Clippers Injury Report: Ty Lue Reveals Whether Kawhi Leonard Is 100% Amid Long Recovery

Kawhi Leonard’s road to recovery is still ongoing, leaving Los Angeles Clippers fans eager for updates on his return. The star forward hasn’t suited up for any of the team’s first 27 games this season. However, head coach Tyronn Lue recently shared some comments hinting that Leonard might be back on the court soon. Last season, Leonard showed flashes of his old self, playing 68 games—the most he’s managed since his 2016-17 run with the Spurs.

Leonard’s long-awaited progress hit a milestone on Wednesday as he fully joined the Clippers’ practice in a contact-heavy session. While his return to practice is promising, the Clippers are staying cautious to ensure Leonard’s health isn’t compromised in the long run.

When asked about Leonard’s current health, Tyronn Lue didn’t hold back, offering insight into the team’s cautious approach. Speaking to The Athletic’s Law Murray, Lue explained, “Yeah, he feels good. So we just gotta make sure that he continues to feel good. We don’t want a thing where it’s one or two days and then he’s back to where he was at, so that’s why we’re taking the process slow, that’s why we’re doing it the right way. And he does feel good, so just gotta make sure he can do it for long enough to check all these boxes, make sure the process is right before we just throw him out there on the floor.”

Basically, Lue made it clear they’re not rushing anything. And honestly, it’s hard not to respect that level of patience. Imagine the frustration of rushing back only to risk another setback.