NBA: Kawhi Leonard taking time 'before deciding next move'
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA: Kawhi Leonard taking time 'before deciding next move'

The Hindu  

Kawhi Leonard’s free agency decision may not come for a few more days. The star and his representatives “are going through the process and taking their time before deciding the next move,” according to a report from The Athletic. The Lakers believe they're “firmly in the lead” to land the star because of the “recruiting efforts and assurances made on separate fronts” by former president of basketball operations Magic Johnson and LeBron James, according to an earlier report from the New York Times. Read | Looney returning to Warriors on three-year USD 15m deal Rapper and Raptors fan Drake "is said to be mounting his own recruiting campaign on top of whatever the freshly minted champions are doing” to convince Leonard to stay, the Times’ report says. Leonard averaged 30.5 points in the playoffs, was named the Finals MVP and helped the Raptors avoid elimination by knocking down a crazy bouncing buzzer beater in the fourth quarter of Game 7 against the 76ers in the second round.

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Clippers ‘hopeful’ Kawhi Leonard will make his season debut Saturday
5 days, 18 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
1 week, 6 days 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, 1 day 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 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 …

Derrick White replaces Kawhi Leonard on US Olympic men’s basketball team
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Derrick White replaces Kawhi Leonard on US Olympic men’s basketball team

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — USA Basketball intended to bring Kawhi Leonard to the Paris Olympics. “He wanted to be here like all these guys want to be here,” USA Basketball managing director Grant Hill said Wednesday night about Leonard. White — a second-team All-Defensive selection after this past NBA season, meaning he’ll clearly take some of the on-ball defending duties that …

Kawhi Leonard no longer on USA men’s basketball Olympic team, replaced by Derrick White
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard no longer on USA men’s basketball Olympic team, replaced by Derrick White

CNN  

CNN — USA Basketball announced Wednesday that Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard no longer will be on the men’s basketball Olympic roster. However, he respects that USA Basketball and the Clippers determined it’s in his best interest to spend the remainder of the summer preparing for the upcoming season rather than participating in the Olympic Games in Paris.” Leonard …

‘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 …

Even without Kawhi Leonard, Team USA defeats Canada in exhibition
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Even without Kawhi Leonard, Team USA defeats Canada in exhibition

LA Times  

Before Team USA took the court to meet Canada in an exhibition game Wednesday night, the story of the day was about Kawhi Leonard being sent back to Los Angeles from training camp because he wasn’t healthy enough to compete in the Paris Olympics. “We just felt it was in our best interest, but also the Clippers’ and Kawhi’s best …

Kawhi Leonard was not surprised that Paul George left the Clippers
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard was not surprised that Paul George left the Clippers

LA Times  

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, taking part in a Team USA practice on Sunday in Las Vegas, has looked “pretty good” during training camps considering he just returned from injury. Kawhi Leonard sat in chair and peered down at reporters after Team USA practice Tuesday, looking uninterested but at least willing to talk about Paul George leaving the Clippers, saying it …

‘I took the time’: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard is ready for Paris Olympics
6 months ago

‘I took the time’: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard is ready for Paris Olympics

LA Times  

Speaking to reporters for the first time since his postseason was cut short in the first round of the playoffs, Clippers star Kawhi Leonard said his injured knee was feeling good, allowing him to participate with Team USA in the upcoming Olympics. Though the knee issues that caused him to sit out the last three games of the Clippers’ series …

No Klay in L.A.: What is the Lakers’ next move?
6 months, 1 week ago

No Klay in L.A.: What is the Lakers’ next move?

