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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....2025
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• Raptors Making Noise About Pursuing Major Trade

The 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 ...2025
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• 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
• Kawhi Leonard: I'm Just Happy That I'm Able To Move

Kawhi 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...2025
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• NBA Notes: Cavs, Ty Jerome, Lakers, Austin Reaves, Clippers, Kawhi Leonard

Cavaliers 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...2025
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• 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
• 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...2025
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• Dunc'd On: Six in 71 (Western Conference 3.31.25); Taylor Jenkins Fired

Nate 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 ...2025
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• Kawhi Leonard hits buzzer-beater to lift Clippers past Kings in OT as coach Ty Lue misses contest with back pain

Ty Lue went home before Sunday night's game started due to a sudden back injury....2025
• Kawhi Leonard looks like his prime self in win over Lakers

The 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

Latest Kawhi Leonard news and rumors

• Kawhi Leonard closer to being the game-changer he once was for Clippers

Kawhi 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
• 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
• DeMar DeRozan: Toronto Will Always Be No. 1, But I've Got To Put Chicago Second

DeMar 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...2025
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• Fantasy Basketball Week 11 Key Injuries

Kawhi Leonard is back, but fantasy managers will have other absences to deal with during Week 11, including Jimmy Butler....2025
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• Clippers 'hopeful' Kawhi Leonard will make his season debut Saturday

The Clippers hope Kawhi Leonard will return from a knee injury and make his season debut Saturday against the Atlanta Hawks....2025
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• Kawhi Leonard injury update: Clippers star expected to make season debut Saturday vs. Hawks, per report

Leonard has missed the first 34 games of L.A.'s season with right knee inflammation...2025
• Fantasy Basketball Week 10 Key Injuries

Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis are among those dealing with injuries, while Kawhi Leonard targets January 4 for his season debut....2024
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• Kawhi Leonard Targeting Jan. 4th For Season Debut

Kawhi 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 ...2024
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• Kawhi Leonard injury update: Clippers star targeting Jan. 4 return after knee inflammation, per report

Leonard will practice with Los Angeles' G League affiliate, the San Diego Clippers, in between now and then...2024
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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 […]...2024
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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 […]...2024
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• Kawhi Leonard competes in full-contact Clippers practice, inches toward playing

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, who has missed the entire season while managing a knee injury, participated in a full-contact practice Wednesday....2024
• Kawhi Leonard injury update: Clippers star takes step toward return but won't be back until after Christmas

Leonard 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 Debut

Kawhi 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&...2024
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• Kawhi Leonard is finally back in training but Clippers don’t want to rush his return
The news every Clippers fan has been waiting for is finally here, as Kawhi Leonard is gradually making his way back to the NBA courts after missing out on the entirety of this season due to an injury he suffered in the past campaign’s playoffs, and he struggled to recover all-summer long. According to the […] The post Kawhi Leonard is finally back in training but Clippers don’t want t...2024
• Kawhi Leonard injury update: Clippers star, who hasn't played this season, makes return to practice

Leonard is not taking contact in practice yet but appears to be inching closer to making his season debut...2024
• Injury-plagued Clippers held to 80 points in blowout loss to Minnesota

With Norman Powell joining the injured Kawhi Leonard on the bench, the Clippers couldn't overcome their shooting woes in a 108-80 loss to the Timberwolves....2024
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• Kawhi Leonard Progressing Well In Return From Knee Surgery

LA Clippers coach Ty Lue gave a positive update on Kawhi Leonard before Friday's game in Minnesota. Leonard has missed the entire season to this point, as he's recovering from offseason knee surgery. "He's progressing well. He's been able to get on the court and do some things on the court, which is good for us," Lue said about Leonard. "So just still checking every box, making sure that he's doin...2024
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• Clippers star says team’s selflessness has been key: ’It can be anybody’s night’
After an offseason full of doubts stemming from Paul George’s departure and Kawhi Leonard’s injuries, the Clippers have been defying expectations so far this 2024-25 campaign. Also, James Harden has been proving critics wrong as so many questioned if he could lead the team to success. Now, it seems more clear than ever, especially after […] The post Clippers star says team’...2024
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• James Harden Says Clippers Are 'All Happy For Each Other'

James Harden didn't dwell on the past as the LA Clippers won at the Philadelphia 76ers. Instead, Harden focused on the Clippers figuring out who they are and how much they enjoy playing together. "We're coming around, and we're understanding who we are," Harden said. "Understanding that in order for us to have a chance at anything, we know we have to do it every single night. And that's the most e...2024
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