Kawhi Leonard injury update: questionable for Game 1 vs. Mavericks / News - Basketnews.com

Kawhi Leonard's uncertain playoff availability due to persistent knee inflammation casts doubt on the Clippers' playoff opener against the Mavericks.

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There is growing uncertainty surrounding Kawhi Leonard's availability for the Los Angeles Clippers' playoff series Game 1 against the Dallas Mavericks, set to begin on Sunday, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

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Coach Ty Lue mentioned that Leonard has been getting shots up and continued to do so on Saturday with the team, but he hasn't engaged in any contact drills yet.

Leonard has been dealing with "very, very stubborn inflammation" in his surgically repaired right knee for close to three weeks, and his status for the Clippers' playoff opener is questionable.

Leonard has been sidelined since March 31, missing the final eight games of the regular season. Earlier this month, he reportedly received an injection in his knee, as per The Athletic's sources.

While Leonard has been involved in film sessions and scouting the Mavericks' roster, he has not been able to participate in any on-court contact activities.

Despite his absence in the latter part of the regular season, Leonard enjoyed his healthiest campaign in four years with the Clippers, appearing in 68 games and averaging 23.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.6 assists as an All-Star forward.

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