James Harden leads Clippers, without Kawhi Leonard, over Mavericks in playoff opener
James Harden scored 28 points to lead the Clippers, without Kawhi Leonard, over Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks 109-97 to win their pla...APRIL 21
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Clippers rule out Kawhi Leonard (knee) for Game 1 Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard was ruled out for Game 1 of Sunday’s first-round playoff series against the visiting Dallas Maverick...
APRIL 21 • KANSASCITY.COM
Clippers rule out Kawhi Leonard (knee) for Game 1 Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard was ruled out for Game 1 of Sunday’s first-round playoff series against the visiting Dallas Maverick...
APRIL 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Kawhi Leonard will miss Game 1 for Los Angeles Clippers against Luka Doncic and Dallas Mavericks Kawhi Leonard will miss the Los Angeles Clippers’ playoff opener against the Dallas Mavericks
APRIL 21 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Kawhi Leonard will miss Game 1 for Clippers against Mavericks
Kawhi Leonard will miss the Clippers’ playoff opener against the Mavericks because of inflammation in his surgically repaired knee.APRIL 21
Ruled out for Game 1 Leonard (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's Game 1 against Dallas, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Impact In an ominous harkening back to last year's playoffs, Leonard will miss time with a right knee injury. After tearing his meniscus in 2022-23's first-round matchup versus Phoenix, the Clippers' 1-0 series advantage quickly turned into a 1-4 gentleman's sweep at the hands of the Suns. Leonard, who's current diagnosis is right knee inflammation, will need to have his status monitored in advance of Game 2 on Tuesday.
APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE
Kawhi Leonard's status in question as Clippers face Mavericks With the NBA playoffs getting underway, it is time for the annual tradition of Kawhi Leonard health updates with the Los Angeles Clippers an...
APRIL 21 • KANSASCITY.COM
Officially listed as questionable Leonard (knee) is questionable to play Sunday against the Mavericks, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Impact Leonard received an injection in his knee Thursday, and while there's a lot of skepticism regarding his availability for the series opener Sunday, the questionable tag suggests the star forward has a shot at playing in Game 1 after being diagnosed with right knee inflammation. However, a final decision regarding his status will be made closer to Sunday's 3:30 p.m. ET tipoff. If Leonard can't go Sunday, then Paul George and James Harden would have to carry more of the offensive workload, whereas P.J. Tucker and Amir Coffey could be in line for extended minutes.
APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE
Kawhi Leonard's injury status still unclear ahead of Clippers-Mavericks playoff series
Paul George says at some point he believes Kawhi Leonard will be able to play in the playoffs, but it seems Leonard could be sidelined by kn...APRIL 20
Increasing doubt for Game 1 Leonard (knee) appears to be trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's Game 1 matchup with the Mavericks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact According to Wojnarowski, there is increasing doubt in regards to Leonard's potential availability. While he has not officially been cleared, it looks like he would need a quick turnaround at this point. Should the star forward ultimately not get the green light, Paul George and James Harden would presumably carry more of an offensive burden, while P.J. Tucker and Amir Coffey would presumably see increased minutes. More light figures to be shed on Leonard's status closer to game time.
APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE
Your full NBA Playoffs setup has arrived! Plus, a status update on Kawhi Leonard Zach Harper and Shams Charania catch you up on leaguewide news.
APRIL 19 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Kawhi Leonard fighting 'stubborn inflammation' in right knee ahead of Clippers' playoff opener | NBA.com Kawhi Leonard had yet to do on-court work as of Thursday, leaving his status for the Clippers' playoff opener in doubt.
APRIL 19 • NBA.COM
Clippers still unsure if Kawhi Leonard will play Game 1: 'Very unpredictable' LOS ANGELES - Day 3 of the continuing injury update regarding Kawhi Leonard brought in Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence...
APRIL 19 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Considered questionable for Game 1 Leonard (knee) is questionable for Sunday's Game 1 against the Mavericks, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The Clippers announced Thursday that Leonard received an injection in his left knee, and there's "cautious optimism" that he'll be ready for Sunday's matchup, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. While Leonard returned to practice Monday, he hasn't yet been cleared for 5-on-5 drills. Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank said Thursday that he isn't sure whether Leonard will need to participate in full-contact work before he's cleared to return to game action but said that the inflammation needs to continue to reduce. Lawrence said that he's hopeful the issue is trending in the right direction and that Leonard will play but also indicated that the 32-year-old's status remains up in the air.
APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE
Kawhi Leonard had injection in knee: Sources The All-Star forward managed his healthiest season since arriving in Los Angeles this season, playing in 68 games (his most since 2016-17).
APRIL 18 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Receives injection in knee Leonard (knee) recently received an injection to aid in his recovery, and there is "cautious optimism" that he'll be ready for Sunday's Game 1 against Dallas, Shams Charania of The...
Impact Leonard was unavailable for the Clippers' final eight games of the regular season due to right knee inflammation. He returned to practice Monday but hasn't yet been cleared for 5-on-5 drills. The Clippers will likely wait to see how his knee responds to his recent treatment before determining his status for the start of postseason play Sunday, but even if he isn't cleared for Game 1, it wouldn't be surprising to see him return sometime during the Clippers' first-round series.
APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE
Kawhi Leonard's selection to U.S. Olympic basketball team 'a no-brainer'; so why the wait? San Diego State great has wanted to play in the Olympics for at least a decade. This summer, he'll get his chance.
APRIL 18 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Ty Lue says Clippers preparing as if Kawhi Leonard will play in Game 1, but can he? The Clippers are hoping Kawhi Leonard (knee injury) will be in the lineup to open the playoffs against Dallas but coach Ty Lue says: "We don...
APRIL 17 • LATIMES.COM
Clippers preparing to have Kawhi Leonard for Game 1 vs. Mavs | NBA.com Kawhi Leonard hasn’t played in a game since March 31 because of inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee.
APRIL 17 • NBA.COM
Clippers preparing to have Kawhi Leonard for Game 1 against Mavericks
The Los Angeles Clippers are preparing to have Kawhi Leonard available for their playoff series against the Dallas MavericksAPRIL 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not cleared for 5-on-5 Coach Tyronn Lue said Wednesday that Leonard (knee) is progressing but hasn't been cleared for 5-on-5 drills yet, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Leonard missed the final eight regular-season games due to right knee inflammation but returned to practice Monday, albeit in a limited fashion. His official status for Sunday's Game 1 against the Mavericks won't be known until Saturday afternoon, but Lue said he's preparing as if Leonard will be available to start the postseason.
APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE
Would the 2024 USA Basketball Olympic team beat the 1992 'Dream Team'?
Is this year's USA Basketball Olympic team headlined by LeBron James and Stephen Curry good enough to beat the 1992 'Dream Team'? Colin Cowh...APRIL 17
Report: Kawhi Leonard lands final Olympics roster spot In a sign that Kawhi Leonard’s right knee inflammation continues to improve, the Los Angeles Clippers’ All-Star forward was named to the fin...
APRIL 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Kawhi Leonard practices with Clippers, but status for Game 1 is unclear LOS ANGELES - It’s the same old song when it comes to Kawhi Leonard and his availability for the Clippers when they meet the Dallas Maverick...
APRIL 17 • KANSASCITY.COM
Kawhi Leonard practices with Clippers, but status for Game 1 is unclear LOS ANGELES - It’s the same old song when it comes to Kawhi Leonard and his availability for the Clippers when they meet the Dallas Maverick...
APRIL 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