LA Times  

LeBron James reportedly tried to recruit former Warriors guard Klay Thompson to the Lakers. More than 24 hours into free agency, armed with LeBron James’ willingness to take less than a maximum salary should the Lakers find worthy use for their midlevel exception, and the team has yet to make any moves of note. The Lakers’ pursuit of Klay Thompson …

Warriors preparing to lose Klay Thompson in free agency: Sources
6 months, 1 week ago

Warriors preparing to lose Klay Thompson in free agency: Sources

New York Times  

The Golden State Warriors are preparing to lose four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson in free agency, an expected parting of ways between a legendary dynasty and one of its legacy players, league sources told The Athletic. Thompson and the Warriors have had close to no communication since the negotiating period opened for incumbent free agents nearly two weeks ago and …

Klay Thompson’s market, Warriors coaching staff changes and other free agents to watch
7 months, 1 week ago

Klay Thompson’s market, Warriors coaching staff changes and other free agents to watch

New York Times  

The calendar flips to June this weekend. It’s the final month of Klay Thompson’s current contract with the Golden State Warriors, and there remains a realistic chance these are the fading days of his 13-year run with the organization. That would give teams like the Thunder, Sixers or Magic — which all could’ve used his floor spacing in the playoffs …

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 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 …

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’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 …

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 …

Kawhi Leonard to miss game against Kings because of sore knee
9 months 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 …

'Not Tearing My ACL:’ Kawhi Leonard's Witty Response After Being Asked on his Increased Availability for the LA Clippers
10 months, 1 week ago

'Not Tearing My ACL:’ Kawhi Leonard's Witty Response After Being Asked on his Increased Availability for the LA Clippers

News 18  

Kawhi Leonard has been the Los Angeles Clippers’ main man ever since he was traded from the Toronto Raptors in 2019. Kawhi Leonard on the reasons behind his much-improved availability this season: “Not tearing my ACL and my meniscus.”Makes sense. pic.twitter.com/GqgWxY1fBm — HoopsHype February 26, 2024 A reporter asked Leonard, “What goes into you being available for so many of …

Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Anthony Davis selected as NBA All-Star reserves
11 months, 1 week ago

Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Anthony Davis selected as NBA All-Star reserves

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard plays against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. Leonard is heading back to the NBA All-Star Game for the Kawhi Leonard and Paul George of the Clippers were chosen as All-Star reserves Thursday, while the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks also had two players selected. Stephen Curry is an All-Star for the 10th time, while the …

Clippers sign 2-time NBA Finals MVP Leonard to a 3-year extension worth $152.3 million per AP source
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Clippers sign 2-time NBA Finals MVP Leonard to a 3-year extension worth $152.3 million per AP source

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — With the Los Angeles Clippers compiling one of their best rosters ever, Kawhi Leonard wanted to make sure the focus was on the quest for a first NBA Finals appearance in franchise history rather than his future. I’m in a moment in this season of trying to get us to a place we haven’t been before.” The …

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 …

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 …

Kawhi Leonard on NBA’s new policy: ‘If I’m able to play, I’ll play basketball’
1 year, 3 months ago

Kawhi Leonard on NBA’s new policy: ‘If I’m able to play, I’ll play basketball’

LA Times  

The new NBA policy pushing its All-Star and all-league-caliber players to play more often won’t change the way Clippers star Kawhi Leonard prepares, he said Monday, adding that he will continue to play whenever healthy. Leonard and Clippers teammate Paul George have become the face of the new NBA player participation policy, which takes effect this season. Leonard’s regimen of …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Clippers explain why Kawhi Leonard came off bench in win over Lakers
2 years, 2 months ago

Clippers explain why Kawhi Leonard came off bench in win over Lakers

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard played his first meaningful game in 16 months in the team’s season-opening victory over the Lakers on Thursday night. Kawhi Leonard waited 493 days to play in an NBA regular-season game before the Clippers’ season opener — then he had to wait a bit longer before his return from knee surgery became official. “Starting I would …

‘You wanna get games under your belt’: Kawhi Leonard, Clippers ready to start season
2 years, 2 months ago

‘You wanna get games under your belt’: Kawhi Leonard, Clippers ready to start season

LA Times  

The Clippers’ starting point guard for Thursday’s season opener against the Lakers? … You might not get the same touches, you might not get the same minutes, so just having the sacrifice and understanding that, we got one common goal, that’s to win the game, and try to win a championship.” Leonard and point guard John Wall, who will play …

