Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) won't suit up for Sunday's meeting with the Cavaliers. The Clippers play back-to-back contests, so Leonard will likely be back on Monday night against the Orlando Magic. In the meantime, Nicolas Batum is the favorite to take over at the four spot, with the veteran averaging 8.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in eight starts during the 2024-25 campaign. Bogdan Bogdanovic should also be more involved on the offensive end behind James Harden and Norman Powell.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (rest) will be unavailable to play against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Leonard will have the night off to rest due to right knee injury management. The Clippers are in the second half of back-to-back games, so it is no surprise the 33-year-old is out. He finished with 29 points, eight rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 36 minutes of work during a 127-120 loss to New Orleans on Tuesday. With Leonard sidelined, Derrick Jones, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Amir Coffey are players who should see extra scoring opportunities during Wednesday's contest.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (rest) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the New York Knicks. The superstar forward appears to be ready for action again after sitting out the second leg of the back-to-back set on Wednesday. The Clippers are going to continue resting the oft-injured forward, especially with the playoffs getting closer. Fantasy managers should expect Leonard to have his normal workload during Friday's game. When healthy, Leonard has been an excellent fantasy option, so make sure to plug him back into lineups ahead of Friday's contest.
Kawhi Leonard Still Not Cleared For Back-To-Backs Yet
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (rest) still hasn't been cleared for playing in back-to-backs yet. Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue reiterated this point to the media prior to Tuesday's loss to the Phoenix Suns. With that, don't expect Leonard to play in tonight's game against the Detroit Pistons. The plans for the 33-year-old are clearly to keep him healthy for the playoffs. Los Angeles is currently in the ninth seed in the West and holds a 3.5 game lead over the Suns in the 11th seed. With Leonard expected to sit, look for Derrick Jones Jr. to get the start if he's active as he's dealing with a groin issue. If neither are active, look for Amir Coffey or Nicolas Batum to play extended minutes.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (foot) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. The superstar forward is set to return to the court after missing each of the last two games due to a foot injury. The expectation is that Leonard is going to have his full workload on Wednesday. He figures to be one of the primary scoring options, especially with Norman Powell (knee) still sidelined. Fantasy managers should make sure they get Leonard active in their lineups ahead of Wednesday's game.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (foot) will skip a second consecutive game on Monday against the Detroit Pistons. The injury-prone star is currently dealing with a foot problem. Norman Powell (knee) also misses out on Monday's action, meaning James Harden and Ivica Zubac will carry a large offensive load. Bogdan Bogdanovic is set to get a look in the starting unit. The Serbian veteran has averaged 14.9 points and 3.4 assists for his career as a starter. Monday's game will mark his first start of the 2024-25 campaign.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (foot) won't play on Sunday against Indiana. The veteran was questionable heading into this one because of foot soreness. But since he won't play, fantasy managers are left wondering if he'll be available for Monday's clash with the Detroit Pistons. With Norman Powell (knee) also out, Amir Coffey and Derrick Jones Jr. will enter the starting lineup. But James Harden, Ivica Zubac, and Bogdan Bogdanovic may be tasked with carrying most of the load on the offensive end.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (foot) is questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Indiana Pacers. Los Angeles plays consecutive games on Sunday and Monday, so fantasy managers should expect Leonard to miss at least one of those contests. If that's the case, Derrick Jones Jr. should slide into the starting lineup. However, James Harden, Ivica Zubac, and Norman Powell (knee) should benefit the most of the scoring end without Leonard. Bogdan Bogdanovic could see an uptick in fantasy production if Powell, who is questionable, isn't available.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) is available ahead of Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Leonard missed the final game before the All-Star break due to knee injury maintenance. Before that, Leonard had played 31 minutes or more in each of the last three games leading up to that contest. It's worth noting that the final game before the All-Star break was the second game of a back-to-back set, which is likely why Leonard sat out. He figures to play his normal role on Thursday, so fantasy managers should feel confident putting Leonard back into their lineups.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (rest) will not play in Thursday's matchup against the Utah Jazz. The team does not want to take any risks with its injury-prone star following Leonard's productive 34-minute outing in Wednesday's 128-114 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Leonard had his second-highest scoring game of the season with 25 points and tallied five rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Amir Coffey, who recorded 15 points against Memphis, may start in place of Leonard on Thursday, with Bogdan Bogdanovic and Derrick Jones Jr. also in the mix for additional playing time.
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