Kawhi Leonard practices with Clippers, but status for Game 1 is unclear

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard sat out eight consecutive games at the end of the regular season and it’s unclear if he’ll be ready to play in the first-round playoff series opener Sunday. “But he’s going to be a part of practice.” Lue was asked how much Leonard could participate. Leonard is the Clippers’ best player, has won two NBA championships — one with San Antonio and the other with Toronto — and his presence will be needed to get past the improved Mavericks. Offensively, space and play with pace, get into our sets quicker and the last seven out of eight games we’ve shown what we can do.” Lue was asked if he got that point across to his players after he told reporters last month that their identity was, “We’re soft.” “What do you think?” Lue responded.