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Keaton Wagler has earned more minutes, yet Ty Lue still won’t give it to him

Although Keaton Wagler has clearly shown he deserves more minutes, Tyronn Lue is choosing not to play him more.

By Iliyan Lakhani · Clipperholics

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 2:30 PM

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Clipperholics argues that coach Tyronn Lue should increase rookie Keaton Wagler's minutes to over 25 per game.
Wagler played under 20 minutes in three of his last four games despite recent strong performances.
Lue reportedly apologized to Wagler for playing him only 16 minutes in an overtime loss to Miami.

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Writer Iliyan Lakhani argues that LA Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue should grant rookie Keaton Wagler significantly more playing time. Wagler recently recorded 11 points against the Miami Heat and 15 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, yet Lue has limited the 19-year-old to under 20 minutes in three of the last four games.

According to the article, Lue reportedly apologized to Wagler for restricted minutes following an overtime loss to Miami. Lakhani contends that Lue can realistically increase Wagler's workload to over 25 minutes while maintaining regular rotation roles for veterans like Kris Dunn, Derrick Jones Jr., and Max Strus.

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Keaton Wagler has earned more minutes, yet Ty Lue still won’t give it to him

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