Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Incredible performance in ASG
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Leonard went for 31 points (11-13 FG, 6-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and two steals in 12 minutes during Team Stripes' 48-45 All-Star Game 3 win over Team World on Sunday.
Leonard put on a show in Game 3 of the All-Star Game tournament, as he connected on each of his first seven shots, including five from deep. Leonard concluded the game with 31 points, by far the highest individual scoring total across the four games. His standout performance was capped off with what ended up being a game-winning three-pointer as time wound down. In the team's other two games, Leonard struggled, logging just six total points. Still, his effort in Game 3 will be one to remember for All-Star Games to come. Outside the All-Star Game, Leonard has been on a tear of late, averaging 30.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.8 steals in 33.5 minutes per contest over his last four regular-season appearances.
Leonard ended with 27 points (9-20 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 8-9 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and four steals in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 105-102 victory over Houston.
With James Harden out of the picture and Darius Garland (toe) sidelined, Leonard is absorbing plenty of usage. Leonard has averaged 27.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.8 steals in 30.5 minutes per contest in his last 10 games. Fantasy managers are hoping the 26-28 Clippers hang around in the playoff hunt, as it could impact the star forward's availability down the stretch.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Delivers 24 points in defeat
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Leonard recorded 24 points (7-19 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 8-9 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal during Tuesday's 102-95 loss to the Rockets.
Leonard paced the Clippers with 24 points, marking the 38th time he has reached 20 points this season and extending his streak of 20-plus-point performances to 31 games. Since Jan. 1, he has averaged 28.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 steals, continuing to anchor both the Clippers' offense and defense.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Pops for 41 points
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Leonard amassed 41 points (14-30 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 8-10 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and four steals in 34 minutes during Sunday's 115-96 victory over the Timberwolves.
Leonard reached the 40-point threshold for the third time in 39 appearances this season. He put together a polished shooting line, highlighted by five treys, his best performance from downtown since Jan. 14. Leonard also impressed on the defensive end by racking up four steals for the third time in his last 12 games.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Teases triple-double in win
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Leonard closed with 31 points (9-19 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 12-12 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 36 minutes during Friday's 114-111 win over the Kings.
The 31 points led all scorers on the night, while Leonard came within shouting distance of his first triple-double of the season. With James Harden (trade pending) now in Cleveland and Ivica Zubac (ankle) in Indiana, the pressure will be on Leonard to keep the Clippers in the playoff picture, as they currently sit ninth in the Western Conference. If he can stay healthy, the 34-year-old forward may be up to the task, however -- over the last eight games since returning from a minor ankle issue, Leonard's averaging 25.5 points, 6.0 boards, 4.8 assists, 1.9 threes and 1.3 steals in 29.3 minutes.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Leads team without Harden in lineup
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Leonard chipped in 29 points (12-21 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds, six assists and three steals across 31 minutes during Monday's 128-113 loss to the 76ers.
Leonard held the team together with an excellent point total, a trend that's expected to continue given the recent news out of Los Angeles. James Harden (personal) wants a ring before he retires and is reportedly seeking a trade before the deadline. While Leonard is the more productive player by a wide margin, the potential loss of Harden would significantly hurt the team's chances of reaching the playoffs. The Clippers could get a quality player in exchange, but the pressure will be on Leonard to stay productive.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Top scorer in win
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Leonard supplied 25 points (9-20 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-10 FT), eight rebounds and five assists over 30 minutes during Sunday's 117-93 win over the Suns.
Leonard led all scorers Sunday with 25 points in a lopsided Clippers victory. The star forward has been remarkably consistent offensively, reaching 20 points in 27 straight games and in 32 of his 35 appearances this season. At age 34, Leonard continues to perform at an elite level.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Drops 21 in Denver
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Leonard had 21 points (8-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, six assists and two steals over 31 minutes during Friday's 122-109 loss to the Nuggets.
