Kawhi Leonard has been out since April 26, 2024, when he last played in Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Dallas Mavericks. A right knee injury has kept him out for most of this NBA season. But now, Bill Simmons has shared an exciting update about his possible return.
Simmons, a sports commentator, says Clippers star Kawhi Leonard might return to the court soon, even with injury worries. On his podcast, Simmons shared that a source from the Clippers said Leonard could be back before Christmas. The most crucial aspect is that Leonard is ready for it.
Bill Simmons said, “My Clippers guy was telling me Kawhi Leonard’s coming back before Christmas. I think he is ramped up. He’s ramped up and ready to go.”
Kawhi Leonard is expected to return to the LA Clippers lineup “before Christmas,” sources tell @BillSimmons:
— Andy (@APH00PS) December 5, 2024
“My Clippers guy was telling me Kawhi’s coming back before Christmas. I think he’s ramped up. He’s ramped up and ready to go.”
(h/t: @TheArfur) pic.twitter.com/MVBgucJ8EJ
It’s been a month since the last update on Kawhi Leonard, which revealed he was joining the Clippers’ shooting practice. Kawhi has expressed his eagerness to play, but the team is cautious about risking his recovery.
Now, according to Bill Simmons, with six games left before Christmas, Kawhi is expected to return by December 24 against the Grizzlies. Bill Simmons’ update has fans buzzing on social media, sharing their excitement and opinions.
Kawhi Leonard back in action at Intuit Dome post-injury
The big question for the LA Clippers has always been when Kawhi Leonard will return. The star player hasn’t played yet this season, but recently, coach Tyronn Lue confirmed that Kawhi has been working out on the court.
First footage of Kawhi Leonard doing on-court work since his surgery 👀 pic.twitter.com/pJq6NIP1wo
— Andy (@APH00PS) December 5, 2024
This week, a video surfaced showing Kawhi working out at the Clippers’ Intuit Dome. The footage, shared on X (formerly Twitter), shows him practicing on the arena floor. The video has quickly spread across social media, though it’s unclear who recorded it.
