Clippers host Lakers on opening night

The Clippers and Lakers won’t have to wait long to kick off a new and exciting version of their rivalry, as they will open the season playing each other Oct. 22 at Staples Center, according to people not authorized to speak publicly.

It will be a Clippers home game, and it will allow them to showcase their new additions — Kawhi

Leonard, who signed as a free agent, and Paul George, who was acquired in a trade. There are questions about George being available by opening night because he’s recovering from surgery on both shoulders.

The Lakers, on the other hand, will have their own brilliant duo with LeBron James and Anthony

Davis, who was acquired in a blockbuster offseason trade.

When the Lakers and Clippers meet again on Christmas night at Staples Center, it probably will be a Lakers home game, one person said Saturday. — Broderick Turner

Forward Draymond Green and Golden State agreed to a four-year extension worth nearly $100 million, according to reports. John Margaritis, the UC Riverside women’s basketball coach, was suspended after an investigation revealed a violation of school policy. The Riverside Press-Enterprise reported Friday that the suspension is for 20 days without pay.

Police in Portland, Ore., say 30year-old Tamena Strickland was arrested late Friday after the shooting death of Deante Strickland, a Portland State basketball player. Deante Strickland’s uncle, Damian Strickland, said Tamena is Deante’s sister, the Oregonian reported. Authorities said two women also suffered gunshot injuries that were not believed to be life threatening.