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Clippers Reveal Ex-Lakers Pick Is New Starting Center

The Los Angeles Clippers have named their new starting center after trading away Ivica Zubac last season. According to Clippers head coach Ty Lue, the team will now start Isaiah Jackson at center for the 2026-2027 NBA season. Ty Lue…

By Rob Andrew Lo · HEAVY

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 4:57 AM

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Clippers head coach Ty Lue named Isaiah Jackson as the starting center for the 2026-2027 season.
Veteran center Brook Lopez will move to a backup role to anchor the second unit.
Jackson was originally drafted 22nd overall by the Lakers before joining the Pacers and later the Clippers.

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Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue announced that center Isaiah Jackson will start for the team during the 2026-2027 NBA season. Jackson earned the starting job over veteran Brook Lopez following a strong training camp and preseason display, providing mobility and rim protection to the first unit.

Originally drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2021 before being traded to the Indiana Pacers, Jackson arrived in Los Angeles via a February trade. The Clippers open their regular season on October 21, 2026, against the Sacramento Kings.

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