Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard progressing in return from injury: When could he be back?
2 years, 1 month ago

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard progressing in return from injury: When could he be back?

New York Times  

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is progressing in his return to action after missing time due to injury management for his surgically repaired right knee, but the star still has “a ways to go,” coach Tyronn Lue said Friday. Lue said Leonard “looked pretty good” but they “still have a ways to go.” Backstory Leonard, a 31-year-old small forward, suffered a partially torn ACL in his right knee in the 2021 postseason and missed the entire 2021-22 season rehabbing. What they’re saying Lue was asked Friday whether it was fair to say Leonard was getting closer to his return, and responded, “Yes.” “Not tomorrow,” Lue said. Lue says that Leonard needs “more opportunities” so that the team can reassess his readiness to play, but he is getting closer to a return.

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Leonard says returning to the court is the easy part after making season debut for Clippers
4 days, 6 hours ago

Leonard says returning to the court is the easy part after making season debut for Clippers

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — After what Kawhi Leonard has gone through the past nine months, returning to the court for the Los Angeles Clippers was the easy part. It was his first NBA game action since Game 3 of the Clippers’ Western Conference first-round playoff series against Dallas on April 26. We were facing it like a preseason game tonight and …

Clippers ‘hopeful’ Kawhi Leonard will make his season debut Saturday
6 days, 9 hours ago

Clippers ‘hopeful’ Kawhi Leonard will make his season debut Saturday

LA Times  

The Clippers hope Kawhi Leonard will return from a knee injury and make his season debut Saturday against the Atlanta Hawks. All signs point to Kawhi Leonard making his season debut for the Clippers on Saturday night against the Atlanta Hawks at the Intuit Dome. When Leonard does return, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said he would be on a minutes …

Clippers: Kawhi Leonard’s progress ‘really good’ but he’s still not ready to return
2 weeks ago

Clippers: Kawhi Leonard’s progress ‘really good’ but he’s still not ready to return

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard watches from the bench during a loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Dec. 21. Kawhi Leonard took part in a five-on-five practice Thursday, and Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said his star forward is making progress in recovering from a right knee injury but there is still no timetable for his season debut. “So we got to …

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard returns to practice in limited role
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard returns to practice in limited role

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard last played in a game on April 26 in Game 3 of a playoff series against Dallas. But at the end of the day, we want what’s best for him.” It was Leonard’s first practice with the Clippers since last season as he recovers from a right knee injury. “He’s not playing this week,” Lue said, …

Clippers still don’t have a time frame for Kawhi Leonard’s return
1 month ago

Clippers still don’t have a time frame for Kawhi Leonard’s return

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard talks with coach Tyronn Lue on the sideline during a break in play. “So, when he completes that, then we’ll move on.” Lue didn’t say how many “boxes” Leonard had to cross out before he could play. “So, it’s actually really good for us, take advantage of it, get better,” Lue said. “We know when Kawhi …

Clippers subjected Kawhi Leonard to ‘unsafe and illegal treatment,’ ex-trainer says
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers subjected Kawhi Leonard to ‘unsafe and illegal treatment,’ ex-trainer says

LA Times  

In 2021, an injured Kawhi Leonard looks on from the bench as the Clippers play the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. The lawsuit says the Clippers began their pursuit of Leonard — using Shelton as an intermediary — in 2017, two years before Leonard joined the team. Following a devastating ankle injury for Leonard during the Western Conference finals …

Clippers coach has ‘no timetable’ for Kawhi Leonard but expects him to play this season
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Clippers coach has ‘no timetable’ for Kawhi Leonard but expects him to play this season

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard sits on the bench in street clothes during a preseason game. Coach Tyronn Lue said he doesn’t expect Leonard to miss the season, “but I’m not a doctor, either.” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue doesn’t see any chance Kawhi Leonard will miss the upcoming season because of inflammation in his right knee, but the team has “no …

Clippers ‘checking the boxes’ with Kawhi’s Leonard’s rehab, but when will he return?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Clippers ‘checking the boxes’ with Kawhi’s Leonard’s rehab, but when will he return?

