 | PHI L | 34 min | 17 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 1 | @PHX W | 31 min | 12 pts | 2 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 30 | @DEN L | 23 min | 8 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 27 | @UTA W | 22 min | 8 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 25 | BKN W | 30 min | 9 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 22 | LAL W | 24 min | 11 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 20 | @CHI L | 25 min | 8 pts | 2 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 19 | @WAS W | 22 min | 8 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 16 | @TOR W | 37 min | 13 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 14 | WAS W | 26 min | 11 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 12 | CHA W | 23 min | 8 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 10 | @DET W | 10 min | 0 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 9 | @BKN W | 26 min | 5 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 7 | @NYK L | 17 min | 0 pts | 1 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 5 | GSW W | 36 min | 20 pts | 7 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 3 | BOS L | 15 min | 0 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 1 | UTA W | 24 min | 10 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 30 | SAC W | 26 min | 7 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 28 | DET W | 16 min | 0 pts | 0 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 26 | @POR W | 16 min | 5 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 23 | HOU W | 13 min | 13 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
| Dec 20 | LAL W | 17 min | 4 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 18 | @OKC L | 30 min | 5 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 15 | MEM L | 13 min | 5 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 11 | @HOU L | 9 min | 0 pts | 0 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 6 | @MIN L | 16 min | 2 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 5 | @MEM L | 27 min | 8 pts | 7 reb | 0 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 3 | @ATL W | 27 min | 17 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 1 | @MIA L | 26 min | 10 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 29 | DAL L | 9 min | 0 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 28 | MEM L | 14 min | 3 pts | 0 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 25 | @LAL L | 17 min | 6 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 23 | @CLE L | 28 min | 5 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 22 | @CHA W | 30 min | 11 pts | 1 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 20 | @ORL L | 26 min | 6 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 17 | @PHI L | 30 min | 17 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 16 | @BOS L | 23 min | 11 pts | 6 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 14 | @DAL W | 14 min | 3 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 12 | DEN L | 25 min | 9 pts | 1 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Oct 24 | PHX W | 5 min | 2 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 22 | @UTA L | 4 min | 0 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
How his numbers change by situation, with four seasons of history →
Predictions about him
how calls are trackedCame true 1 · Missed 1 · Waiting 1
- Waiting Under review Darian Vaziri: Kobe Sanders will play a lot of minutes if his defense stays solid.
2026-10-25 · Podcast · by 2027-04-12 Flag - Came true Darian Vaziri: Kobe Sanders will be a bench player.
2026-10-19 · Podcast · for vs SAC, 2026-10-22 · result: came off the bench, 19 min Flag - Missed Darian Vaziri: Kobe Sanders will get more minutes in the next game at New Orleans.
2026-03-17 · Podcast · for @ NOP, 2026-03-19 · result: came off the bench, 15 min Flag