Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Still working through ankle issue
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Leonard is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Hornets due to a right ankle sprain, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Leonard has been working through an ankle issue as of late but has not missed a game due to that particular injury. If he does end up sitting Monday, then Kobe Sanders, Jordan Miller and Nicolas Batum would be in line for larger roles. Leonard has averaged 28.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 3.2 threes, 2.7 steals and 1.0 blocks over 34.3 minutes per game since Jan. 1.
Leonard amassed 26 points (8-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 6-9 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and four steals over 31 minutes during Saturday's 98-92 win over Detroit.
Leonard played through a recent ankle complaint, scoring at least 22 points for the 12th straight game. After a slow but steady start to the season, Leonard has found his rhythm on both ends of the floor in recent times. In 14 games over the past month, he has been the second-ranked player in standard leagues, averaging 30.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 3.1 three-pointers and 3.6 combined steals and blocks.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Upgraded to available
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Leonard (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Pistons.
Leonard was initially listed as questionable due to a right ankle sprain, but the veteran forward will tough it out and has been upgraded to available for the second leg of this back-to-back set. The star forward is averaging 29.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.3 steals per game since the beginning of December (17 games).
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Questionable to face Detroit
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Leonard is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Pistons due to a right ankle sprain, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Leonard tweaked his ankle in Wednesday's loss to the Knicks, though he was cleared to suit up in Friday's win over Brooklyn. He has appeared in each of the Clippers' last 21 games, but if he's unable to play for the second leg of this back-to-back set, then Kobe Sanders and Nicolas Batum figure to be the top candidates to enter the starting five.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Strikes for 26 in Friday's win
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Leonard finished with 26 points (9-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals in 28 minutes during Friday's 121-105 victory over Brooklyn.
Despite coming into the game with a questionable tag due to an ankle issue, Leonard got the start for the front half of a back-to-back for the Clippers and delivered another strong performance. The veteran forward has scored 20-plus points in 19 straight games dating back to Nov. 28, averaging 29.9 points, 6.8 boards, 3.7 assists, 2.8 threes, 2.1 steals and 0.8 blocks in 35.1 minutes over that stretch.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Cleared to play Friday
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Leonard (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Nets, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Leonard will shake off his questionable tag due to a right ankle sprain and suit up in the first leg of this back-to-back set. The star forward has been on a tear of late, averaging 32.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.2 blocks across 37.1 minutes per contest over his last 10 games.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Picks up ankle injury
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Leonard is questionable for Friday's game against the Nets due to a right ankle sprain, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Leonard stepped on a fan during Wednesday's loss to the Knicks, per Russo, resulting in a turned right ankle. The team should have a better idea on whether he'll suit up closer to tipoff.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Drops 25 points in loss
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Leonard totaled 25 points (10-20 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, four assists and three steals over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 123-111 loss to the Knicks.
Leonard has been on quite the tear recently, averaging 34.1 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 2.5 steals, 1.3 blocks and 3.4 threes across 37.1 minutes in his last eight appearances. Although he has cooled off in his past three contests, failing to cross the 30-point threshold in that span, his offensive activity has been essential to the Clippers' success.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Logs double-double in narrow win
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Leonard notched 24 points (10-25 FG, 0-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 38 minutes during Monday's 103-102 victory over Golden State.
Leonard was able to muster 24 points despite missing all eight of his three-point attempts. The cold streak from downtown is probably the only bad mark you can give Leonard recently. He's enjoying some of the best basketball of his 14-year career, and it couldn't come at a better time for the Clippers, who are struggling to stay relevant in the West. Monday marks his second double-double in the last five games, and he's averaged 35.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.8 steals, and 1.8 blocked shots over the five-game span.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Strikes for 22 in Saturday's loss
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Leonard contributed 22 points (6-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 8-8 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals in 34 minutes during Saturday's 146-115 loss to the Celtics.
The veteran forward extended his streak of games with at least 20 points to 16, as Leonard tied John Collins for the team lead in scoring on the night. During that span, which dates back to Nov. 28, Leonard is averaging 30.8 points, 6.9 boards, 3.5 assists, 2.9 threes, 2.1 steals and 0.8 blocks.
Leonard finished with 45 points (16-29 FG, 6-16 3Pt, 7-9 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals in 39 minutes during Thursday's 118-101 win over Utah.