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard controls the ball against the Chicago Bulls in March. The Clippers played their first game at the Intuit Dome, their new home in Inglewood, in a preseason contest Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks, and they did so without Kawhi Leonard — again. The Clippers have one preseason game left to play, against the Sacramento Kings …

Clippers ‘not sure’ if Kawhi Leonard will be healthy by start of season
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Clippers ‘not sure’ if Kawhi Leonard will be healthy by start of season

LA Times  

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, center, sits on the bench during a preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets in Oceanside on Tuesday. The Clippers aren’t sure whether Leonard will be healthy enough to play in the team’s regular-season opener Oct. 23. The Clippers finished practice Thursday at Intuit Dome and were preparing to leave for their preseason game against Portland in …

Clippers' Leonard: Optimism Despite Knee Concerns for Opening Night
3 months, 1 week ago

Clippers' Leonard: Optimism Despite Knee Concerns for Opening Night

Associated Press  

Kawhi Leonard is planning to be in the Los Angeles Clippers' lineup for opening night unless his balky right knee prevents him from inaugurating the team's new arena. The health of their superstar once again looms large after Leonard was limited to two postseason games last season because of inflammation in a knee that has been surgically repaired twice. He …

Clippers to limit Kawhi Leonard’s training camp work because of knee
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers to limit Kawhi Leonard’s training camp work because of knee

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, driving past Mavericks forward P.J. While Frank said the swelling has significantly decreased, the Clippers plan to take a cautious approach and limit Leonard’s activity during training camp. Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank said Tuesday that Kawhi Leonard will primarily be working on a cautious approach and limit Leonard’s activity during training camp. “He …

‘Up and down practices’ prompt Kawhi Leonard to withdraw from U.S. Olympic team
5 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Up and down practices’ prompt Kawhi Leonard to withdraw from U.S. Olympic team

LA Times  

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard went through multiple practices before the U.S. men’s basketball Olympic team announced he was withdrawing from the Games to focus on rebuilding his strength ahead of the upcoming NBA season. Kawhi Leonard said his surgically-repaired right knee was “at a neutral state” after a fourth day of training camp practice with Team USA and was hopeful …

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard impresses during workout in front of Team USA leaders
6 months, 1 week ago

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard impresses during workout in front of Team USA leaders

LA Times  

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard prepares to shoot as he warms up before Game 2 of the playoff series against the Mavericks. After Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard’s workout in front of several proiminent individuals last Friday, they all left the session saying he is scheduled to report for Team USA training camp Friday in Las Vegas, according to people with knowledge …

Leonard’s health, contract extensions for George and Lue face Clippers with new arena move pending
8 months ago

Leonard’s health, contract extensions for George and Lue face Clippers with new arena move pending

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers are moving into their new arena in nearby Inglewood this summer. “I understand the skepticism of, ‘Hey, just this is another year where you haven’t had the group,’” Frank said Monday in his annual end-of-season remarks, “but I would guard against the cynicism because just because it’s happened doesn’t mean it’s always going …

Kawhi Leonard ruled out for Clippers' Game 5 vs Mavericks
8 months, 1 week ago

Kawhi Leonard ruled out for Clippers' Game 5 vs Mavericks

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard will miss Game 5 of the Los Angeles Clippers’ tight first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night due to right knee inflammation. Leonard missed Game 1 and Game 4 of the series after missing the final eight games of the regular season with right knee pain. AP AUDIO: Kawhi Leonard ruled out for …

Kawhi Leonard ruled out with knee issue as Clippers win without him again to even series with Mavs
8 months, 1 week ago

Kawhi Leonard ruled out with knee issue as Clippers win without him again to even series with Mavs

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard was ruled out of Sunday’s Game 4 of a first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks, with no timetable for his return from right knee inflammation. “When you watch him play, it was very obvious that is not Kawhi Leonard,” team president Lawrence Frank said before the game, calling the injury “tricky.” Frank …

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard questionable for Game 4 vs. Mavericks
8 months, 1 week ago

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard questionable for Game 4 vs. Mavericks

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, trying to cut off a drive by Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, played less than 25 minutes during Game 3 on Friday. Kawhi Leonard eased his way onto the American Airlines Center court Saturday afternoon, his sneakers in hand and a thin white device on his swollen right knee that has left the Clippers’ best player listed …

Kawhi Leonard, Clippers struggle again in Game 3 loss to the Mavericks
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard, Clippers struggle again in Game 3 loss to the Mavericks

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, trying to drive past Mavericks forward P.J. Leonard was listed as questionable because of right knee inflammation for Game 3, and though he started Friday night, he rarely looked sharp during the Clippers’ 101-90 loss to the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Leonard said his knee “just didn’t respond the way we wanted” after he …

Clippers glad to have Kawhi Leonard back, but will he play more in Game 3?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers glad to have Kawhi Leonard back, but will he play more in Game 3?

