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Kawhi Leonard's Status For Clippers vs Grizzlies

The Los Angeles Clippers have released their injury report against the Memphis Grizzlies

Liam Willerup

Feb 12, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts against the Memphis Grizzlies in the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 12, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts against the Memphis Grizzlies in the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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The Los Angeles Clippers have already exceeded expectations this season, going over their projected win total of over 35.5 wins. After it was revealed Kawhi Leonard would miss the start of the season and Paul George had departed, fans feared a scenario where the Oklahoma City Thunder landed LA's lottery pick. However, that doesn't look like it'll be the case this year.

On Friday night, the Clippers will welcome the Memphis Grizzlies to town in a battle between two top Western Conference opponents. With the Clippers on a four-game winning streak and trying to catch up to the Golden State Warriors, the Clippers's recent injury report indicates good news for one of their stars.

Los Angeles' recent injury report does not include Leonard, as the star forward is set to be available for the Clippers on Friday night. Leonard has appeared in just 26 games this season but is averaging 25.1 points and 2.1 steals per game in March.

In a season where the Clippers have gotten great production from James Harden, Ivica Zubac, and Norman Powell, the ceiling of this roster all depends on the availability of Leonard. Since arriving in Los Angeles in 2019, Leonard has appeared in only 255 games and missed the entire 2021-22 season.

Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard, Clippers forward Kawhi Leonar
Feb 12, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) dribbles against Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (10) in the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Looking toward the game, the tip-off between the Clippers and Grizzlies is set for 10:30 p.m. EST with it showing on NBA TV.

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Liam Willerup
LIAM WILLERUP

A 2024 graduate of the University of Miami, Liam spent several years covering the University’s football and basketball teams. An avid basketball fan, you can find Liam on X @theleftyliam where he’s constantly sharing his thoughtsg

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