Garland praises Wagler confidence ahead of Acuff debut

Kings visit Intuit Dome tomorrow for preseason

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Asked Darius Garland, fifth pick of the 2019 NBA Draft, about the 2026 Draft class that includes Clippers teammate "5th Via @LawMurrayTheNU on X

What happened: Garland, the fifth pick in 2019, discussed the 2026 class that includes Clippers teammate Keaton Wagler and Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. He said Wagler has brought strong confidence to the group. Acuff is slated to debut at Intuit Dome on Oct. 21.

Why it matters: The Clippers open 2026-27 integrating Wagler alongside a veteran backcourt. The Kings get an early look at Acuff against NBA competition before the regular season.

What to watch: Watch Wagler's minutes and Acuff's first matchup at Intuit Dome on Oct. 21.

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@LawMurrayTheNU 2026-10-20T21:13:59.882391+00:00

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