Isaiah Jackson Named Clippers' Starting Center for Regular-Season Opener

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue announced that Isaiah Jackson will start at center in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Sacramento Kings, pushing veteran Brook Lopez to a backup role. The 24-year-old big man averaged 7.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.2 blocks across 15.8 minutes per game in 17 appearances off the bench for the Clippers during the 2025-26 season.