LA Times  

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard drives past Dallas guard Kyrie Irving during the Clippers’ loss in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Mavericks on Tuesday. Lue said Leonard didn’t have any issues with his knee after playing 34:55 in Game 2 of the Western Conference playoffs Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks. So now, the question is whether Lue …

Clippers need a better version of Kawhi Leonard to win Game 3
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers need a better version of Kawhi Leonard to win Game 3

LA Times  

Kawhi Leonard loses control of the ball while guarded by Luka Doncic in Game 2. The Clippers lost Game 2 to the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena and in the process lost the home-court advantage in the Western Conference best-of-seven playoff series that’s now tied at 1-1. “Win Game 3,” Lue said late Tuesday night after his crew’s …

Column: Despite Game 2 loss, Clippers clearly need Kawhi Leonard to have any title hopes
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Column: Despite Game 2 loss, Clippers clearly need Kawhi Leonard to have any title hopes

LA Times  

The Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard is introduced at the start of Tuesday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena. Asked about where he was from a conditioning standpoint, Leonard replied, “It’s my first game in like 20-something days, but I don’t know. “The last few weeks, I haven’t been on the floor, so last couple days, it felt great and …

Kawhi Leonard returns but Clippers drop Game 2 to the Mavericks
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard returns but Clippers drop Game 2 to the Mavericks

LA Times  

They finally are whole, the return of Kawhi Leonard from right knee inflammation that kept the Clippers’ best player out for 23 days making them complete. But for the Clippers to defeat the Dallas Mavericks again in a Western Conference playoff series, Leonard was going to need his teammates to carry most of the weight until he gets his game …

Without Kawhi Leonard, Clippers handle Mavericks in Game 1
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Without Kawhi Leonard, Clippers handle Mavericks in Game 1

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden celebrates with Paul George after scoring against the Mavericks in Game 1 on Sunday. The inflammation in Kawhi Leonard’s right knee kept him out of the Clippers’ playoff opener against the Dallas Mavericks. And so Paul George, James Harden and the rest of Clippers coach Tyronn Lue’s group had to press forward without their best player. …

Clippers facing prospect of no Kawhi Leonard in playoff opener against Luka Doncic and Mavericks
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers facing prospect of no Kawhi Leonard in playoff opener against Luka Doncic and Mavericks

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — It’s playoff time in the NBA, and the Los Angeles Clippers have four potential Hall of Famers on their roster. “They’re going to score the basketball,” Clippers guard James Harden said, “but make it as difficult as you can possession by possession.” The Clippers took two of three from Dallas this season. “I think we’re good when …

Kawhi Leonard’s status still uncertain day before Clippers’ playoff opener
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard’s status still uncertain day before Clippers’ playoff opener

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard last played in a game March 31 before inflammation in his right knee forced him to sit out the last eight regular-season games. Leonard’s teammate, Paul George, in his session with reporters before Saturday’s practice, said, “I do think at some point he’ll be with us.” Lue was asked for some clarity on the inflammation in …

Ty Lue says Clippers preparing as if Kawhi Leonard will play in Game 1, but can he?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ty Lue says Clippers preparing as if Kawhi Leonard will play in Game 1, but can he?

LA Times  

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue is hoping Kawhi Leonard will be in the lineup to start the NBA playoffs. “We’ll let you know tomorrow.” Lue said Leonard looked “OK” during practice Tuesday. “No five-on-five,” Lue said about what Leonard didn’t do at practice. Thank you.” When Norman Powell was asked about how Leonard looked in practice, his response was to “ask …

Kawhi Leonard practices with Clippers, but status for Game 1 is unclear
8 months, 3 weeks ago

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

LA Times  

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 …

Clippers will face Mavericks in first round, but will Kawhi Leonard play?
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Clippers will face Mavericks in first round, but will Kawhi Leonard play?

LA Times  

Clippers guard Amir Coffey puts up a shot during a 110-109 loss to the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena on Friday night. With the Dallas Mavericks losing to the Detroit Pistons, the Clippers already knew before their 110-109 loss to the Utah Jazz that they had clinched the fourth seed in the Western Conference and will play the Mavericks in …

Kawhi Leonard to miss game against Kings because of sore knee
9 months, 1 week ago

Kawhi Leonard to miss game against Kings because of sore knee

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard returned to Los Angeles on Monday to receive treatment on his sore right knee. Clippers All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard has a sore right knee and will miss the game Tuesday night against the Sacramento Kings, coach Tyronn Lue told reporters at the team’s shoot-around earlier in the day. “But yesterday was when we found out.” Lue …

Clippers get good news on Russell Westbrook before win over Portland
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers get good news on Russell Westbrook before win over Portland

