Leonard (knee) will not play Sunday against the Rockets, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
This will be the eighth game in a row on the shelf for Leonard, and the Clippers have yet to provide any clarity on his progress. For now, Leonard's status for the opening round of the playoffs could be in jeopardy.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Remains out for Friday
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Leonard (knee) will not play Friday against the Jazz.
Leonard will miss his seventh game in a row Friday. He'll have only one game left in the regular season to potentially return, and that is Sunday against the Rockets. For now, fantasy managers should consider Leonard as questionable for that contest.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Out again Wednesday
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Leonard (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Suns, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
Leonard will miss a sixth straight game due to right knee inflammation. Joining him on the sideline will be Paul George (knee) and James Harden (foot), while Russell Westbrook (hand) and Ivica Zubac (ankle) are questionable. Leonard has only two more chances to suit up this season -- Friday against Utah and Sunday versus Houston.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Listed as out for Tuesday
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Leonard (knee) won't play Tuesday against the Suns, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Leonard will miss his fifth consecutive contest while recovering from right knee inflammation. His next opportunity to take the court will arrive Wednesday against the Suns.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Won't suit up Sunday
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Leonard (knee) won't play Sunday against the Cavaliers, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Leonard will miss a fourth straight game with right knee inflammation. The Clippers haven't revealed many details about Leonard's latest setback, and head coach Tyronn Lue wasn't willing to go into specifics during his last press conference. Leonard's next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Suns.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Out Thursday and Friday
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Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue said Leonard (knee) will miss at least Thursday's game against the Nuggets and Friday's game against the Jazz, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.
Lue didn't go into any specifics, but he's also not expecting Leonard to play Sunday against the Cavaliers. The coach also didn't disclose whether or not Leonard underwent an MRI on his right knee. During Leonard's upcoming absence, the Clippers will likely turn to Norman Powell, Terance Mann and Russell Westbrook to take on larger roles.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Likely out until at least Tuesday
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Leonard (knee), who has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Nuggets, is unlikely to play Friday against the Jazz or Sunday against the Cavaliers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Leonard will miss a second consecutive matchup due to a sore right knee Thursday, and he'll likely be forced to miss at least two more games beyond that. Whether he'll be available for a back-to-back set against Phoenix on Tuesday and Wednesday is uncertain, but Leonard isn't expected to face a lengthy absence.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Remains out against Denver
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Leonard (knee) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Nuggets, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Leonard will miss his second straight contest Thursday due to right knee soreness. Norman Powell will likely draw another start in his absence. Leonard's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Jazz.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Won't play Tuesday
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Leonard has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Kings due to right knee soreness, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Youngmisuk notes that the soreness popped up during Sunday's win over the Hornets, but Leonard wasn't listed on the Clippers' initial injury report for Tuesday. The issue appears minor, and coach Tyronn Lue expressed optimism about Leonard's availability for Thursday's matchup against the Nuggets. In Leonard's absence, Norman Powell will move into the starting lineup.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Goes for 23 points Sunday
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Leonard racked up 23 points (10-19 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 37 minutes during Sunday's 130-118 win over the Hornets.
Leonard took a backseat in the scoring column since both Paul George and Ivica Zubac delivered impressive performances, but the veteran forward still had a strong showing. Leonard's remarkable consistency on a game-to-game basis has been noticeable in recent weeks, as he has scored at least 20 points in all but one of his last 10 appearances while shooting 53.8 percent from the field in that span.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Goes for 29 points Friday
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Leonard closed Friday's 100-97 victory over the Magic with 29 points (12-21 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and four steals across 38 minutes.
Leonard was decisive for the Clippers on Friday, draining a key bucket in the final seconds of the game and leading the team in scoring. It was the second consecutive game in which Leonard turned it up down the stretch, as he also did it in the 108-107 win over the 76ers on Wednesday. Leonard has scored at least 20 points in all but one of his last nine appearances.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Comes up big late against Sixers
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Leonard registered 17 points (7-19 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 108-107 victory over the 76ers.
