Kawhi Leonard has been fighting “very, very stubborn inflammation” in his surgically repaired right knee for three weeks. He'll be listed as questionable for the Los Angeles Clippers' playoff opener against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard question a call by official Marc Davis during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Friday, March 29, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. Los Angeles Clippers ’ Kawhi Leonard , center, goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers’ Tobias Harris, right, and Nicolas Batum during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Philadelphia.
The Clippers sent Frank to speak with reporters a day after coach Tyronn Lue apologized for getting visibly frustrated Wednesday by repeated questions about Leonard, who hasn’t been made available to media.Kawhi Leonard’s status for Clippers’ playoff opener against Mavericks remains murky“I’m trying to be as transparent as possible,” Frank said. “It’s just very unpredictable. If things continue to get better and better, there’s a chance .
“This guy lives for these moments. He prepares himself to be his best when his best is needed,” Frank said. “If he’s not healthy to play at a certain moment, he won’t be out there. When Kawhi is healthy, he plays.”in the first game of the playoffs against the Phoenix Suns before missing the final three games with a torn meniscus in his right knee.
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