Leonard was dominant once again in Thursday's win over the Jazz, recording his third game of the season with at least 40 points following his 55-point outburst Dec. 28. The 34-year-old drilled a season high six three pointers en route to the Clippers' sixth straight win. The star forward is in the midst of a historic stretch during the six-game win streak, averaging 39.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.7 steals and 1.5 blocks over 38.5 minutes per game. The only other players in NBA history to average those numbers or better over a six-game span are James Harden and Michael Jordan.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Continues torrid run of production
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Leonard had 33 points (11-19 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 131-90 win over the Kings.
Leonard has been unstoppable recently, and he followed up his dynamic 55-point performance against the Pistons with another stellar performance. The Clippers didn't need much from Leonard, but sitting for injury management is a thing of the past for the veteran, who is appearing in every game without back-to-back restrictions. Leonard has a great final month of the year, averaging 29.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.3 steals over 12 games in December.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Sets new high-scoring mark
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Leonard went for 55 points (17-26 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 16-17 FT), 11 rebounds, five steals, three blocks and two assists in 38 minutes during Sunday's 112-99 win over the Pistons.
Leonard was off to a strong start Sunday, but his production took a massive leap in the third quarter, during which he logged 26 of his career-high 55 points. He also logged his third double-double of the season while being highly productive on the defensive end, collecting five steals and adding a season-high three blocks. Leonard has been on a tear of late, averaging 39.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.8 steals and 1.5 blocks in 39.5 minutes per contest over his last four appearances.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Explodes for 41 points
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Leonard accumulated 41 points (16-23 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds and five assists over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 128-108 win over the Rockets.
Leonard posted his best total of the season, as the Clippers surged to another much-needed victory after trouncing the Lakers earlier in the week. The Clippers are hard to beat when Leonard and James Harden are dialed in, and they sailed to a 20-point victory despite missing Ivica Zubac's (ankle) inside presence. Managing without Zubac will be the Clippers' biggest hurdle over the next month, but the sky's the limit if Leonard can keep it up.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Scores 22 points with six dimes
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Leonard produced 22 points (9-17 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, one steal and three turnovers across 32 minutes during Thursday's 122-101 loss to the Thunder.
Leonard has been struggling from three-point territory over the past three games, going 4-for-20 from beyond the arc, but he's been missing a lot of shots he traditionally makes. With a matchup against a Lakers team that has allowed opponents to shoot 38.1 percent from three-point range this season, Leonard will have an excellent chance to snap out of this three-point funk Sunday.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Leads team with 21 points in loss
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Leonard produced 21 points (9-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Monday's 121-103 loss to the Grizzlies.
With James Harden (calf) a step slow with an injury, Leonard commanded the offense but couldn't do enough to get past the Grizzlies. Leonard no longer sits on back-to-backs, which is good news for a Clippers team that is now in the midst of a four-game losing streak. Leonard's numbers have remained steady during the skid, averaging 22.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists over the four-game span.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Pops for 20 in Saturday's loss
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Leonard chipped in 20 points (8-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 31 minutes during Saturday's 109-106 loss to the Timberwolves.
The veteran forward continues to look good since returning in late November from foot and ankle injuries. Leonard has scored at least 20 points in seven of eight games since getting back on the court while draining multiple threes in six of eight, averaging 26.1 points, 5.4 boards, 2.6 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.4 steals over that stretch.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Will play Saturday
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Leonard is good to go for Saturday's game in Minnesota, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Leonard will be playing in the second leg of a back-to-back set Saturday, marking his second time doing so this season. Per Murray, Leonard will continue to play in both games of back-to-back sets this season, as long as he's healthy.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Nears double-double in loss
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Leonard logged 24 points (10-23 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block across 35 minutes in Friday's 107-98 loss to the Grizzlies.
Leonard struggled with efficiency from beyond the arc but still led the Clippers with a game-high mark in points. He also grabbed a team-high eight rebounds. Despite the team's struggles of late, the star forward has still scored at least 20 points in five consecutive contests. During that stretch, he's averaged 30.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.4 steals across 31.6 minutes per contest.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Nets 21 points with full line
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Leonard totaled 21 points (7-21 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, five assists and two steals in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 115-92 win over Atlanta.
Leonard was coming off three straight games with at least 30 points, but he got the Dyson Daniels treatment Wednesday evening and had a tough time getting going. Still, the Clippers got the win, and Leonard dished out some tough defense of his own, helping hold Nickeil Alexander-Walker to 7-for-18 shooting from the floor.
