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Ty Lue’s comments on Keaton Wagler justify why he’s not fit to coach the Clippers

After the Clippers’ loss to the Heat, Tyronn Lue made some concerning comments about Keaton Wagler, which help explain why he’s not fit to coach LA.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 2:00 PM
Ty Lue’s comments on Keaton Wagler justify why he’s not fit to coach the Clippers
Key Things to Know
  • Clipperholics argues Tyronn Lue's limited use of rookie Keaton Wagler shows he is unfit to coach developing players.
  • Wagler scored 11 points and posted a team-high +15 rating in 16 minutes during a loss to Miami.
  • Lue explained Wagler's limited minutes by stating, 'That’s just what I felt like. That’s just what I saw.'
The Story in 60 Seconds

Clipperholics writer Iliyan Lakhani argues that Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue is unfit to lead the franchise through its youth development phase. The criticism followed Lue's post-game remarks explaining why rookie Keaton Wagler, the fifth-overall pick, played only 16 minutes in a loss to the Miami Heat despite recording 11 points and a team-high +15 rating.

Lakhani contends that Lue excels at competing for titles rather than developing young prospects, citing past handling of players like Moussa Diabate. The author also highlighted limited playing time for rookie Baba Miller, arguing that the Clippers' front office should consider moving on from Lue to hire a coach suited for developing youth.

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