Clippers Coach Makes Big Kawhi Leonard Injury Announcement

Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard participated in practice for the first time in months

Apr 23, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) warms up before the game against the Dallas Mavericks during game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Kawhi Leonard has not played a game of basketball for the LA Clippers since April 23, 2024. He hasn't participated in a practice all season and hasn't really been seen anywhere besides the team's bench, until now.

Clipper head coach Ty Lue revealed that Kawhi Leonard has finally practiced with the team for the first time in months today. The superstar did not go through any contact work but went through plays and defensive coverages with the Clippers. Even if there was no contact, it's a major piece of encouraging news for Clippers fans who were hoping to see Kawhi on the court.

Kawhi Leonard practiced with the Clippers today. No contact work, but went through plays and defensive coverages.

— Joey Linn (@joeylinn_) December 10, 2024

Lue also added that Leonard looked really good and was moving good, but won't play this week for the Clippers. He isn't fully ready for contact yet, but one would have to imagine that's the next step. The Clippers only have one game this week anyway, which is against the Denver Nuggets on Friday.

Ty Lue said Kawhi Leonard looked good and is moving good, but won’t play this week.

There’s still steps he needs to take before getting back to contact and eventually game action.

— Joey Linn (@joeylinn_) December 10, 2024

Leonard participating in practice isn't something that excites only NBA fans, but his own teammates, too. Lue believes that Leonard participating in practice gave an extra juice to the Clippers.

“It raised our energy," Lue said. "Just for our guys to see him on the floor brought a juice to our team. We needed that jolt. Especially, going through the schedule we've been through. Really good to see him out there."

Ty Lue on Kawhi Leonard being back on the court with the Clippers:

“It raised our energy. Just for our guys to see him on the floor brought a juice to our team. We needed that jolt.”

Lue said Kawhi is really intrigued by what the Clippers have done defensively. pic.twitter.com/oSHGFg9lyl

— Joey Linn (@joeylinn_) December 10, 2024

Kawhi Leonard isn't back on an NBA court yet, but one has to imagine that a return is coming very soon based on this big development.

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