LA Times  

Clippers guard Russell Westbrook jogs on the court during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans in January. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue wouldn’t give an exact timetable for Westbrook’s return. “He’ll play sometime next week.” If Westbrook doesn’t play Monday, he could return on the road — the Clippers play at Philadelphia on Wednesday and at Orlando on Friday. So, …

Kawhi Leonard, Clippers agree to contract extension. ‘We knew this union was going to happen’
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard, Clippers agree to contract extension. ‘We knew this union was going to happen’

LA Times  

Even though Kawhi Leonard had been eligible for a contract extension since July, talks between his representatives and the Clippers had not yielded a deal for months. “We both wanted it to happen and we came to an agreement.” Because of concerns about Leonard’s durability, after knee injuries ended his second and fourth seasons with the Clippers, league observers last …

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard signs 3-year, $152.4 million extension: Sources
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard signs 3-year, $152.4 million extension: Sources

New York Times  

The Los Angeles Clippers have extended star forward Kawhi Leonard, the team announced Wednesday. We feel fortunate that Kawhi chose to join the Clippers five years ago, and excited to keep building with him.” Good Morning, #ClipperNation 🖐️ We've signed Kawhi Leonard to a contract extension. The Clippers gave Leonard another extension ahead of the team moving into its new …

Did Kawhi Leonard’s minutes restriction cost Clippers a win over Lakers?
1 year ago

Did Kawhi Leonard’s minutes restriction cost Clippers a win over Lakers?

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard controls the ball while being guarded by Lakers forward LeBron James during the second half of the Clippers’ 106-103 loss Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. “He was close to his minutes restriction and we got a back-to-back tomorrow,” Lue said, referencing the Clippers’ game Monday against Phoenix. He added eight rebounds, three steals, two blocks with three …

Kawhi Leonard returns to start the year with a Clippers’ win
1 year ago

Kawhi Leonard returns to start the year with a Clippers’ win

New York Times  

It’s almost 5:30 p.m. in California. Leonard was cleared to practice Sunday on New Year’s Eve, but he was listed as questionable for Monday’s game, according to Clippers coach Tyronn Lue. Kawhi Leonard taking his spot it might be time for Full Clip pic.twitter.com/QGcJmti00w — Law Murray 🧽 January 2, 2024 Leonard’s performance was instrumental in the Clippers overcoming a …

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard joins team for Sunday’s practice
1 year ago

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard joins team for Sunday’s practice

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, scoring on a reverse layup against Kings forward Sasha Vezenkov during a game last month, is “fully” ready to practice after sitting out four games because of a left hip injury. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue provided some good news Sunday about star forward Kawhi Leonard, who has sat out the last four games because of a …

NBA 2023: Kawhi Leonard recovering from another knee surgery
1 year, 6 months ago

NBA 2023: Kawhi Leonard recovering from another knee surgery

The Hindu  

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard underwent another knee surgery after being forced out of the playoff series loss to the Phoenix Suns. Watch Video: Victor Wembanyama goes to Spurs as No.1 pick The concern for the franchise is that Leonard also injured his right knee during the 2021 postseason and missed the next season. President of basketball operations Lawrence …

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard had ‘clean-up’ procedure in knee, expected to return for training camp
1 year, 6 months ago

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard had ‘clean-up’ procedure in knee, expected to return for training camp

New York Times  

LA Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard had a “clean-up procedure” on his injured right knee on June 6, according to Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank. After Thursday night’s draft, Frank and promoted general manager Trent Redden spoke about Leonard’s timeline, suggesting that Leonard would be fully recovered in time for training camp. Here’s what you need to know: …

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George remain at center of Clippers’ future, team exec says
1 year, 8 months ago

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George remain at center of Clippers’ future, team exec says

LA Times  

Injured Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, watches from the bench during Game 4 against the Phoenix Suns on April 22. Two days after the Clippers’ season ended in a first-round postseason loss with stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George injured yet again, their top basketball executive said the team’s future still revolves around the duo and also praised coach Tyronn …

Clippers list Kawhi Leonard as out for Game 5 vs. Suns
1 year, 8 months ago

Clippers list Kawhi Leonard as out for Game 5 vs. Suns

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, in white T-shirt, has not played in Games 3 or 4 of the playoff series against the Sun because of a sprained right knee. Clippers star Kawhi Leonard did not participate in practice Monday because he was receiving treatment on the sprained right knee that has sidelined him the last two games of the team’s first-round …

‘Deflated’ Clippers cross fingers Kawhi Leonard can play in Game 4
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Deflated’ Clippers cross fingers Kawhi Leonard can play in Game 4

