The LA Clippers are planning to return star forward Kawhi Leonard for Sunday’s road game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Saturday.
Leonard missed his 10th consecutive game on Saturday afternoon as the Clippers beat the Charlotte Hornets 131-116. He has been out since suffering a sprained right ankle and foot on November 3 against the Miami Heat.
A source said Leonard will need to go through his pregame routine Sunday before being ready to play.
Clippers coach Ty Lue said Thursday that Leonard participated in Wednesday’s practice in Orlando, did non-contact work out and was feeling good.
Injuries have repeatedly plagued Leonard since the two-time NBA Finals MVP joined the Clippers in 2019. He missed the entire 2021–22 season while recovering from a serious right knee injury and missed the first 34 games of last season due to the same knee problems.
Leonard has played six games this season, averaging 24.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
Information from the Associated Press was used in this report.
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