PLAYA VITA, Calif. Kawhi Leonard Participated in a 5-on-5 training session for the first-time since being sidelined due to a right leg injury. He is now closer to playing again.
LA Clippers Ty Lue, coach of the Clippers, said that Leonard will be absent for his 10th consecutive game when they face the Clippers on Saturday. Brooklyn Nets At Crypto..com Arena. Lue indicated that Leonard is moving closer to his recovery after the encouraging sign of 5-on-5 forward seeing action.
Lue described the 5-on-5 as Lue describing it. It was held separately from Friday’s practice. He looked good the first time he could get up on the floor to play 5-on-5. He still has a lot to learn, but this was his first positive sign that he could get on the floor and play 5-on-5.
Leonard has been out of action since he experienced stiffness in his right knee after he had it surgically repaired at a morning shootaround held in Oklahoma City on October 25. After tearing his right ACL in Game 4, against the odds, he missed the entire last season. Utah Jazz On June 14, 2021. Leonard was a part of two of the three first games of this season. He logged 21 minutes on the bench in each of the two first games.
Lue stated on Sunday that Leonard’s return was not possible within a given timeframe and that the forward must take progressive steps with the medical team before he can return.
Lue indicated that Leonard is closer on Friday. Leonard is still not available to play, so the head coach said that it was uncertain if he will be available.
Lue said that Leonard won’t be back “Not tomorrow.” It’s going to take a few more [workout] You have many options to get this in. We will then reassess him and see how he feels after we have gone to medical.