SEATTLE — The Portland Trail Blazers will start Scoot Henderson, Kris Murray, Toumani Camara, Jerami Grant, and Deandre Ayton Friday night against the LA Clippers at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. Out with injuries are Shaedon Sharpe (shoulder), Anfernee Simons (ankle soreness), Robert Williams III (hamstring), and Matisse Thybulle (knee).

The Clippers will play two preseason games at Intuit Dome against the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings before hosting the Phoenix Suns on October 23 for the home opener. Leon

The Trail Blazers have a few players to watch out for as Anfernee Simons looks to continue his trajectory into stardom. He will be the primary matchup for Kris Dunn or Terrance Mann, as they must chase him around the perimeter. Anfernee will be a problematic matchup alongside his backcourt mate and hyper athlete Scoot Henderson.

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has been dealing with knee inflammation that is threatening to potentially keep him out when the Clippers open the season.

"Kawhi Leonard has not practiced with the Clippers yet. Still rehabbing his knee," wrote Clippers insider Joey Linn. "Ty was asked if Kawhi will play in the season opener and he s

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard said that he and fellow star James Harden's relationship is a strong one ahead of the 2024-25 season.