Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) has been upgraded to questionable and could return to the court Thursday versus Detroit. He has missed 12 games with a troublesome right knee after also playing in only two of the team's first three games of the campaign. The Clippers could really use Kawhi Thursday, with Paul George (hand) questionable and possibly missing the game. If he returns, the two-time Finals MVP will likely be eased into action and won't play a lot of minutes, but Leonard has proved that he can still be a productive player in limited action, having averaged 12.5 points with 6.5 rebounds and a pair of assists in 21 minutes in the two games he has played this season.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) has been through quite the ringer with his rehab process from his knee injury. Reportedly, he's been progressing to 5-on-5 work, but he's yet to get the green light to get back on the court for an actual game. A lot of his process to return to game shape has been a mystery and reports have said that even he has been frustrated by it. Fantasy managers that have a free IR spot can continue to hold on to him but should just keep an eye on the news for any more injury updates.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) went through 5-on-5 work and is processing toward a return at some point. He is still listed as out against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday, but head coach Ty Lue has said that he's getting close to a return. This doesn't exactly tell anyone how close he truly is, but it is encouraging news. Fantasy managers will have to stay tuned for more information as his confusing injury management keeps on rolling.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) will reportedly not join the team on their two-game road trip. Head coach Ty Lue did say that he's "moving in a positive direction." The timetable for him to return to regular action still isn't clear at this point and the Clippers are going to continue to be extremely cautious with every game. More fantasy value can be found from Luke Kennard, Nic Batum, and Marcus Morris during any game Leonard sits out.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) will not travel with the team on their upcoming two-game road trip. With Leonard out on the road trip, he will have missed a minimum of six straight games and his next chance to play will be Sunday against the Utah Jazz. All we have to go off are the optimistic comments from head coach Tyronn Lue, but fantasy managers have to be frustrated to say the least. Terance Mann and Marcus Morris Sr. should continue to start while Norman Powell acts as the first man off the bench. The Clippers should have an update on Leonard's status by the weekend.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) won't play on Sunday versus the Pelicans. The veteran recently felt tightness in his surgically repaired knee, so the team is remaining cautious. As a result, Norman Powell will continue to run with the starting unit. Powell has averaged only 9.8 points and 3.0 rebounds while shooting just 15.8% from deep this season. However, he scored 21 points on Thursday night against OKC, so hopefully, he'll remain productive until Leonard can return.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) is heading back to Los Angeles to focus on recovery after being ruled out Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Leonard felt some stiffness in his knee after going through the team's shootaround and was ruled out "as a precaution". Head coach Tyronn Lue has stated he is not concerned about Leonard's knee, but as fantasy managers, this is not ideal. If Kawhi were to miss significant time, Paul George (illness) would see a huge bump in usage while Marcus Morris (personal), Robert Covington, Terance Mann and Nicolas Batum would also be candidates for more minutes.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) will not play Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This comes as a surprise as the Clippers are not in the midst of a back-to-back game. The Clippers have already ruled out Paul George (illness) and Marcus Morris (personal) for Tuesday night which may have swayed management to sit Leonard as well. Norman Powell, Nicolas Batum and Robert Covington should all see an uptick in minutes and usage on Tuesday. Reggie Jackson should also see a boost in usage. The Clippers play again on Thursday and Leonard, George and Morris should all be considered questionable for the time being.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is officially active and will be coming off of the bench again on Sunday night. After receiving a rest day on the first night of a back-to-back, the 31-year-old is ready to play again. His minutes will likely still be restricted. He did register 14 points, seven rebounds, two assists and one steal in his first game back. Fantasy managers can expect his minutes to hover around the low-20s for the time being with no back-to-back games. As long as everything goes as expected, he should be ramping up to more and more production as the season progresses.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard and point guard John Wall won't be in the lineup on Saturday against the Kings. The team starts a back-to-back set and faces a much tougher matchup on Sunday against Phoenix, so the veteran stars get the night off. Both players got off to a solid start to the season on Thursday against the Lakers, combining for 46 productive minutes off the bench. Reggie Jackson and Paul George are set to carry the offense Saturday night, while Terance Mann and Luke Kennard get a chance to make a bigger impact.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard played in his first game on Thursday since the playoffs in 2021. He played 21 minutes off of the bench and registered 14 points, seven rebounds, two assists and one steal on 6-for-12 from the floor and 1-for-4 from deep. His mid-range jumper looked as fluid as it was before his injury, which was a promising sight. As Leonard continues on his minutes restriction, his output is going to be a little light. Fantasy managers shouldn't let that deter them from deploying Leonard in their lineups. As he ramps up his playing time, his production will only get better.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will come off the bench for Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. The organization is serious about managing Leonard's minutes to begin the season. They want to ease him back into action, so hopefully he'll be able to play regular minutes at some point down the road. Reggie Jackson, Norman Powell, Paul George, Marcus Morris Sr. and Ivica Zubac will round out the starting five for Thursday's contest. Fantasy managers should still get consistent value from Leonard even with him coming off the bench.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) is planning on participating during training camp. The expectation is that Leonard will be good to go during Tuesday's practice. It doesn't sound like the team has any plans on limiting Leonard right away. The hope is that Leonard will be fully ready to play when the regular season begins. He has been rehabbing his knee for basically a year, so Leonard should be ready to go. Fantasy managers might finally get a full season out of Leonard, but we'll see how cautious the Clippers are with him.

