Feb 26, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) dribbles the ball up court in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Kawhi Leonard's Official Injury Status for Clippers-Nuggets

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Joey Linn | Last updated Dec 13, 2024 6:44 PM ET

LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard recently returned to practice for the first time this season. Practicing with the Clippers on Tuesday and Wednesday, Leonard did not take contact, but went through offensive plays and defensive schemes. Clippers head coach Ty Lue said Leonard move well at practice.

Right knee injury recovery has sidelined Leonard all season, as the Clippers have not allowed him to skip any steps in his return to the court. This will remain the case even with Leonard back practicing, as the Clippers will make sure he is fully ready to progress to contact work before allowing him to do so.

In Denver on Friday for a one-game road trip, the Clippers have ruled Leonard out.

Undefeated against the Denver Nuggets this season, the Clippers are 2-0 against their Western Conference rivals. Looking to clinch the season series with a win on Friday, the Clippers will have to do so without Leonard.

There has been a lot of excitement around the Clippers since Leonard’s return to practice, which is something Lue spoke about recently.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Clippers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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