After making only one bucket in the first half, Leonard came to life late in the fourth quarter and completed two three-point plays in the final minute before blocking Kelly Oubre's attempt at a game-winning layup. It was still Leonard's lowest scoring output since Mar. 12, and over the last eight games, the 32-year-old forward has averaged 23.4 points, 5.4 boards, 2.6 assists, 1.4 threes, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks while shooting 53.4 percent from the floor.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Ties for team lead with 26 points
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Leonard produced 26 points (11-18 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 38 minutes during Monday's 133-116 loss to the Pacers.
Leonard and fellow superstar Paul George both posted 26 points in the loss, with Leonard going 11-for-18 from the field to George's 12-for-18 mark. The healthy and efficient scoring efforts weren't enough to prevent the reeling Clippers from dropping their fifth straight home game, however, as no other starter scored more than 11 for Los Angeles. Team success aside, Leonard has been thriving of late, posting 20-plus points in seven straight contests and averaging 24.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.6 triples, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks over 33.7 minutes during that span.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Goes for 20 points in loss
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Leonard registered 20 points (7-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Sunday's 121-107 loss to the 76ers.
Leonard has been his dominant self over the last few days, and the star forward is silently going on a hot streak, scoring at least 20 points in each of his last six appearances despite the fact the Clippers have only gone 3-3 in that stretch. Leonard is averaging 22.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.6 steals per game since the All-Star break.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Solid all-around effort in win
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Leonard accumulated 22 points (9-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block over 29 minutes during Friday's 125-117 win over the Trail Blazers.
Paul George led the way for the Clippers on Friday, but Leonard delivered a strong all-around performance and was able to make a significant impact as well. Leonard has now scored 22 or more points in five games in a row, and while he's often playing as Los Angeles' second-best scorer behind George, he's still putting up a respectable 24.8 points per game over that five-game stretch.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Posts big third quarter in win
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Leonard amassed 24 points (9-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, two assists and four steals over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 116-103 victory over Portland.
Leonard did a majority of his damage in the third period, when he dropped 17 points to help Los Angeles build an insurmountable lead. The star forward also excelled defensively throughout the contest, as his four thefts marked his highest total since March 4. Leonard's average of 23.8 points per game is identical to the mark he posted last season, and he's been similarly up to his high standards with averages of 6.0 boards, 3.6 dimes, 2.1 triples, 1.7 steals and shooting percentages of 52.6 percent from the field and 88.8 percent from the stripe through 62 contests.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Leads team with 28 points
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Leonard supplied 28 points (8-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 9-10 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Sunday's 110-93 loss to the Hawks.
Despite a productive evening, Leonard was unable to spur his team to victory. The Clippers have dropped four of their last five and are looking a bit out of sorts, but one should always expect consistent production from Leonard and Paul George as they push for better playoff seeding in the final month of the regular season.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Scores 27 vs. Chicago
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Leonard finished with 27 points (12-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Thursday's 126-111 win over the Bulls.
Leonard was able to suit up for Thursday's contest after he left Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves early due to back spasms. It didn't appear to slow him down, however, as his 27 points were second most on the team behind Paul George. The Clippers are set to play the Pelicans in the second game of a back-to-back Friday, and while Leonard has missed only six games this season, Los Angeles could play it safe and sit the six-time All-Star.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Officially active
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Leonard (back) will play Thursday versus Chicago, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Leonard is good to go for the front half of the Clippers' back-to-back set. James Harden (shoulder) will be inactive, however. Leonard is averaging 23.0 points, 6.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists in five games without Harden this season.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Warming up Thursday
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Leonard (back) is active for pregame warm-ups in advance of Thursday's game against Chicago, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Leonard created a media frenzy by changing into street clothes and exiting the stadium after experiencing a flare-up during Tuesday's loss to Minnesota, but it appears to be a minor issue. Prior to his back spasms designation, Leonard had been nursing a groin strain. Lower body injuries are more concerning given Leonard's track record of knee/ankle management, so he tentatively appears on track to suit up Thursday with that in the rearview mirror.