LA Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) has been cleared to play in 5-on-5 action during the upcoming NBA preseason, but that doesn't mean he will be a full-go to begin the year, per Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank. Leonard missed all of the 2021-22 year as he recovered from a torn right ACL, which he sustained during the '21 playoffs. Frank expressed "we will be very cautious and take a methodical approach," to Leonard's rehab, which could mean the 31-year-old will face some extensive early-season restrictions, along with potentially resting at least one leg of back-to-backs. DFS managers can continue to target Leonard when cleared -- he has averaged 26.2 PPG over his last 169 regular-season games -- although season-long managers will have a more difficult time calculating his overall output.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) has not been cleared for 5-on-5 work yet. Although, Leonard has been making good progress during his workouts this summer. The Clippers continue to take things slow with Leonard who is working his way back from a torn ACL. The expectation is that Leonard will be ready to go around the time training camp begins. He should continue to be an elite fantasy option, but fantasy managers should expect plenty of maintenance days along the way.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) has been ruled out for the final two games of the regular season. Although, his postseason status is still to be determined. However, it's uncertain if the Clippers will get that far as they must beat the Minnesota Timberwolves before advancing. Leonard hasn't done individual workouts or 3-on-3 drills yet. That being said, his chances of playing this postseason is bleak. Paul George will be tasked with carrying the offense until Leonard returns. Fantasy managers should expect Leonard to be fully healthy heading into next season.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) went through a notable workout in front of media this week. Reporter Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports stated that it was a "rigorous pregame workout that lasted for well over an hour." Haynes also added that from his observation, Leonard has "zero limitations." However, the Clippers will continue to remain cautious with him. Leonard has no timetable to return and it seems likely that we won't see him on the court this year, even if the Clippers reach the playoffs.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) may not play this season, according to head coach Ty Lue. "We know Kawhi is probably not going to come back," Lue said during a recent interview, although certainly, there remains a chance he could make it back, primarily if L.A. can advance deep into the playoffs. However, the multi-time NBA champ likely won't have much fantasy value, so anyone outside of dynasty formats should strongly consider dropping him.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) is expected to miss the entire 2021-22 season. Leonard suffered a partially torn ACL in his right knee during the playoffs. However, after opting out of a $36 million player option this offseason, he eventually agreed to a four-year, $176 million to return to L.A., doing so despite uncertainty about his health moving ahead. Fantasy managers with room to spare can undoubtedly clear a spot on the roster and stash Leonard just in case he comes back earlier than anticipated. However, considering that the team will continue to take the cautious approach with its superstar, the multi-time All-Star probably won't be back until October of 2022.

Free-agent forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) agreed to a four-year, $176 million deal to remain in Los Angeles. Leonard recently opted out of a $36 million player option, so naturally, many would speculate where he would end up next. However, after tearing the ACL in his right knee during the postseason, requiring surgery, the Clippers managed to retain the superstar, although it is uncertain if the multi-time NBA Champion will play during the 2021-22 campaign. Of course, as a result of the injury, Leonard should no longer be considered a first-round option in redraft formats, primarily since he faces months of rehab moving ahead.