NBA: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard ‘progressing well’ but no return date in sight

Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on October 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images/AFP The return of Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard remains up in the air. Coach Tyronn Lue saying Leonard is “progressing well” in his return from knee issues but that the team is exercising caution and … Read more

Kawhi Leonard’s load management, why Clippers are an idea, not a team | What’s Wright?

The Los Angeles Clippers are 4-4, but there has been little to no sign of Kawhi Leonard. He has appeared in only two games so far, averaging 21 minutes per game while coming off the bench. The team may be at .500, but is his continuous load management a quiet sign of what has yet … Read more

Early returns for Zion Williamson, Damian Lillard, Kawhi Leonard

Youth, plus patience and previous track record, equal cautiously comfortable: Jamal Murray Image: Getty Images We haven’t seen Jamal Murray score more than 40 points since he dropped a 50 burger on the Cavs in February 2021. To be fair, he didn’t tear his ACL until a couple of months after that, didn’t have an … Read more

NBA: Clippers defeat Lakers in Kawhi Leonard’s return

Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers fouls Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers in the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena on October 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images/AFP Paul George registered 15 points and 10 rebounds and Kawhi Leonard had 14 points and seven rebounds in his return from … Read more

Julius Erving, Kawhi Leonard and load management

Dr. J loves Kawhi Leonard but hates load management.Image: Getty Images Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is a top-five player in the NBA when healthy and has proven his greatness among The Association’s all-time greats, as he was named to the NBA 75th anniversary team last season. Another member of the 75th Anniversary squad … Read more