Ty Lue Makes Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell Injury Update

LA Clippers coach Ty Lue gave an injury update for stars Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell

Mar 18, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) and forward Norman Powell (24) watch game action against the Orlando Magic during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Coming off a crushing road loss to the Indiana Pacers, the LA Clippers are heading into the second leg of their back-to-back series to face the Detroit Pistons on Monday. The Pistons have won six consecutive games, and now are facing a shorthanded Clippers squad to keep their hot streak alive.

The Clippers will be without stars Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell on Monday, giving them a shorthanded look against a red-hot Pistons squad. The Clippers have lost five of their last eight, as they cannot afford to have Leonard and Powell sidelined for much longer than one contest.

Ahead of Monday's matchup in Detroit, Clippers head coach Ty Lue gave an update on his star players.

The Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell update from Ty Lue:

“They’re getting better. Still a day-to-day situation. Just gonna be out tonight.” pic.twitter.com/Lygx1whNRM

— Joey Linn (@joeylinn_) February 24, 2025

"They’re getting better," Lue said about Leonard and Powell. "Still a day-to-day situation. Just gonna be out tonight."

Leonard is out for Monday's game due to left foot soreness, while Powell is dealing with left patellar tendinopathy. Leonard is set to miss his 40th game of the 2024-25 season, and for the Clippers to make a postseason run, they desperately need their six-time All-Star healthy.

Oct 30, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1), guard Norman Powell (24) and forward Kawhi Leonard (2) looks on from the bench in the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Powell is set to miss his 12th game of the season, as the Clippers are just 4-7 when he is sidelined. Powell has been the heart of LA's offense this season, averaging 24.2 points per game and shooting 42.8% from beyond the arc. The Clippers will likely struggle on that end with him out, but the priority is getting both stars healthy to make a late-season push into the playoffs.

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