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based in

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, and are affiliated with the

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. The team began play in the 2017–18 season.

History

From 2009 to 2014, the Clippers had been affiliated with the former

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before the Jam switched to a single affiliation with the

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. In December 2015,

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, head coach of the

, mentioned the need for the Clippers to own an NBA Development League team. In April 2017, the Clippers were reported to be looking to add a minor league affiliate in the

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either in nearby

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for the 2017–18 season. In May 2017, the Clippers reportedly had settled on the Ontario location and possibly be calling the team the Agua Caliente Clippers. On May 15, the Agua Caliente Clippers of Ontario were announced. The team was named after the

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and are the presenting sponsor of the Clippers. On July 5, 2022, they officially changed their name to the Ontario Clippers.https://www.clipsnation.com/platform/amp/2022/7/5/23195945/report-los-angeles-clippers-g-league-ontario-agua-caliente On December 22, 2022 they won the 2022 NBA G League Winter Showcase Cup by defeating the Windy City Bulls 99-97.

Season-by-season

Current roster

Radio and television

Play-by-play Brian S. Arrington and Analyst Eddie Talbert, Jr. of Fox Sports 1350 AM/Riverside comprise the television broadcast team.

Coaches

NBA affiliates

(2017–present)

Notes

References

External links

* {{California sports Basketball teams established in 2017 Sports in Ontario, California Basketball teams in California Sports in San Bernardino County, California Sports in the Inland Empire 2017 establishments in California