Keaton Wagler ☆

• Podcast Locked On Clippers host · Prediction · Oct 16

  The host says this lineup could be the opening-night starting lineup, but Kris Dunn (heard as "Chris Dunn") could instead start in place of Keaton Wagler.

• Podcast Locked On Clippers host · Report · Oct 16

  Keaton Wagler played more minutes than any other Clipper in the finale.

• Podcast Locked On Clippers host · Report · Oct 16

  Keaton Wagler turned the ball over only once in three preseason games despite handling the ball.

• Podcast Locked On Clippers host · Analysis · Oct 16

  The host says Wagler makes the right pick-and-roll reads about 90% of the time and looks composed, though he expects a learning curve before Wagler is an elite pick-and-roll player.

• Podcast Keaton Wagler (reported), via Locked On Clippers · Relayed report · Oct 16

  According to the host, Wagler has said the pick and roll is something he has been working on.

• Podcast Locked On Clippers host · Opinion · Oct 16

  The host thinks Wagler had a solid, above-average preseason, while noting it was only three games.

• Podcast Locked On Clippers host · Analysis · Oct 16

  Host's list of standard contracts: Darius Garland, Brandon Ingram, Max Strus (heard as "Max Struess"), Rui Hachimura, Derrick Jones Jr. (heard as "Derek Jones Jr."), Keaton Wagler, Brook Lopez (heard as "Brooke Lopez"), Gradey Dick (heard as "Grady Dick"), Ajax (possibly Isaiah Jackson), Beal (likely Bradley Beal), Kris Dunn (heard as "Chris Dunn"), Jordan Miller, Yannick (likely Yanic Konan Niederhauser), Kobe Sanders, Baba Miller and Blake Wesley. That makes 16, and the host says the team will

• Podcast Locked On Clippers host · Rumor · Oct 16

  The host's guess: this group could be the opening-night lineup, or Kris Dunn (heard as "Chris Dunn") could start in place of Keaton Wagler.

• Podcast Locked On Clippers host · Report · Oct 16

  Keaton Wagler: 12 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 0 turnovers on 4-of-9 shooting (3-of-7 from three, 1-of-2 FT) in 28 minutes, +11. That was the second-best plus-minus on the team and the most minutes.

• Podcast Locked On Clippers host · Analysis · Oct 16

  Host's analysis: Wagler makes the right reads in pick-and-roll about 90% of the time and is patient and composed.

• Podcast Locked On Clippers host · Report · Oct 16

  Wagler turned the ball over only once across three preseason games while handling the ball.

• Podcast Locked On Clippers host · Prediction · Oct 16

  Host's prediction: if Wagler makes his shots, it seems he will have a very successful season.

• Podcast Locked On Clippers host · Analysis · Oct 14

  The host says Wagler needs to keep getting stronger, because Toronto 'were going right through him' in the recent preseason game.

• Podcast Keaton Wagler (reported), via Locked On Clippers · Relayed report · Oct 14

  Wagler talked about playing with rolling bigs on the Clippers, compared with the popping bigs he had at Illinois.

• Podcast Keaton Wagler (reported), via Locked On Clippers · Relayed report · Oct 14

  Wagler said he and Darius Garland have already done things together, such as going to football games, mostly at Garland's initiative.

• Podcast Keaton Wagler (quoted), via Locked On Clippers · Quote · Oct 14

  Asked by Joey Lynn (name as heard; identity unverified) about promotional work such as the schedule release, Wagler said it felt more like an opportunity than an obligation and helped him get to know the fans.

• Podcast Keaton Wagler (quoted), via Locked On Clippers · Quote · Oct 14

  Asked by the host whether he feels extra pressure because the team lost five first-round picks and he is its highest pick since Blake Griffin, Wagler said he has the same mindset as always: keep coming and keep getting better.

• Podcast Locked On Clippers host · Report · Oct 13

  Cam Christie started in place of Max Strus (heard as "Max Drews") and played 21 minutes. The host had expected Kris Dunn (heard as "Chris Dunn") or Keaton Wagler to start and is not sure why they didn't.

• Podcast Locked On Clippers host · Opinion · Oct 13

  Host opinion: after this game, Kris Dunn (heard as "Chris Dunn") rather than Keaton Wagler should take Max Strus's (heard as "Strews") starting spot, because the lineup needs more physicality and toughness for rebounding.

• Podcast Locked On Clippers host · Analysis · Oct 13

  Keaton Wagler had a rough defensive game: stronger players went through his chest, and Jamal Shedd scored five straight points on him. The host says Wagler needs to get stronger.

• Podcast Locked On Clippers host · Report · Oct 13

  Keaton Wagler had 9 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists and 1 turnover on 3-of-9 shooting, 2-of-6 from three and 1-of-2 from the line. The host calls it another fairly rough shooting game.

• Podcast Locked On Clippers host · Analysis · Oct 13

  Host analysis: Wagler mostly makes the right pick-and-roll reads, but he needs to start making shots, since shooting was a big reason he was the fifth pick. The host thinks it will take time for him to read the pick-and-roll consistently at NBA level.

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