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January 27, 2026
Added to injury report
Leonard is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Jazz due to a bruised left knee, Janis Carr of the Orange County Register reports.
Analysis
The left knee issue continues to linger for Leonard, though he has appeared in two straight outings following a three-game absence. The team will presumably monitor him closely in shootaround and warmups before determining if he'll suit up Tuesday night.
January 26, 2026
Paces team with 28 points in win
Leonard contributed 28 points (9-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 25 minutes during Sunday's 126-89 win over the Nets.
Analysis
Leonard and James Harden put the game away early, as the Clippers had a 28-point lead heading into the second quarter, fueled primarily by the duo. Leonard was questionable to play but showed no ill effects, posting a team high in the scoring column in only 25 minutes of work. The Clippers get a day off before facing Utah on Tuesday, which points toward an active Leonard for the contest.
January 26, 2026
Good to go Sunday
Leonard (knee/illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Nets, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Analysis
Leonard will shed his questionable tag due to a left knee contusion and an illness. The star forward tied his season low in minutes during Thursday's win over the Lakers following a three-game absence due to the knee issue, finishing with 24 points (9-19 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 26 minutes. While he could see a slight uptick in playing time Sunday, it wouldn't be surprising if he remained on some sort of minutes restriction.
January 25, 2026
Draws questionable tag for Sunday
Leonard is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Brooklyn due to an illness and left knee contusion, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Analysis
The two issues kept Leonard from practicing Saturday, putting his availability for Sunday's contest in jeopardy. Leonard returned from a three-game absence due to left knee irritation in Thursday's 112-104 win over the Lakers, finishing that contest with 24 points, five rebounds, four assists and one steal in 26 minutes.
January 24, 2026
Under the weather
Leonard did not participate in Saturday's practice due to an illness, Janis Carr of the OC Register reports.
Analysis
Leonard was held out of Saturday's practice, but it's unclear whether his illness will prevent him from playing against the Nets on Sunday. Kobe Sanders would likely enter the Clippers' starting lineup if Leonard is unable to play.
January 23, 2026
Adds 24 points in return
Leonard (knee) ended with 24 points (9-19 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Thursday's 112-104 win over the Lakers.
Analysis
Leonard returned Thursday against the Lakers after missing the last three games with a bruised left knee and finished as the Clippers' scoring leader. The veteran forward operated with some restrictions, however, as his 26-minute workload tied his lowest of the season. Assuming he avoided any setbacks with the knee coming out of Thursday's contest, Leonard should see at least a slight uptick in playing time in the Clippers' next game Sunday versus the Nets.
January 23, 2026
Cleared to return Thursday
Leonard (knee) will play Thursday against the Lakers, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports.
Analysis
Leonard went through his normal pregame routine and ultimately checked out fine. He's missed the Clippers' last three games while nursing a bruised left knee but will presumably make his way back into the starting lineup Thursday, which would bump Kobe Sanders to the bench.
January 22, 2026
Questionable for Thursday
Leonard (knee) is questionable to play Thursday versus the Lakers, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Analysis
Leonard has missed the past three games for the Clippers, but there's a chance he'll be able to get back out there Thursday evening. If Leonard can return, Kobe Sanders will likely head back to the second unit, and there will be fewer minutes available for Nicolas Batum and Jordan Miller.