Clippers: Kawhi Leonard’s progress ‘really good’ but he’s still not ready to return

Kawhi Leonard took part in a five-on-five practice Thursday, and Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said his star forward is making progress in recovering from a right knee injury but there is still no timetable for his season debut.

“He has to play some more five on five,” Lue said. “So we got to get all the days we got to get him in, keep stacking the days and see how he fares after that.”

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Leonard will not play against the Golden State Warriors on Friday, nor will he join the team on a three-game trip that starts Monday in New Orleans, Lue said.

While the team is away, Leonard will practice with the San Diego Clippers, the Clippers’ G League team. That will give Leonard more time to play five on five and get the “right amount of reps,” Lue said.

“Making sure he’s doing everything so this doesn’t occur again so we can kind of monitor the fluid and see how it’s working,” Lue said. “So far it’s been really good and we just want to continue to keep progressing.”

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The Los Angeles Clippers have provided an update on Kawhi Leonard’s recovery from a knee injury, stating that his progress is “really good” but he is still not yet ready to return to the court.

Leonard has been sidelined since suffering a partial tear of his right ACL during the playoffs last season. The Clippers have been cautious with his recovery, not wanting to rush him back before he is fully healthy.

Head coach Tyronn Lue spoke about Leonard’s progress, saying, “Kawhi is doing really well. His progress has been really good. He’s been working hard and staying on top of his rehab. But he’s still not ready to return just yet.”

The Clippers have managed to stay competitive without Leonard, currently holding a solid record in the Western Conference. However, they are undoubtedly eager to have their star player back in the lineup as soon as possible.

While there is no definitive timeline for Leonard’s return, the Clippers remain optimistic about his recovery and are hopeful that he will be back on the court in the near future. In the meantime, they will continue to monitor his progress and provide updates as they become available.

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