NBA·PREVIEW·October 19, 2026 05:23 PM ET

Isaiah Jackson takes No. 23 for Clippers

Named Week 1 starting center Oct. 17

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Oct 191 min read

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What happened: The Clippers list Isaiah Jackson as No. 23 ahead of opening week.

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Why it matters: Coach Tyronn Lue named Isaiah Jackson as the Week 1 starting center on Oct. 17. The club sits three days from opening night, leaving rotation order as the remaining preseason question.

What to watch: Opening-night lineups will confirm Jackson's place in the starting five.

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