Brook Lopez posts 17 points and 11 rebounds in 121-96 season-opening win

He logged just two 10-rebound games all of last season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated yesterday1 min read

Brook Lopez 🗣️ https://t.co/RjCzL369IC Via @LAClippers on X

What happened: Brook Lopez matched his prior-season double-double total in the Oct. 22 opener. Los Angeles now turns to its Oct. 23 matchup to continue the 2026-27 regular season.

Why it matters: Management exercised a $9.2 million team option on June 29 to retain Lopez for the 2026-27 campaign while declining options on two other frontcourt veterans. Early interior rebounding stabilizes the rotation at the start of his second year on the roster.

By the numbers: 17 points and 11 rebounds on Oct. 22; 2 double-digit rebound games across the entire prior season; $9.2M team option for 2026-27.

What to watch: Los Angeles tips off its second game of the regular season tonight, Oct. 23.

Sources

@LAClippers 2026-10-23T20:39:49.017906+00:00

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