Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Questionable for Wednesday
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Leonard (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against New Orleans.
This designation isn't much of a surprise, as the Clippers noted after Monday's matchup that Leonard would accompany the team on the road trip, and he's being considered day-to-day. Derrick Jones should be in line for more chances at small forward if Leonard is unable to go Wednesday.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: On road trip, deemed day-to-day
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The Clippers announced Monday that Leonard (ankle) is viewed as day-to-day and will travel with the team for its three-game road trip that begins Wednesday in New Orleans, ESPN.com reports.
Leonard was unavailable for Monday's 119-115 loss to the Spurs after spraining his left ankle late in Saturday's 118-109 loss to the Kings. Prior to sitting out Monday's contest, Leonard had played in 23 of the Clippers' previous 24 games. While the Clippers are seemingly optimistic that Leonard will be back in action soon, he's not guaranteed to be available for any of the upcoming three road contests. Though Kobe Sanders (17 minutes) and Cam Christie (six minutes) both re-entered the rotation Monday to absorb most of Leonard's vacated playing time, Jordan Miller (22 points in 26 minutes) was the biggest beneficiary from a usage standpoint.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Downgraded to out
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Leonard (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Spurs.
After turning his left ankle in Saturday's loss to the Kings, Leonard won't be able to play Monday and can be deemed day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's matchup against the Pelicans. The Clippers figure to turn to John Collins to start at power forward in Leonard's stead, and Derrick Jones should also see an uptick in playing time.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Doubtful for Monday
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Leonard (ankle) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Spurs.
Leonard rolled his left ankle in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against the Kings and is likely to miss Monday's contest due to the injury. Bennedict Mathurin figures to see an expanded role if Leonard is unavailable.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Exits early Saturday
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Leonard will not return to Saturday's game against the Kings due to a left ankle injury, Joey Linn of SI.com reports. He'll finish the contest with 31 points (13-23 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-6 FT), six rebounds and two steals in 26 minutes.
Leonard turned his left ankle early in the fourth and limped to the locker room before being ruled out for the remainder of the contest shortly thereafter. Before exiting, the star forward set the franchise record for the most consecutive 20-plus-point games, extending his streak to 45 outings. His next opportunity to suit up and extend that streak will come Monday against the Spurs.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Exits to locker room
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Leonard exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against the Kings due to an apparent left ankle injury, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Leonard twisted his left ankle and limped to the locker room with 9:27 remaining in the final quarter. If the star forward is unable to return, Bennedict Mathurin will likely see increased burn the rest of the way.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Explodes for 45 points in big win
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Leonard totaled 45 points (15-20 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 9-10 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 153-128 victory over Minnesota.
This 45-point outing was tied as Leonard's second-best scoring output of the campaign, falling short of his 55-point effort in a win over the Pistons on Dec. 28. It also extended a very productive stretch for the star forward, who has now scored at least 28 points in five outings in a row. Leonard is averaging a robust line of 29.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.6 steals per game in his 10 appearances since the All-Star break, a stretch in which he's been one of the most valuable fantasy options around the league.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Powers team to victory
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Leonard finished with 29 points (10-19 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 35 minutes during Monday's 126-118 victory over the Knicks.
While the Knicks put up an admirable fight, Leonard and his supporting cast answered at every turn. Leonard has now scored 20-plus points in 42 consecutive games. Leonard made deft plays all over the court, and Darius Garland's insertion after missing several games post-trade is freeing Leonard up to play his best basketball of the season.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Game-high 28 points in win
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Leonard logged 28 points (8-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 12-14 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals across 28 minutes during Saturday's 123-120 win over the Grizzlies.
After dropping 30 points in 37 minutes during Friday's loss to the Spurs, Leonard put together another productive outing Saturday. While the star forward got to the charity stripe often and was efficient from the field, he did struggle from beyond the arc and has shot just 1-for-9 from downtown in his last two outings. On a more positive note, Leonard tallied multiple steals for the third time in the last four games and has at least one swipe in each of his last six appearances.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Drops game-high 30 in San Antonio
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Leonard finished Friday's 116-112 loss to the Spurs with 30 points (10-20 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 9-10 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and three steals across 37 minutes.
