Thu May 2 | 20:55 | Kawhi Leonard Remains Out On Friday |
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) won't play on Friday against the Mavericks. There isn't any new information concerning his ailment. However, the Clippers need to win the next two games to advance to the next round, although they will likely need to do it without Leonard in the lineup. As usual, Paul George and James Harden will do their best to lead the offense in Game 6. But Norman Powell, Russell Westbrook, and Terance Mann should continue to get more minutes and shot opportunities. With that said, nobody on the Clippers' roster has been consistent from a fantasy standpoint throughout this series. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 30 | 18:13 | Kawhi Leonard Ruled Out Wednesday |
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) won't play in Game 5 against the Mavs on Wednesday, according to NBA writer Marc Stein. Leonard has been dealing with inflammation in his right knee for a while. In Game 2, he was on the court for 35 minutes. However, he logged only 25 minutes in Game 3. There is no timetable on when the 32-year-old will return, meaning James Hardenand Paul Georgewill need to step it up for the Clippers in Game 5. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Apr 28 | 14:21 | Kawhi Leonard Won't Play On Sunday |
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) won't play in Sunday's matchup with the Mavs. Leonard has been dealing with inflammation in his right knee for a while. Although he managed to return for Game 2, he logged only 25 minutes in Game 3, so it's apparent things aren't improving. As of now, the 32-year-old doesn't have a timetable for his return, meaning James Harden and Paul George will need to step it up for the Clippers to have a chance to win this series. Ivica Zubac, Norman Powell, and Russell Westbrook should also be more involved on the scoring end without Leonard on the floor moving ahead. |
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Apr 27 | 18:47 | Kawhi Leonard Questionable Versus Dallas |
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) is questionable for Sunday's postseason showdown with Dallas. After missing the end of the regular season and the series opener because of knee inflammation, Leonard finally returned for Game 2. He played well in that one, so most had assumed he was feeling better. However, the veteran logged just 25 minutes in Game 3 to finish with nine points and nine rebounds. As with any of Leonard's injuries through the years, his current knee issue is something to monitor, considering it could keep him off the floor for the rest of the playoffs. At any rate, if Leonard is ruled out, James Harden and Paul George would be the favorites to benefit on the scoring end. In addition, guys like Russell Westbrook and Norman Powell would automatically draw attention from DFS managers. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 26 | 23:07 | Kawhi Leonard Struggles In Game 3 |
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard amassed nine points and nine rebounds in Friday's loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The 32-year-old missed time because of knee inflammation but returned for Game 2. While he played well enough in that contest, he took a step back on Friday night. Even more concerning, Leonard only logged 25 minutes. He's likely still bothered by the knee issue, so there's reason to believe he will miss Game 4 on Sunday. If that's the case, Paul George and James Harden could pick up some of the slack. But Norman Powell, finishing with 21 points in Game 3, will be a coveted DFS option. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 26 | 19:12 | Kawhi Leonard Available On Friday Evening |
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) is available for Friday's postseason matchup with the Dallas Mavericks. Leonard returned for Game 2 after missing time because of knee inflammation. He played well despite the lengthy layoff, amassing 15 points with seven boards, four steals, and one block. While the 32-year-old had issues finding the bottom of the net, he'll likely play better this time around. |
Source: Tomer Azarly | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Apr 25 | 20:42 | Kawhi Leonard Questionable For Game 3 |
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) is questionable for Friday's postseason meeting with the Dallas Mavericks. The veteran battled knee inflammation, forcing him to miss time toward the end of the 2023-24 campaign. He also wasn't available for Game 1, although he was back on the floor for Tuesday's loss. Despite struggling shooting the ball, Leonard still finished with 15 points, seven boards, four steals, and one block. Nonetheless, with the series tied at one game each, the 32-year-old should be cleared to suit up and see a full workload. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 23 | 21:08 | Kawhi Leonard Returns To Clippers Lineup |