Kawhi Leonard 'cleared for full participation' for training camp
2 years, 3 months ago

Kawhi Leonard 'cleared for full participation' for training camp

Daily Mail  

Kawhi Leonard is set to return from injury and play 5-on-5 in training camp next week, as the five-time All-Star has reportedly been cleared for full participation following his 2021 ACL tear. Paul George missed a large chunk of last season through injury, playing just 31 games 'When you're dealing with a major injury, you can't predict,' Frank said. Leonard's …

NBA 75: At No. 34, Kawhi Leonard’s hard work and singular focus has made him an all-time great
3 years ago

NBA 75: At No. 34, Kawhi Leonard’s hard work and singular focus has made him an all-time great

New York Times  

The last time Kawhi Leonard played in a basketball game was Game 4 of the 2021 Western Conference semifinals against the Utah Jazz. “I don’t care about the Western Conference finals,” Leonard said with the Clippers two wins away from the star-crossed franchise’s first-ever conference finals appearance. Like, ‘You’re going to be the guy now, because Timmy is getting older, …

NBA: While Kawhi Leonard, Klay Thompson wait, Zion Williamson wants to be back opening night
3 years, 3 months ago

NBA: While Kawhi Leonard, Klay Thompson wait, Zion Williamson wants to be back opening night

Firstpost  

Kawhi Leonard and Klay Thompson know it will be a while before they can get back onto the court. “We’re looking at what can we find that works for everybody … for the long term,” Stone said. Wall said it will be “very tough” not to play while the Rockets find him a new team, but he knows that this …

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard: No timeline for rehab; hasn’t ruled out playing this season
3 years, 3 months ago

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard: No timeline for rehab; hasn’t ruled out playing this season

LA Times  

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard and team executive consultant Jerry West chat during the groundbreaking ceremony for Intuit Dome. Kawhi Leonard says he doesn’t use social media, and yet last August, as the free-agent superstar considered returning to the Clippers on a short-term deal, he envisioned speculation about his intentions going viral. Two months after undergoing surgery on his right knee …

Kawhi Leonard’s contract firmly puts Clippers on a three-year plan
3 years, 4 months ago

Kawhi Leonard’s contract firmly puts Clippers on a three-year plan

New York Times  

The possible outcomes for Kawhi Leonard’s free agency were less about what team he would join and more about how his next contract would define the Los Angeles Clippers’ short-term and long-term goals. “I think we look at it as we’re still going to be very, very competitive, just like we have been the previous years,” Frank said after a …

NBA: Kawhi Leonard finalizing deal to re-sign with Los Angeles Clippers
3 years, 5 months ago

NBA: Kawhi Leonard finalizing deal to re-sign with Los Angeles Clippers

The Hindu  

Free agent forward Kawhi Leonard will re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, though financial terms and length of the contract were still being worked out, Yahoo Sports reported Friday. The two-time NBA Finals MVP and two-time Defensive Player of the Year is a Southern California native who chose the Clippers in 2019 over the Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Raptors. …

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard undergoes surgery to repair partially torn ACL
3 years, 5 months ago

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard undergoes surgery to repair partially torn ACL

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, passes the ball while under pressure from Utah Jazz guard Miye Oni during a playoff game on June 12. The procedure took place in Los Angeles, nearly one month to the day after Leonard was hurt in Game 4 of the Clippers’ second-round series against Utah, and less than three weeks before Leonard must inform …

NBA roundtable: Welcome to the world of Kawhi Leonard injury updates
3 years, 6 months ago

NBA roundtable: Welcome to the world of Kawhi Leonard injury updates

LA Times  

The Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard is in pain as teammate Paul George checks on him during Game 4 against the Jazz. Los Angeles Times reporters Andrew Greif, Broderick Turner and Dan Woike discuss Kawhi Leonard’s injury situation in a roundtable format. DW: We just had a great talk during our weekly NBA meeting on Zoom about the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, …

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