The Hindu  

Clippers coach Ty Lue seems to know the playoff fate of his Los Angeles team hinges on the health of Kawhi Leonard. The Clippers lost 129-124 in the first home game in the best-of-seven series and face a cliffhanger around Leonard’s status for Game 4 on Saturday. I feel bad for him.” Director of basketball operations Lawrence Frank said Leonard …

‘No excuse’: Tyronn Lue doesn’t care if Clippers are underdogs against Suns
1 year, 8 months ago

‘No excuse’: Tyronn Lue doesn’t care if Clippers are underdogs against Suns

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard tries to drive past Suns forward Torrey Craig during a game in February. Knee and ankle injuries to Kawhi Leonard and Paul George never allowed for consistency to build, leaving the Clippers to chase a top-four playoff seed — and the home-court advantage that comes with it — since the season’s first month. Lue, after the …

Clippers guard Luke Kennard could return as soon as Thursday
1 year, 11 months ago

Clippers guard Luke Kennard could return as soon as Thursday

LA Times  

Luke Kennard approached his locker inside Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday evening and, with the exasperated smile of a man tired of waiting, shook the black jersey dangling on a hanger. “I’ve been doing on-court stuff and playing live so it’s just making sure that it’s gone 100%,” Kennard said before the Clippers’ 133-115 win over the Lakers. It’s frustrating, it’s …

NBA: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell return to Toronto again
2 years ago

NBA: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell return to Toronto again

The Hindu  

Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell will return to oppose the team they helped win the 2019 NBA championship when Los Angeles Clippers visits Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. Leonard did not play, and Powell scored 16 points for the Clippers on Monday in their 142-131 overtime victory over the host Detroit Pistons. Two wins in a row After losing six straight, …

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard returns and hits game-winning shot against Hornets
2 years, 1 month ago

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard returns and hits game-winning shot against Hornets

LA Times  

Clippers guard John Wall, left, and forward Kawhi Leonard celebrate after taking the lead against the Hornets late in the game Monday night in Charlotte. Looking little different in the clutch than he had the last time he was healthy enough to play basketball consistently nearly 18 months ago, Leonard’s layup off a pass from George, who saved a missed …

Kawhi Leonard is back to lift Clippers’ expectations: ‘With him … we’re a different team.’
2 years, 1 month ago

Kawhi Leonard is back to lift Clippers’ expectations: ‘With him … we’re a different team.’

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — After a pre-shootaround workout Thursday morning, the Clippers upgraded Kawhi Leonard from out to questionable, and later announced him as a starter against the Pistons. When asked when he knew Leonard would be coming back, Jackson responded, “When I heard, ‘At 6-foot-7, from the I.E., Kawhi Leonard.’ That’s when I knew, that’s when it was sure for …

Kawhi Leonard on the verge of returning for Clippers, but will he be the same?
2 years, 1 month ago

Kawhi Leonard on the verge of returning for Clippers, but will he be the same?

LA Times  

Kawhi Leonard is on the verge of a return after the Clippers upgraded the status of their All-Star wing to questionable to play Thursday against Detroit. After surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in July 2021 and missing all of last season, Leonard shouldered high expectations entering this season, with the Clippers planning to slowly build up his …

Kawhi Leonard’s return seems imminent, but will Clippers’ wings soar once he’s back?
2 years, 1 month ago

Kawhi Leonard’s return seems imminent, but will Clippers’ wings soar once he’s back?

New York Times  

The return of Kawhi Leonard, who traveled with the Clippers this week, could happen in a matter of days. After the Clippers’ brutal road miniseries against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second week of the season, Covington was placed in health and safety protocols and missed four straight games. The Mavericks would outscore the Clippers 12-11 to close the …

The Kawhi Leonard return mystery follows the Clippers into Texas
2 years, 1 month ago

The Kawhi Leonard return mystery follows the Clippers into Texas

LA Times  

Clippers guard John Wall, center, and forward Kawhi Leonard, right, sit on the bench during a 122-106 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night. I’m always going to tell you the truth.” Lue was forthcoming about the Clippers’ John Wall, saying, “Yessir,” when asked whether the point guard would play at Dallas after he sat out against Houston because …

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard returns to five-on-five play but return date not set
2 years, 1 month ago

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard returns to five-on-five play but return date not set

LA Times  

Clippers All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard has played in only two games this season because of stiffness in his surgically repaired knee. Kawhi Leonard is closer to returning to the Clippers’ rotation, coach Tyronn Lue said Friday — but closer doesn’t necessarily mean soon. “It’s going to take a few more opportunities to get that in and kind of reassess and …

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