Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for October 12

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THE Denver Nuggets and LA Clippers renew their rivalry in Sunday's 2025 NBA preseason game. The Nuggets split the reasons in their first two games against the Minnesota Timberwolves, with a 126-116 loss and a 112-108 victory against the Toronto Raptors.

With the exception of Aaron Gordon, who played the first game, all The nuggets the starters and rotation players saw the field. Denver is gaining pace and chemistry with a slightly revamped team, including new additions like Cam Johnson, Bruce Brown, Jonas Valanciunas and Tim Hardaway Jr. They hope to continue that momentum against the Clippers.

On the other hand, THERE is only playing his second match. Kawhi Leonard and Co. opened their preseason with a lopsided 152-95 victory over the Victor Oladipo-led Guangzhou Loong-Lions. With the exception of Bradley Beal, everyone was available. Franchise legend Chris Paul had a strong sophomore debut with a 15-point game.

Leonard, who is playing his first preseason in several years, also made his mark with 18 points. While the Denver Nuggets should be at full strength, the LA Clippers have a solid opportunity to test themselves against arguably the second-best team behind the OKC Thunder in the NBA.


Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers Injury Reports

Nuggets

Denver has no injuries.

Clippers

The Clippers have Bogdan Bogdanovic and Bradley Beal listed on a daily basis. Bogdanovic suffered back pain during Thursday's pre-season opener against the Loong-Lions. Meanwhile, Beal is recovering from a knee injury.


Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Nuggets

The Nuggets could start Jamal Murray at point guard, with Christian Braun as shooter. Cam Johnson, Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic could start another game as a frontcourt trio.

PG Jamal Murray Bruce Brown Jalen Pickett
SG Christian Braun Julien Strawther Tim Hardaway Jr.
SG Cam Johnson Peyton Watson
PF Aaron Gordon Zeké Nnaji Kessler Edwards
C Nikola Jokic Jonas Valanciunas DaRon Holmes II

Clippers

The Clippers could start James Harden and Kris Dunn in the backcourt, with Kawhi Leonard at small forward, John Collins at power forward and Ivica Zubac at center. If Bogdan Bogdanovic is healthy, he could be in the running to start for Dunn at shooting guard.

PG James Harden ChrisPaul
SG Kris Dunn Bogdan Bogdanovic* Cam Christie
SF Kawhi Leonard Derrick Jones Jr.
PF John Collins Nicolas Batum Kobe Brown
C Ivica Zubac Brook Lopez Yanic Konan Niederhauser