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Nick Martinelli
Dated team records (2)
- Current basis: Licensed roster, October 9, 2026: listed with Los Angeles Clippers
- NBA directory, September 22, 2026: listed with Los Angeles Clippers
The newest dated listing sets the current team; a reviewed transaction announced later overrides it. Older records remain history.
Nick Martinelli is a 22-year-old forward, listed at 6′7″ (201 cm). Nick Martinelli is listed with the Los Angeles Clippers in the licensed roster dated October 9, 2026. The roster lists an entry dated July 2026.
2026-27 game log
Reported highs in 1 logged game
Only reported values contribute; unavailable statistics are not treated as zero.
5PointsOct 4, 2026 vs GSW
2ReboundsOct 4, 2026 vs GSW
1AssistsOct 4, 2026 vs GSW
13-pointersOct 4, 2026 vs GSW
0StealsOct 4, 2026 vs GSW
0BlocksOct 4, 2026 vs GSW
FG, 3P and FT show made-attempted shots. — means unavailable; 0 is a reported zero.
| Date | Opp | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3P | FT | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4 preseason | vs GSW | W 104–101 | 24:05 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-6 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -3 |
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FG, 3P and FT show made-attempted shots. — means unavailable; 0 is a reported zero.
| Date | Opp | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3P | FT | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4 preseason | vs GSW | W 104–101 | 24:05 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-6 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -3 |
Game records. Only stored games are listed. The player-game feed omits free throws; other box-score records may include them.
Quick answers
- How old is Nick Martinelli?
- Nick Martinelli is 22 years old. He was born on April 20, 2004.
- How tall is Nick Martinelli?
- Nick Martinelli is 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm) tall and plays F, per the NBA directory dated September 22, 2026.
- Where is Nick Martinelli from?
- Nick Martinelli is from the United States and played at Northwestern before the NBA.
- What team does Nick Martinelli play for?
- Nick Martinelli is listed with the Los Angeles Clippers in the licensed roster dated October 9, 2026. A roster listing does not establish a contract-signing date.
- What number does Nick Martinelli wear?
- The licensed roster lists Nick Martinelli at No. 12 for the Los Angeles Clippers. Edition date: October 9, 2026. Roster numbers can change.
- When is Nick Martinelli's next game?
- Nick Martinelli and the Los Angeles Clippers next play at the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 6:30 pm Eastern Time (preseason).
- Does Nick Martinelli play on Christmas Day?
- No. The Los Angeles Clippers are not in any of the 5 games on the NBA Christmas Day schedule.
- When was Nick Martinelli drafted?
- Nick Martinelli was the No. 55 pick (second round) in the 2026 NBA Draft, selected by the New York Knicks out of Northwestern.
Contract
- Nationality
- USA
- Roster date
- July 6, 2026
Contract data · updated Oct 9, 2026. The provider lists one salary figure in USD without its season or type; it can be a contract's average annual value rather than this season's salary.
About Nick Martinelli
Nicholas Joseph Martinelli (born April 20, 2004) is an American basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the San Diego Clippers of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Northwestern Wildcats of the Big Ten Conference.
Martinelli was a two-time second-team All-Big Ten honoree by the Big Ten Conference coaches and media, 2-time first-team Academic All-America selection, and a two-time Big Ten scoring champion. He also earned Associated Press 1st-team All-Big Ten recognition in 2026. He was also a member of the only Northwestern teams to earn back-to-back NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament invitations. He set the Northwestern single-season scoring record. At Glenbrook South High School, he was a two-time Associated Press All-State honoree (2021 2nd-team, 2022 1st-team).
- Born
- April 20, 2004 (age 22) Glenview, Illinois, U.S
- Listed height
- 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
- Listed weight
- 220 lb (100 kg)
- Position
- Small forward
- High school
- Glenbrook South (Glenview, Illinois)
- College
- Northwestern (2022–2026)
- NBA draft
- 2026: 2nd round, 55th overall pick
- Playing career
- 2026–present
Career highlights and awards
- 2× Second-team All-Big Ten (2025, 2026)
- 2× First-team Academic All-American (2025, 2026)
Career statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | Northwestern | 20 | 0 | 10.1 | .512 | .500 | .500 | 1.5 | .3 | .3 | – | 2.6 |
| 2023–24 | Northwestern | 34 | 11 | 26.0 | .492 | .271 | .780 | 4.3 | 1.1 | .5 | .2 | 8.8 |
| 2024–25 | Northwestern | 33 | 33 | 37.6 | .471 | .333 | .728 | 6.2 | 1.7 | .7 | .2 | 20.5 |
| 2025–26 | Northwestern | 33 | 33 | 35.6 | .510 | .417 | .809 | 6.2 | 2.0 | .8 | .4 | 23.0 |
Per-game averages. † won an NBA championship · * led the league · ‡ NBA record (as marked).
whynba profile fields · Checked
- Height
- 6′ 7″
- Weight
- 220 lb
- Position
- F
- Jersey
- 12
- Country
- USA
- School / last affiliation
- Northwestern
- Draft year
- 2026
- Draft pick
- Round 2 · Pick 55
How acquired: Draft Rights Traded from HOU on 06/24/26. This is the roster note stored on the official team page at the last source check, not a live transaction wire.
No 2025-26 per-game points, rebounds, and assists are stored for this profile. A blank line is not a zero line.
Roster observations
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| Team | First observed | Last confirmed | Later directory change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Clippers | None recorded | NBA directory |
Profile source
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