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) will play in Game 2 against Dallas on Tuesday. The two-time Finals MVP will make his first appearance of the month, having sat out nine straight games. Leonard's return will drop Amir Coffey from the starting unit. Coffey could still play a decent role in the rotation, but his fantasy value takes a big blow with the move to the bench. Leonard has built himself a reputation as a prolific playoff performer, but he has struggled against the Mavericks this season. In three regular-season meetings, Leonard shot only 44.9 from the floor in the matchup to average 21.3 points with 6.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists. |
Source: Shams Charania | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 23 | 14:41 | Kawhi Leonard Present For Shootaround |
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) was present at the morning shootaround ahead of Game 2 on Tuesday versus the Dallas Mavericks. Dealing with inflammation in his right knee, Leonard hasn't played since March 31 and remains listed as questionable for the second game of the Western Conference quarterfinals. The 32-year-old two-way superstar's status is trending in the right direction but appears likely to come down to a game-time decision based on pregame warmups. Should Leonard remain out, James Harden and Paul George would dominate usage for the Clips as even more appealing DFS options on Tuesday's three-game slate. The sharpshooting Amir Coffey would figure to remain in LA's starting lineup as well, but he averaged only 11.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.7 three-pointers in 28.9 minutes over 13 games as a starter in the regular season. |
Source: Ohm Youngmisuk - ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Apr 22 | 20:25 | Kawhi Leonard Questionable For Game 2 |
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's postseason clash with the Mavericks. He has started practicing, although it's unknown how involved he actually was. With that in mind, DFS managers likely won't see him on Tuesday night. However, it appears there's at least a chance Leonard could return during the series with Dallas. Nonetheless, Paul George, Ivica Zubac, and James Harden should lead the way offensively while Leonard is out. At the same time, there's room for Russell Westbrook, Norman Powell, and Terance Mann to benefit on the scoring end. |
Source: Michael Scotto | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Apr 20 | 16:05 | Kawhi Leonard Unlikely To Play On Sunday |
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, there is "increasing doubt" regarding the availability of Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) for Sunday's postseason meeting with the Mavericks. The multi-time All-Star still hasn't gone through contact at practice since going on the shelf with another knee injury. There also haven't been any concrete updates regarding the nature of his ailment. But things don't look good for Leonard, who has battled knee injuries throughout his career. While it's too early to speculate, his absence could extend beyond Game 1. As expected, James Harden and Paul George should be the team's top offensive contributors while Leonard is out. Guys like Russell Westbrook, Norman Powell, and Ivica Zubac could also benefit from a production standpoint. |
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Apr 18 | 09:43 | Clippers "Preparing" To Have Kawhi Leonard Available In Game 1 |
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) hasn't yet been cleared for five-on-five practice, but head coach Tyronn Lue appears to be confident of having him in the lineup when playoff action starts this weekend. "I'm preparing to have him on the court," Lue said on Wednesday. "We just take it day-by-day. He's getting better and we'll see how much he continues to progress." Leonard missed the final eight regular-season games due to inflammation in his right knee. The Clippers start their first-round series against Dallas on Sunday. Leonard, a two-time Finals MVP, is known as a great post-season performer and has averaged at least 30 points in three of his last four playoff campaigns. |
Source: Associated Press | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 16 | 20:54 | Kawhi Leonard Practices On Tuesday |
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) participated in a portion of Tuesday's practice, according to head coach Ty Lue. Leonard is working his way back to the court after missing the final eight games of the regular season. There is some concern over his status heading into the first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks. Luckily, that series doesn't begin until Sunday, so Leonard does have time to get healthy before then. P.J. Tucker has been replacing him in the starting lineup, so he's expected to head to the bench once Leonard is healthy. |
Source: Law Murray | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Apr 13 | 20:08 | Kawhi Leonard Not Playing On Sunday |
