Clippers Suffer Embarrassing Season Opener Against Jazz

Salt Lake City, Utah – The Los Angeles Clippers began the 2025-26 NBA season with a disappointing 129-108 loss to the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Despite high expectations after a busy offseason, the Clippers struggled to perform on the court.

After adding star players like Bradley Beal, Brook Lopez, John Collins, and Chris Paul, fans were eager to see the Clippers excel. However, the team faced accusations of circumventing the salary cap, which dampened the positive atmosphere surrounding the roster. Kawhi Leonard’s endorsement deal with Aspiration has raised eyebrows among fans and analysts.

The game itself was a rough showing for the Clippers, who fell behind early and never recovered. The Jazz built a lead that reached 37 points, dominating the game wire-to-wire. Clippers head coach Ty Lue took full responsibility for the loss, stating bluntly, ‘I take responsibility for that bulls–t.’

While Lue acknowledged his role in the defeat, questions remain about the players’ commitment. Veterans like James Harden and Leonard are expected to lead, and their performance raises concerns after such a tumultuous offseason.

Looking ahead, the Clippers must quickly regroup as they prepare to return home for a two-game stretch at the Intuit Dome against the Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers. Both teams present a challenge, but the Clippers are determined to bounce back from this rough start.