LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard could potentially be nearing a return.
LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has yet to make his season debut. Sidelined due to right knee injury recovery, Leonard has been strengthening his surgically repaired knee in preparation for a return to game action. The star forward last played on April 26 in a playoff game against the Dallas Mavericks.
It remains a mystery when that return to the court will be, as the Clippers have given no official word on Leonard’s timeline. The team announced injury updates on both Terance Mann and Kobe Brown prior to Wednesday’s blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but did not provide any word on Leonard.Without any word from the team outside of Ty Lue reiterating that Leonard has progressed well and is doing some stuff on the court, updates on Leonard’s progress have been hard to come by.
“My Clippers guy was telling me Kawhi’s coming back before Christmas," Simmons said. "I think he’s ramped up. He’s ramped up and ready to go.” The Clippers have done well to stay afloat in Leonard’s absence, going 14-10 to start the season. Not getting multiple days off since the second week of the season, the Clippers now begin a stretch where they will have several off days in between games, which will give the team time to practice.
Whether or not Leonard returns to practice this weekend or in the coming weeks remains to be seen, but Lue will certainly be asked that question soon.Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NBA Trade Idea Sends Kawhi Leonard to Rebuilding East TeamA hypothetical trade idea suggests the Pistons should take a look at Kawhi Leonard.
Read more »
Clippers Star Kawhi Leonard Declared Ineligible for Any NBA AwardsLos Angeles Clipper superstar forward Kawhi Leonard is no longer eligible for NBA awards this season.
Read more »
ESPN Will Continue To Produce 'NBA Countdown', 'NBA Today' Despite Acquiring 'Inside The NBA'ESPN Will Continue To Produce NBA Countdown NBA Today Despite Acquiring Inside The NBA - RealGM Wiretap
Read more »
Kawhi Leonard's Injury Status for Clippers vs WarriorsThe LA Clippers have listed Kawhi Leonard on the injury report against the Warriors
Read more »
LA Clippers Coach Reveals New Kawhi Leonard Injury UpdateClippers star Kawhi Leonard has missed the entire season due to injury recovery.
Read more »
Ty Lue Makes Latest Kawhi Leonard Injury AnnouncementThe LA Clippers have been without Kawhi Leonard all season due to injury recovery.
Read more »