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• What’s next for Kawhi Leonard and scandal-plagued Clippers?The Kawhi Leonard era in Los Angeles seems almost over. Injuries and playoff heartbreak have dimmed the promise for the Clippers, but the Aspiration scandal feels like the final nail....2025 -
• Report: Clippers living in fear of upsetting Kawhi Leonard since 2019The Clippers landed Kawhi Leonard in 2019, and at the time it felt like a franchise-altering win. But as ESPN’s Baxter Holmes details, the relationship has been a rocky one — filled with injuries, lawsuits, investigations and a whole lot of organizational anxiety. Since Leonard’s arrival, the Clippers have won just three playoff series, while […] The post Report: Clippers living in fear of u...2025Click for news about Baxter Holmes -
• Clippers 'Done Building Around' Kawhi LeonardWhile the Los Angeles Clippers badly wanted to sign Kawhi Leonard during the 2019 offseason, sources tell ESPN that a sense of "fear" began kicking in shortly after they managed to do so based on the price they had to pay in terms of trading for Paul George and the cost of having Leonard as their franchise player. The Clippers were the favorites to win the 2020 NBA championship, but blew a 3-1 lea...2025Continue with Los Angeles Clippers -
• Former Aspiration CEO Defends Kawhi Leonard Deal StructureInternal emails revealed Aspiration executives expressed concerns about Kawhi Leonard's endorsement contract, which required minimal promotional work while allowing the Clippers star significant control over his obligations, according to documents obtained by The Athletic. The deal specified Leonard would participate in one eight-hour production day, one four-hour PR session, two community service...2025Visit the page Leonardo DiCaprio -
• NBA Hires Law Firm To Investigate Kawhi Leonard Endorsement DealThe NBA hired New York-based law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz to investigate allegations that Kawhi Leonard's endorsement deal with a tree-planting company called Aspiration was made to circumvent the Los Angeles Clippers salary cap, sources told The Athletic. Pablo Torre originally reported that Leonard signed a four-year, $28 million deal with Aspiration that contractually required no ser...2025Visit the page Los Angeles Clippers
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• Possible punishments for Clippers? Questions loom over NBA's investigation of Kawhi Leonard dealCould the league hand the Clippers the Joe Smith penalty?...2025Continue with Joe Smith
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• Are the Clippers one piece away from being title contenders?The Los Angeles Clippers have consistently fallen short during the Steve Ballmer era. Injuries to Paul George and Kawhi Leonard both derailed Ty Lue's chances of adding another championship ring to his collection....2025See also Los Angeles Clippers -
• Raptors Making Noise About Pursuing Major TradeThe Toronto Raptors have emerged in league circles as a team with ambitions to make a major move this offseason. This maneuvering comes on the heels of their trade for Brandon Ingram at the deadline along with the Boston Celtics expected to take a step back next season due to the Jayson Tatum injury and luxury tax concerns, along with the potential availability of Giannis Antetokounmpo. "I don't ...2025Visit the page Toronto Raptors -
• Pacific Notes: Leonard, Bol, Kings, Murray, Ellis
Limited by injuries, veteran forward Kawhi Leonard appeared in just four playoff games for the Clippers from 2022-24 and wasn’t himself last spring, scoring just 24 total points in the two postseason appearances he was able to make. So it was a welcome sight to see a healthy Leonard in peak form on Monday in […]...2025
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• Kawhi Leonard: I'm Just Happy That I'm Able To MoveKawhi Leonard delivered a dominant 39-point performance to lead the LA Clippers to a crucial 105-102 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series, marking a return to health after years of injury struggles. Leonard shot 15-for-19 from the field and either scored or assisted on 51 of the Clippers' 105 points (49%). Leonard's return to playoff form...2025See more articles Denver Nuggets
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Kawhi Leonard injury and suspension
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• NBA Notes: Cavs, Ty Jerome, Lakers, Austin Reaves, Clippers, Kawhi LeonardCavaliers Ty Jerome’s path back to prominence was neither swift nor smooth, but the Cavaliers guard is making the most of a long-awaited opportunity. Jerome, 26, endured two significant injuries at critical points in his career — a hip surgery that cost him his senior year in high school, and an ankle injury that limited […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Ty Jerome, Lakers, Austin Reaves, C...2025See also Austin Reaves -
• Clippers injury update: Kawhi Leonard feels ‘great’ heading into the 2025 postseason
Staying healthy and readily available for the Clippers has been a challenge for Kawhi Leonard. The two-time NBA champion is one of the best two-way players when he’s on the court. Leonard missed the first 33 games of the 2024-25 season for the Clippers due to right knee inflammation. The team did not want to […] The post Clippers injury update: Kawhi Leonard feels ‘great’ ...2025
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• WATCH: Jaylen Brown gets honest about not being picked for the Olympic team
This past summer, the 2024 Olympic Games were held in France. Team USA had a loaded roster full of Hall of Fame talent. It was headlined by LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry. Two-time NBA champion Kawhi Leonard had to withdraw due to injury. As his replacement, Team USA asked Boston’s Derrick White to […] The post WATCH: Jaylen Brown gets honest about not being picked for th...2025Visit the page Jaylen Brown
