Expert recap and game analysis of the LA Clippers vs. Washington Wizards NBA game from January 19, 2026 on ESPN.

The Los Angeles Clippers were reportedly close to trading for DeMar DeRozan. That would have been a big mistake.

Former Clippers guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes NBA history never done by point guard originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Clippers had a future superstar and MVP on the roster in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the 2018-19 campaign, but chose not to develop him.

Complete team stats and game leaders for the LA Clippers vs. Washington Wizards NBA game from January 19, 2026 on ESPN.

That is why the Clippers will likely not trade both of their future first-round picks. They could include one in a Bogdanovic trade to get a proper upgrade (ideally for a young player who could be a building block for a long time), but don't expect any blockbuster deals from LA.

With nearly two weeks until the NBA trade deadline, the Warriors and Clippers are moving up the power rankings.