Sanders won't start Saturday's game against the Kings, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie second-rounder got the spot start in place of Darius Garland (toe) during Friday's win over Chicago, though Sanders will slide to the second unit with Garland back in action. Sanders has averaged 6.0 points in 11.6 minutes per game over his last five appearances off the bench.

Sanders will start Friday's game against the Bulls, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Darius Garland (toe) unavailable for the front end of this back-to-back set, Sanders will get the starting nod. As a starter this season (15 games), the rookie second-rounder has averaged 10.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 27.4 minutes per game.

Sanders (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Monday in the Clippers' 126-118 win over the Knicks.

EDGE Analysis

With head coach Tyronn Lue cutting his rotation down from 10 to nine men Monday, Sanders ended up being the odd man out. Sanders had appeared in each of the previous seven games and shot 58.3 percent from the field in 19.4 minutes per contest over that stretch, but it's difficult to see his continuing to receive steady playing time now that Darius Garland has been cleared to play 30-plus minutes. Regaining a spot in the rotation will only become more difficult for Sanders once John Collins (neck) receives the green light to return.

Sanders will come off the bench Saturday against the Grizzlies, according to Lauren Rosen of FanDuel Sports Network SoCal.

EDGE Analysis

The Clippers will start Darius Garland for the first time Saturday. Sanders is likely to maintain a decent role with the second unit for Los Angeles.

Sanders is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Warriors, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sanders will return to the starting lineup after coming off the bench in the previous two contests. Across 12 starts, the Nevada product is averaging 11.2 points while shooting 48.1 percent from the field and 39.5 percent from beyond the arc. Darius Garland (toe) is slated to make his team debut Monday, though he'll do so in a reserve role.

Sanders will start Sunday's game against the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

Sanders will start Sunday's contest due to John Collins (head) being out of the lineup. Sanders has seen a declining role over the last six games, culminating in two consecutive games where he did not see the floor. He will get a chance to reinstate himself in the rotation Sunday.

Sanders (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Thursday's 115-114 win over the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

Though the Clippers upgraded him from a two-way contract to a standard deal over the All-Star break, Sanders ended up dropping out of the rotation for the first time since Nov. 10, ending a streak of 44 consecutive appearances. With Derrick Jones recently returning from an extended injury-related absence and with the Clippers bringing aboard Bennedict Mathurin at the trade deadline to bolster their depth on the wing, Sanders looks like he could be the odd man out of head coach Tyronn Lue's nine-man rotation. Sanders may at least temporarily reclaim a role in the second unit for Friday's game against the Lakers, as veteran Nicolas Batum (18 minutes Thursday) could be a candidate to rest for the second leg of a back-to-back set.

The Clippers and Sanders agreed to a standard contract Saturday, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sanders was approaching the 50-game cap for a two-way player, having appeared in 43 NBA games with the Clippers and being active for two others this season. Now on a standard contract, Sanders is officially part of the Clippers' 15-man roster and will have no limitations moving forward. Per Law Murray of The Athletic, the deal includes a team option for the 2026-27 season. Sanders is averaging 7.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 21.5 minutes per game this season.

Sanders is not in the Clippers' starting lineup against the Kings on Friday, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although Sanders was listed in the starting lineup, it was Derrick Jones who was on the floor at the opening tip. It's unclear what prompted the late change, but it appears as though Sanders will operate in a reserve role Friday.

Sanders notched 17 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and three assists in 34 minutes during Monday's 128-113 loss to the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

Sanders figures to be a risk-reward option off the waiver wire in the coming days, as the rumor mill regarding a James Harden (personal) trade continues to churn. Sanders and Jordan Miller are top beneficiaries if the trade comes to pass, but the 2025 second-round pick seems to have a slight edge over Miller for the gig at present.