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) is set to miss the final regular season game against the Houston Rockets on Sunday. This will be the eighth consecutive game he will be sidelined because of right knee inflammation. The injury concerns continue for Leonard, and it is a mystery if he will be able to play in the first round of the playoffs. The Clippers clinched the fourth seed in the Western Conference and have nothing to play for in Sunday's contest, so they very well could rest other players or limit the minutes of their starters. P.J. Tucker, Amir Coffey, and Brandon Boston Jr. are all potential options to see a heavier workload as the regular season comes to an end. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Apr 10 | 17:48 | Kawhi Leonard Not Ready To Return On Wednesday |
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) will sit out a sixth consecutive game on Wednesday versus Phoenix. Leonard has yet to see any action this month after previously missing only six games this season. P.J. Tucker and Norman Powell have picked up starts in his place. The former started three straight games before completely dropping out of the rotation on Tuesday against the Suns. Powell entered the first unit to register 10 points and five rebounds across 33 minutes. It was a fairly quiet evening for him, and Powell should be capable of much more if he maintains the role for Wednesday's rematch. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Apr 8 | 21:46 | Kawhi Leonard Not Playing On Tuesday |
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) will not suit up for Tuesday's game versus the Phoenix Suns. This will be his fifth straight game that he will be sidelined because of right knee inflammation. Leonard being on the injury report is nothing new, and as the playoffs approach, Clippers fans and fantasy managers can only hope this is not a serious injury. While he sits out, Los Angeles will likely lean on Norman Powell, Terance Mann, and Amir Coffey to take on more prominent roles. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Apr 6 | 22:01 | Kawhi Leonard Still Out On Sunday |
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) won't suit up for Sunday's meeting with Cleveland. There were reports that this was expected to happen, so the update isn't surprising. But now that the veteran is sidelined for a fourth consecutive contest, there is a growing cause for concern regarding his knee injury. At any rate, Paul George and James Harden should remain the Clippers' top offensive contributors while Leonard is on the shelf. At the same time, Norman Powell, Russell Westbrook, Ivica Zubac, and Amir Coffey could also benefit. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Apr 4 | 14:33 | Kawhi Leonard Likely Out Through The Weekend |
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) isn't expected to play on Friday versus the Utah Jazz or Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to The Athletic's Law Murray. Leonard has already been ruled out for Thursday's showdown against the defending-champion Denver Nuggets due to right knee soreness, and it remains to be seen if he will travel with the team when LA meets the Phoenix Suns in the desert on Tuesday. The 47-28 Clippers aren't going to fool around with the oft-injured Leonard this close to the playoffs, and it sounds like the two-way superstar won't be available for the remainder of the fantasy finals. The sharpshooting Norman Powell figures to continue starting for the Clips, averaging 16.3 points and 2.1 triples while shooting 39.1% from long distance over his last 12 games (one start). He's strictly a source of points and treys for fantasy purposes. |
Source: Law Murray - The Athletic | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Apr 3 | 20:26 | Kawhi Leonard Out On Thursday |
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) won't play on Thursday against Denver. Head coach Ty Lue reported Leonard experienced knee soreness after Sunday's win over Charlotte, describing the issue as "new." As a result, he didn't suit up for Tuesday's loss to the Sacramento Kings. With any of Leonard's ailments over the years, this has been frustrating for fantasy managers, considering he's been relatively healthy all season. But until he's back on the floor, James Harden, Norman Powell, and Paul George should benefit the most offensively out of those in the starting lineup. Yet, Russell Westbrook, who had a game-high 20 points versus the Kings from off the bench, may be on the verge of a breakout. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 2 | 20:44 | Kawhi Leonard Dealing With "New" Knee Soreness |
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) has already been ruled out for Tuesday's meeting with the Kings. While many had assumed it was a routine night off for Leonard, head coach Ty Lue indicated that the veteran's knee issue is "new" and that he began experiencing soreness after the team's win over Charlotte on Sunday. There's hope he'll be back in the lineup on Thursday versus the Nuggets. For now, he traveled back to Los Angeles for treatment. With that said, Leonard has had an MVP-caliber season. But more importantly, he's appeared in 68 games, his most since the 2016-17 campaign. Of course, fantasy managers will be monitoring this situation closely. However, Norman Powell should get more action and scoring chances behind James Harden, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook until Leonard is back in the lineup. |
Source: Ohm Youngmisuk | RotoBaller.com |