Don’t expect to see new Clippers star Kawhi Leonard on the court in Hawaii
5 years, 3 months ago

Don’t expect to see new Clippers star Kawhi Leonard on the court in Hawaii

LA Times  

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard likely will not see any playing time in the team’s exhibition series in Hawaii. Kawhi Leonard came ready to play during the Clippers’ first official preseason practice Monday. Rivers said Leonard could be part of a larger preseason trend of teams protecting superstars in the same way NFL teams limit their starters’ preseason repetitions. Leonard’s conditioning “looks pretty darn good,” Rivers said.

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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 …

Kawhi Leonard scores 12 points in his return as Clippers dominate Hawks
5 days, 8 hours ago

Kawhi Leonard scores 12 points in his return as Clippers dominate Hawks

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard steals the ball from Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young during the first half of the Clippers’ 131-105 win Saturday at the Intuit Dome. The hard part is not playing, having to rehab and not competing with my teammates.” Leonard played in just two of the Clippers’ six playoff games against the Mavericks in April. It’s out …

Clippers ‘hopeful’ Kawhi Leonard will make his season debut Saturday
6 days, 8 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 …

Kawhi Leonard competes in full-contact Clippers practice, inches toward playing
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Kawhi Leonard competes in full-contact Clippers practice, inches toward playing

LA Times  

Clippers All-Star Kawhi Leonard participated in the “contact” part of practice for the first time this season on Wednesday, but coach Tyronn Lue said there still isn’t a timetable for the return of the team’s best player, who has been out all season as he manages a right knee injury. … He’s going to travel, yes, but he will not …

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 fend off Stephen Curry-led Warriors comeback in thrilling victory
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Clippers fend off Stephen Curry-led Warriors comeback in thrilling victory

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden shoots over Golden State Warriors forward Kyle Anderson during the first half of the Clippers’ 102-99 win at the Intuit Dome on Monday night. The top two sharpshooters in NBA history squared off Monday night — Clippers three-point king James Harden and Golden State long-distance wonder Stephen Curry — bringing a high level of excitement to …

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 …

Clippers say they wanted Kawhi Leonard on US basketball team for Paris Olympics
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Clippers say they wanted Kawhi Leonard on US basketball team for Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The Los Angeles Clippers had no problem with Kawhi Leonard playing for the U.S. in the Paris Olympics this summer and wanted him to remain on the team, general manager Lawrence Frank said Monday. USA Basketball removed Leonard — whose NBA season was disrupted at the end because of a knee problem — from its roster last …

Lawrence Frank says Clippers are ‘disappointed’ Team USA replaced Kawhi Leonard
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Lawrence Frank says Clippers are ‘disappointed’ Team USA replaced Kawhi Leonard

LA Times  

Lawrence Frank, the Clippers’ president of basketball operations, reiterated Monday during a new conference in Las Vegas that it was Team USA’s decision to send Kawhi Leonard home last week and not have him participate in the Paris Olympics later this month. “It was USA’s call and I was, quite frankly, very disappointed with the decision,” Frank said. I expressed …

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 …

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 …

‘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 …

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 …

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 …

Column: Missing Kawhi Leonard almost cost Clippers in Game 1
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Column: Missing Kawhi Leonard almost cost Clippers in Game 1

LA Times  

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard missed his nonth consecutive game on Sunday. As well as James Harden played in the first half, as big as Paul George came up in a two-minute stretch midway through the fourth quarter, the Clippers were missing something. Clippers Without Kawhi Leonard, Clippers handle Mavericks in Game 1 All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard missed his ninth straight …

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 prepare for playoffs by resting starters in loss to Rockets
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Clippers prepare for playoffs by resting starters in loss to Rockets

LA Times  

Kawhi Leonard sat on the Clippers bench Sunday once again dressed in a sweatsuit, right next to Paul George, who was next to James Harden, the team’s three stars not playing in the final regular-season game before the team begins the playoffs. “He’s not playing today,” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said before his team’s 116-105 loss to the Rockets in …

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 …

Kawhi Leonard leaves Clippers’ loss early because of back spasms
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard leaves Clippers’ loss early because of back spasms

LA Times  

Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards gets a pass off in front of Clippers Ivica Zubac, left, and Kawhi Leonard in the first quarter. It was one thing for the Clippers to lose forward Kawhi Leonard to back spasms that forced him to leave Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night, but what upset Coach Ty Lue the most was how his team wasn’t “being …

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 …

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 …

Kawhi Leonard scores 34 as Clippers edge Portland to extend winning streak
1 year ago

Kawhi Leonard scores 34 as Clippers edge Portland to extend winning streak

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden is pressured by Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson during the first half of the Clippers’ 132-127 win Monday at Crypto.com Arena. Clippers center Ivica Zubac fouls Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe as he goes up for a missed dunk in the first half Monday. Clippers forward Terance Mann scores past Trail Blazers forward Jabari …

Kawhi Leonard challenges Clippers to improve on offense. ‘We still don’t know plays’
1 year, 2 months ago

Kawhi Leonard challenges Clippers to improve on offense. ‘We still don’t know plays’

LA Times  

With two weeks left until the regular season, the Clippers took “another step in the right direction for us defensively” Tuesday in a preseason victory against Utah, coach Tyronn Lue said. Clippers Clippers-Jazz takeaways: Tyronn Lue’s new ‘Day 1’ urgency plan showing returns Paul George and Kawhi Leonard showed some of the urgency Clippers coach Tyronn Lue expects to see …

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 …

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, …

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