The veteran forward continues to play through a minor knee issue, but it doesn't seem to be slowing Leonard down. Since missing three games in the middle of January, he's scored more than 20 points in four straight contests, averaging 23.5 points, 5.0 boards, 4.0 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.0 steals in 27.5 minutes per tilt during that span.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Available to play
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Leonard (knee) is available for Friday's game versus Denver, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Leonard was able to practice Thursday with no issues and will play through another questionable tag. The forward is averaging 24.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.7 three-pointers over his last three outings.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Questionable for Friday
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Leonard (knee) is questionable for Friday's game in Denver, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Leonard has been questionable for the past three games, but he has continued to play through a knee issue. However, if Leonard needs to miss Friday's game, that would create more opportunity for Kobe Sanders and Jordan Miller.
Leonard closed Tuesday's 115-103 win over the Jazz with 21 points (9-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists and one block across 28 minutes.
Leonard posted his 25th consecutive game with 20 points or more, and the Clippers continued to soar behind Leonard's nightly contributions. The All-Star showed no ill effects from the knee injury that sidelined him for three games earlier in the month, and the Clippers should continue to rack up wins with Leonard on the court. Leonard is averaging 27.9 points per game this season, rivaling his 26.6 points per game with the championship-winning Raptors in 2018-19.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Good to go Tuesday
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Leonard (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Jazz, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Leonard will shed his questionable tag due to a left knee contusion and suit up in his third straight outing Tuesday. The star forward has appeared in seven of the Clippers' last 10 games, averaging 28.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.3 steals across 29.6 minutes per contest over that stretch.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Added to injury report
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Leonard is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Jazz due to a bruised left knee, Janis Carr of the Orange County Register reports.
The left knee issue continues to linger for Leonard, though he has appeared in two straight outings following a three-game absence. The team will presumably monitor him closely in shootaround and warmups before determining if he'll suit up Tuesday night.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Paces team with 28 points in win
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Leonard contributed 28 points (9-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 25 minutes during Sunday's 126-89 win over the Nets.
Leonard and James Harden put the game away early, as the Clippers had a 28-point lead heading into the second quarter, fueled primarily by the duo. Leonard was questionable to play but showed no ill effects, posting a team high in the scoring column in only 25 minutes of work. The Clippers get a day off before facing Utah on Tuesday, which points toward an active Leonard for the contest.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Good to go Sunday
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Leonard (knee/illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Nets, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Leonard will shed his questionable tag due to a left knee contusion and an illness. The star forward tied his season low in minutes during Thursday's win over the Lakers following a three-game absence due to the knee issue, finishing with 24 points (9-19 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 26 minutes. While he could see a slight uptick in playing time Sunday, it wouldn't be surprising if he remained on some sort of minutes restriction.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Draws questionable tag for Sunday
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Leonard is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Brooklyn due to an illness and left knee contusion, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
The two issues kept Leonard from practicing Saturday, putting his availability for Sunday's contest in jeopardy. Leonard returned from a three-game absence due to left knee irritation in Thursday's 112-104 win over the Lakers, finishing that contest with 24 points, five rebounds, four assists and one steal in 26 minutes.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Under the weather
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Leonard did not participate in Saturday's practice due to an illness, Janis Carr of the OC Register reports.
Leonard was held out of Saturday's practice, but it's unclear whether his illness will prevent him from playing against the Nets on Sunday. Kobe Sanders would likely enter the Clippers' starting lineup if Leonard is unable to play.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Adds 24 points in return
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Leonard (knee) ended with 24 points (9-19 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Thursday's 112-104 win over the Lakers.
Leonard returned Thursday against the Lakers after missing the last three games with a bruised left knee and finished as the Clippers' scoring leader. The veteran forward operated with some restrictions, however, as his 26-minute workload tied his lowest of the season. Assuming he avoided any setbacks with the knee coming out of Thursday's contest, Leonard should see at least a slight uptick in playing time in the Clippers' next game Sunday versus the Nets.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Cleared to return Thursday
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Leonard (knee) will play Thursday against the Lakers, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports.
Leonard went through his normal pregame routine and ultimately checked out fine. He's missed the Clippers' last three games while nursing a bruised left knee but will presumably make his way back into the starting lineup Thursday, which would bump Kobe Sanders to the bench.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Questionable for Thursday
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Leonard (knee) is questionable to play Thursday versus the Lakers, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Leonard has missed the past three games for the Clippers, but there's a chance he'll be able to get back out there Thursday evening. If Leonard can return, Kobe Sanders will likely head back to the second unit, and there will be fewer minutes available for Nicolas Batum and Jordan Miller.