The veteran forward led all scorers on the night, but Leonard couldn't find one last push in the fourth quarter as San Antonio completed a comeback from a 25-point deficit. It's the fifth time in his last 11 games that Leonard has delivered 30-plus points, a stretch in which he's averaging 29.0 points, 7.4 boards, 3.8 assists, 2.2 threes and 1.9 steals.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Leads Clippers in scoring
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Leonard chipped in 29 points (10-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal across 23 minutes during Wednesday's 130-107 victory over the Pacers.
Leonard continues to play at a very high level this season and has scored at least 23 points in each of his six appearances since the All-Star break. He's also averaging 5.8 boards, 3.8 assists and 1.2 steals per game in that stretch while shooting 53.6 percent from the floor, so the veteran forward is leaving his mark every time he steps on the court while carrying the Clippers. As if that wasn't enough, Leonard's impressive run of games with 20 or more points is now at 39 outings. He's putting up 28.8 points, 6.6 boards, 3.8 assists, 1.9 steals and 2.7 threes made per game over that span.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Paces team with 23 points
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Leonard had 23 points (9-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Monday's 114-101 win over the Warriors.
The Warriors put up a spirited effort, but Leonard answered every attempt to close the gap. He laid the hammer down in the second half, willing his team to a sizeable lead before the buzzer. Leonard now has the help he needs with Darius Garland's return, lifting both players' fortunes as they drive for a playoff spot.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Posts team-high 23 in win
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Leonard closed with 23 points (8-18 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Sunday's 137-117 victory over the Pelicans.
The veteran forward missed Thursday's game due to a minor ankle issue, as well as feeling under the weather, but Leonard led the Clippers in scoring in his return to the court. He's having a remarkably consistent season, and not just from a health perspective. He's scored at least 20 points in 37 straight games dating back to Nov. 28. Since the beginning of February, Leonard is averaging 28.7 points, 6.8 boards, 4.4 assists, 2.0 threes and 1.7 steals over 11 contests.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Not listed on injury report
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Leonard (ankle/illness) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Leonard was held out of Thursday's loss to Minnesota because of left ankle soreness and didn't practice Saturday due to an illness. However, the star forward is set to return to action Sunday. He averaged 29.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.8 steals in 10 February appearances.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Dealing with illness
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Leonard (ankle/illness) didn't participate in Saturday's practice, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
On top of his ankle issue that forced him to miss Thursday's game against Minnesota, Leonard is now under the weather. The Clippers will list him as questionable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, but it's worth mentioning that it is the first game of a back-to-back set.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Ruled out Thursday
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Leonard (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Leonard was unable to shake his questionable tag for this contest, but he remains day-to-day. The Clippers begin a back-to-back set Sunday against the Pelicans, so it will be interesting to see how the team handles this. Bennedict Mathurin and Jordan Miller are likely to see expanded roles Thursday.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Questionable to play Thursday
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Leonard is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves due to left ankle soreness, Janis Carr of The Orange County Register reports.
Leonard has been dealing with a left ankle issue since Friday's game against the Lakers, though it hasn't prevented him from playing since. His absence would likely result in Bennedict Mathurin or Kobe Sanders entering the Clippers' starting lineup for Thursday's game. Leonard has averaged 30.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.0 steals over 32.3 minutes per game since the All-Star break.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Gets little help in Sunday's loss
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Leonard had 37 points (14-25 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 7-9 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals in 33 minutes during Sunday's 111-109 loss to the Magic.
Despite coming into the contest with a questionable tag due to a sore ankle, Leonard erupted for a game-high 37 points. Unfortunately for the Clippers, only three of his teammates even managed to score in double digits. The veteran forward has scored 20-plus points in 36 straight appearances dating back to Nov. 28, and through 10 games in February, Leonard is averaging 29.3 points, 7.2 boards, 4.3 assists, 2.1 threes and 1.8 steals. As long as he can stay on the court, his usage should remain sky high on a Clippers roster that got stripped down at the trade deadline.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Available Sunday
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Leonard (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Magic.
Leonard left Friday's game against the Lakers early due to a left ankle injury, which had his status for Sunday's contest in the air. Ultimately, he will be able to play through the injury. Leonard has been on a tear of late, averaging 29.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.8 steals in 32.4 minutes per contest over his last five appearances.
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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard: Questionable to play Sunday
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Leonard (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Magic.
Leonard exited Friday's game against the Lakers due to left ankle soreness, and the same issue has him questionable for this contest. The Clippers will be cautious with him, but a final call on the star forward's status will be made closer to Sunday's 9 p.m. ET tipoff. Leonard is averaging 28.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.7 steals per game since the beginning of February.
