KAWHI LEONARD NEWS

Still on minutes restriction Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said Leonard's minutes limit wouldn't increase for Saturday's game against Washington but will soon, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Leonard will return to the starting lineup Saturday after missing Thursday's game due to injury management. Leonard played a season-high 30 minutes in Wednesday's matchup with Orlando and should continue to increase his workload to the mid-thirties over the next few weeks.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Leonard (ankle) will take the floor Saturday against the Wizards, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact Leonard sat out the team's most recent contest as a part of his injury management plan after missing a significant portion of November due to an ankle injury. However, he has been given the green light Friday and should be in line for his typical workload. Through seven games this season, he has averaged 11.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 24.3 minutes per game. Nicolas Batum will likely head back to the bench upon Leonard's return.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adebayo, Butler lift Heat past Kawhi-less Clippers 115-110

Bam Adebayo scored 31 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Jimmy Butler added 26 points and the Miami Heat held off the Los Angeles Clippers 115-110 on Thursday night

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kawhi Leonard Gives Honest Answer About Not Playing Full Minutes Kawhi Leonard really wants to play basketball.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kawhi Leonard Gives Honest Answer About Not Playing Full Minutes Kawhi Leonard really wants to play basketball.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Resting Thursday Leonard will not play in Thursday's game versus the Heat for injury management purposes, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact The injury management links back to Leonard's recent ankle troubles, but it sounds primarily like just a rest night in the second game of a back-to-back set. Joining him on the sidelines are Terance Mann (concussion) and Norman Powell (groin), while Marcus Morris (illness) and John Wall (knee) appear set to rejoin the action. Leonard figures to retake the floor Saturday in Washington.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Magic beat Clippers 116-111 in OT, snap 9-game losing streak

Pablo Banchero scored 10 of his 23 points in overtime and the Orlando Magic snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 116-111 win over the Los Angeles Clippers

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Law Murray: Kawhi Leonard missed out of ATO, Markelle Fultz... - The Athletic Kawhi Leonard missed out of ATO, Markelle Fultz missed, then Paul George missed 3 at buzzer. Overtime in Orlando. Clippers haven't won in OT...

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George PLAYING vs Magic Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are getting some much needed reps.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George PLAYING vs Magic Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are getting some much needed reps.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

WATCH: Kawhi Leonard Makes Game-Winner For First Time in Nearly Two Years The Klaw is back.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Sinks game-winner in return Leonard (ankle) logged 16 points (7-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two assists over 28 minutes during Monday's 119-117 win over the Hornets.

Impact Seeing his first action since Nov. 21 after missing six games due to an ankle injury, Leonard posted solid numbers and drained the game-winning shot with just 1.4 seconds left in the fourth quarter. The 16 points actually represented a season high for the 31-year-old, who's only suited up for six games so far in 2022-23. Despite his issues staying healthy, Leonard remains capable of making an impact for fantasy managers once he's back up to full speed.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leonard hits go-ahead shot in return, Clippers beat Hornets CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard had 16 points, including an 18-foot jumper with 1.4 seconds to lift the Los Angeles Clippers to a 119-1...

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • THESTAR.COM

Kawhi Leonard Reacts to Game-Winner vs. Hornets The LA Clippers held off the Charlotte Hornets on the road

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Kawhi Leonard Reacts to Game-Winner vs. Hornets The LA Clippers held off the Charlotte Hornets on the road

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Kawhi Leonard Drains Game-Winning Shot to Down Hornets The Hornets move to 7-17 on the season.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Leonard returns, hits game-winner as Clippers beat Hornets

Kawhi Leonard scored 16 points, including an 18-foot jumper with 1.4 seconds to lift the Los Angeles Clippers to a 119-117 victory over the Charlotte Hornets in his return from a r...

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Law Murray: Kawhi Leonard with game-tying and go-ahead... - The Athletic Kawhi Leonard with game-tying and go-ahead field goals in final minute in Charlotte, and Clippers win after PJ Washington's 911 drill is off...

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Available Monday Leonard (ankle) is available Monday against the Hornets, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Kawhi missed the last six games due to an ankle injury, but he's been cleared to suit up after being listed as questionable for Monday's matchup. He should rejoin the starting lineup Monday, but he'll likely have his minutes monitored since he's played just five games this year. Over his three appearances prior to his most recent absence, he averaged 8.3 points and 4.3 assists in 23.3 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Kawhi Leonard Creates New Meme in Hilarious Reaction to Being Filmed Kawhi Leonard showed why he’s called the ‘Fun Guy.’

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

WATCH: Kawhi Leonard Creates New Meme in Hilarious Reaction to Being Filmed Kawhi Leonard showed why he’s called the ‘Fun Guy.’

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Injury Report: Kawhi Leonard and Paul George Questionable vs. Charlotte Hornets The LA Clippers are hoping to get Kawhi Leonard and Paul George back soon

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Questionable again Leonard (ankle) is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Hornets, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Leonard has missed six straight games, but he's being listed as questionable for a second straight contest, suggesting he's close to returning to game action. Norman Powell (groin) has already been ruled out, while Paul George (hamstring) and Luke Kennard (calf) are also questionable, so the Clippers could be extremely shorthanded again.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oubre and Charlotte take on Los Angeles in non-conference play

Charlotte faces Los Angeles in non-conference action

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS