{"id":579621,"date":"2026-04-12T11:05:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T11:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/579621\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T11:05:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T11:05:12","slug":"la-clippers-make-kawhi-leonard-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/579621\/","title":{"rendered":"LA Clippers Make Kawhi Leonard Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 07: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers reacts to a play during the first quarter of the NBA game against the Dallas Mavericks at Intuit Dome on April 07, 2026 in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Sunday, the LA Clippers<\/a> will be at home to host the Golden State Warriors<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Clippers are coming off a 116-97 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers<\/a> in Oregon.<\/p>\n

Kawhi Leonard<\/a> finished with 24 points, eight rebounds, five assists and one steal while shooting 10\/20 from the field and 1\/5 from three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.<\/p>\n

Clippers Make Kawhi Leonard Announcement\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyLA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) runs onto the court for warmups before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a> at Intuit Dome on April 8, 2026 in Inglewood, CA.<\/p>\n

For Sunday\u2019s game, the Clippers have announced that Leonard will be listed as questionable on the injury report.<\/p>\n

Underdog NBA wrote:<\/a> \u201cKawhi Leonard (ankle) questionable for Sunday.\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyKawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers speaks to members of the media on Los Angeles Clippers Media Day at Honey Training Center on October 02, 2023 in Playa Vista, California.<\/p>\n

Leonard is in the middle of his 15th year as a pro.<\/p>\n

He is averaging 27.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.9 steals per contest while shooting 50.5% from the field and 38.7% from three-point range in 65 games.<\/p>\n

Clippers This Season\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyKawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers reacts in the third quarter during their game against the Charlotte Hornets<\/a> at Spectrum Center on March 31, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina.<\/p>\n

The Clippers come into the last day of the regular season as the ninth seed in the Western Conference with a 41-40 record in 81 games.<\/p>\n

They are in the middle of a two-game losing streak (and have won six out of ten).<\/p>\n

At home, the Clippers have gone 22-18 in 40 games.<\/p>\n

Real App wrote (on March 12)<\/a>: \u201cKawhi Leonard just recorded the most efficient 45-point game in Clippers history.\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyKawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers before the game against he Quin Snyder of the Atlanta Hawks<\/a> at Crypto.com Arena on March 17, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.<\/p>\n

The Clippers are coming off a year where they lost in the first round of the 2025 NBA<\/a> playoffs.<\/p>\n

That said, a healthy Leonard would give them a chance against most teams (if they can win their way through the play-in tournament).<\/p>\n

Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints wrote (on Friday):<\/a> \u201cThe Blazers just beat the Clippers, which means their head-to-head tiebreaker is now 2-2. Since Portland owns a better conference record, they move ahead of LA for the 8-seed. A Blazers win over the Kings on Sunday means they will play Phoenix in the 7 vs. 8 play-in game.\u201d<\/p>\n

Leonard\u2019s NBA Career\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyKawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers looks on during the first half against the Chicago Bulls<\/a> at Intuit Dome on March 13, 2026 in Inglewood, California.<\/p>\n

Leonard was the 15th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft out of San Diego State.<\/p>\n

He has also spent time playing for the San Antonio Spurs<\/a> and Toronto Raptors<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The future Hall of Famer has made seven All-Star Games (and won two NBA Championships).<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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