Kawhi Leonard injury update: Is All-Star ready to return for Clippers?
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard’s return to the court remains a work in progress.
Leonard has missed the first 27 games of the 2024-25 season, but recent comments from coach Tyronn Lue may indicate that the forward could be making a return to the court soon.
Leonard averaged 23.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 68 games last season. That was the most games he's played in a single season since the 2016-17 season when he was with the San Antonio Spurs.
Leonard signed a three-year, $153 million deal in January to remain with the Clippers.
Here’s the latest on when Leonard may return for the Clippers.
What is Kawhi Leonard's injury?
Leonard did not start the season and was listed as “day-by-day” after undergoing a knee procedure during the offseason to address swelling.
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Has Kawhi Leonard returned to practice?
Leonard was a full-contact participant for the Clippers’ practice on Wednesday.
“It’s a scary look, man. Him defensively alone, he’s one of them ones. … It’s just a scary look," Clippers guard Kris Dunn told reporters on Wednesday. "We’re excited to hopefully see that soon.”
Leonard has not played since March 31, 2024, when the Clippers earned a 130-118 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.
When will Kawhi Leonard play for the Clippers again?
It remains unclear when Leonard is expected to return but he will travel with the team for the next three games. The Clippers will play two road games against the Dallas Mavericks before playing the Memphis Grizzlies. Leonard has already been ruled out for those three games.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Kawhi Leonard injury update: Is star ready to return for Clippers?