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• Dunc'd On: Six in 71 (Western Conference 3.31.25); Taylor Jenkins FiredNate always has a unique take on a coach being fired. What do he and Danny make of the Grizzlies moving on from Taylor Jenkins and this surprising timing? Then, on to the usual look at the West: MEM vs LAL: The Lakers' intentional play exposes some key weaknesses for Memphis as the Tuomas Iisalo era gets underway. 14:00 PHX: KD goes down with an ankle injury. Is this the last we'll see of him in ...2025Check it out Western Conference -
• Kawhi Leonard hits buzzer-beater to lift Clippers past Kings in OT as coach Ty Lue misses contest with back painTy Lue went home before Sunday night's game started due to a sudden back injury....2025
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• Kawhi Leonard looks like his prime self in win over LakersThe injury-prone star got to his mid-range spots and made several trademark fadeaway shots — a sign of him potentially returning to full fitness....2025 -
• Kawhi Leonard closer to being the game-changer he once was for ClippersKawhi Leonard had one of his best games since returning from a knee injury, scoring 19 points in limited minutes during the Clippers' win over the Lakers....2025
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• Kawhi Leonard Not In Hurry To Break Minutes Restriction: 'I'm Taking My Time'
Kawhi Leonard said that he was in no rush to break his minutes restriction since recently returning from his knee injury. "I'm taking my time. I done that in the past and it led me on the bench, so I'm good where I'm at," said Leonard on Tuesday. Leonard has played 61 minutes over three games, totaling 26 points and 10 rebounds. "I feel good and as long as I'm feeling good on the court, I'm able t...2025
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• DeMar DeRozan: Toronto Will Always Be No. 1, But I've Got To Put Chicago SecondDeMar DeRozan returned to play at the Chicago Bulls on Sunday for the first time since joining the Sacramento Kings during the 2024 offseason. DeRozan spent three seasons with the Bulls and furthered his reputation as one of the best clutch players in the game. But DeRozan still puts the Toronto Raptors as first with his nine seasons with the franchise at the start of his career before he was trad...2025Check it out DeMar DeRozan -
• Fantasy Basketball Week 11 Key InjuriesKawhi Leonard is back, but fantasy managers will have other absences to deal with during Week 11, including Jimmy Butler....2025Visit the page Fantasy Basketball
Kawhi Leonard injury and suspension
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• Clippers 'hopeful' Kawhi Leonard will make his season debut SaturdayThe Clippers hope Kawhi Leonard will return from a knee injury and make his season debut Saturday against the Atlanta Hawks....2025See more Atlanta Hawks
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• Kawhi Leonard injury update: Clippers star expected to make season debut Saturday vs. Hawks, per reportLeonard has missed the first 34 games of L.A.'s season with right knee inflammation...2025 -
• Fantasy Basketball Week 10 Key InjuriesLuka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis are among those dealing with injuries, while Kawhi Leonard targets January 4 for his season debut....2024Read about Fantasy Basketball
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• Kawhi Leonard Targeting Jan. 4th For Season DebutKawhi Leonard is targeting Jan. 4th for his regular season debut after missing the beginning of the campaign due to injury management on his surgically repaired right knee. The Clippers have been reluctant to provide a timetable for Leonard since holding him out of training camp drills in September. Leonard traveled on the Clippers' recent road trip to Dallas and participated in a team-sanctioned ...2024Visit the page Diego Clippers -
• Kawhi Leonard injury update: Clippers star targeting Jan. 4 return after knee inflammation, per reportLeonard will practice with Los Angeles' G League affiliate, the San Diego Clippers, in between now and then...2024See also Diego Clippers
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• Injury Notes: Leonard, Suns, Green, Harris, Banchero
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will not play on Friday against Golden State and he will not travel with the team for its upcoming three-game road trip, writes Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times (subscriber link). Leonard has yet to play this season as he recovers from a right knee injury. However, the two-time Finals […]...2024See also Broderick Turner
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• Clippers Notes: Leonard, Jones, Mann
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has yet to make his season debut due to a right knee injury. After participating in the non-contact portions of practices last week, the 33-year-old forward was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice, including contact drills, according to head coach Tyronn Lue (Twitter link via Brad Turner of The Los Angeles […]...2024Read about Tyronn Lue
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• Kawhi Leonard competes in full-contact Clippers practice, inches toward playingClippers star Kawhi Leonard, who has missed the entire season while managing a knee injury, participated in a full-contact practice Wednesday....2024
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• Kawhi Leonard injury update: Clippers star takes step toward return but won't be back until after ChristmasLeonard took contact in a 5-on-5 scrimmage, but his season debut will be Dec. 27 at the earliest...2024 -
• Still No Clear Timeline For Kawhi Leonard’s Clippers Season DebutKawhi Leonard is making progress in his recovery from a right knee injury, but there’s still no clear timeline for when he’ll make his NBA season debut. The Clippers star participated in two non-contact practices last week, and while coach Tyronn Lue stated that Leonard has “progressed very well,” he remained tight-lipped about when the […] The post Still No Clear Timeline For Kawhi Leonard&...2024See more Tyronn Lue
