Clippers deny plans to trade Brandon Ingram for future draft picks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 5:42 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

The Los Angeles Clippers are not actively looking to trade Brandon Ingram despite rumors of a potential deal to recoup assets. The organization recently faced historic penalties from the NBA for salary cap circumvention during the 2019 Kawhi Leonard free agent recruitment. These sanctions include the forfeiture of five future first-round picks, a $30 million fine, and lengthy suspensions for senior front-office personnel and ownership. Analysts speculated that the team might move the 29-year-old forward to replenish their depleted draft capital. However, sources close to the situation indicate the team remains committed to keeping Ingram on the roster. Keeping the veteran provides stability for the lineup alongside Darius Garland and rookie Keaton Wagler as the team prepares for the upcoming season at the Intuit Dome.
- •The NBA sanctioned the Clippers for salary cap violations during the 2019 recruitment of Kawhi Leonard.
- •Los Angeles must forfeit five future first-round picks as part of the league-mandated penalties.
- •Internal team leadership and owner Steve Ballmer face suspensions following the year-long league investigation.
- •Jake Fischer reports no indication that the Clippers are currently shopping Brandon Ingram.
- •The team intends to keep Ingram to support the development of rookie Keaton Wagler.
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