Ty Lue says Clippers preparing as if Kawhi Leonard will play in Game 1, but can he?
by Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times— As coach Ty Lue prepared his Clippers this week to face the Dallas Mavericks in the playoffs Sunday, he was asked if part of his game plan included not having Kawhi Leonard in Game 1. “No, I’m preparing for him, to have him on the court,” Lue said before practice Wednesday. That was the strongest statement Lue has made yet about Leonard’s availability, even though it wasn't a full declaration that his star would play in the first game of the first-round best-of-seven series. Leonard missed the...
Los Angeles Times—Clippers still unsure if Kawhi Leonard will play Game 1: 'Very unpredictable'. Day 3 of the continuing injury update regarding Kawhi Leonard brought in Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank to explain more details and to tell the media that his All-Star forward will be listed as “questionable” for Game 1 of the playoffs Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks. Leonard, who missed the last eight games of the season, has had swelling in the knee that has prevented him from participating in full-contact practice for the Clippers’ first-round series. “Kawhi...
NBA.com—Clippers preparing to have Kawhi Leonard for Game 1 vs. Mavs. Kawhi Leonard hasn't played in a game since March 31 because of inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee.
Los Angeles Times—Clippers glad to have Kawhi Leonard back, but will he play more in Game 3?. Kawhi Leonard slowly walked onto the American Airlines Center court past the media and over towards where Paul George was talking to Clippers coach Tyronn Lue. Leonard tapped Lue on the hand and kept walking until he disappeared out of sight. A few minutes later, Leonard reappeared, sitting in a chair to put on his sneakers to get ready for practice. It was not going to be a contact practice, but it was another step towards helping Leonard get his game back in gear. Lue said Leonard didn’t have...