Kawhi Leonard is set to make his return to the Los Angeles Clippers’ lineup on Friday night after being sidelined for three weeks with right knee soreness. ESPN’s Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski confirmed the news on Twitter.
Leonard has been dealing with right knee issues ever since tearing his ACL during the 2021 Conference Semifinals, causing him to miss the entire 2021-2022 NBA season. He has only played two games this season coming off the bench before his knee injury flared up.
Despite missing a significant amount of game time due to his injury, Leonard’s return to the Clippers’ lineup will be a welcome sight for the team. The Clippers currently sit in ninth place in the Western Conference standings with an 8-7 record and could benefit greatly from Leonard’s offensive contributions.
However, it may take some time for Leonard to regain his All-Star form after such a long absence from competitive play. The team’s championship hopes are heavily reliant on Leonard’s health and performance, and it remains to be seen how quickly he can return to dominating the court.
As the Clippers look to improve their offensive performance, Leonard’s return will be crucial in their quest for success this season.
