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Will Kawhi Leonard play against Miami Heat? Latest update on Clippers’ forward

Kawhi Leonard started practice on Sunday afternoon but was not made available to the media.

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The Los Angeles Clippers prepare for the home clash against the Miami Heat amid the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. Kawhi Leonard, who opted out of the Clippers’ last game on Wednesday, returned home to be with his family who evacuated from the wildfires.

The Clippers were scheduled to play against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday but the fire in the Pacific Palisades area forced the NBA to postpone the game. The Los Angeles Clippers returned to practice this weekend and the team will resume their regular season on Monday.

The Clippers and Heat are playing tomorrow at Intuit Dome.
— Joey Linn (@joeylinn_) January 12, 2025

The Pacific Palisades fire, Eaton fire, Kenneth fire, and Hurst fire in LA made the biggest damage to the area. Kawhi Leonard and his family evacuated their home due to the threat of the fires. As per the fresh report, the NBA informed the Clippers that Monday’s game in Los Angeles will be played as scheduled at 10:30 PM ET.

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Kawhi Leonard starts practice for Miami’s clash

Kawhi Leonard participated in practice on Sunday afternoon but was not made available to interact with the media. Before the game against the Hornets, he was unlisted on the Clippers injury report. Leonard is likely to step up for the Clippers in a crucial home game on Monday.

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue also provided an update on Leonard’s possible return after missing out Denver trip due to wildfire. “He’s been good,” Tyronn Lue said. “Tough situation for him and things he had to go through with his family and his house situation. We’re here to support him. Not only Kawhi, but everyone in the community that needed the help. We’re going to help and support. We’re really doing our best to be able to do that.”

Kawhi Leonard is not listed on the Clippers injury report and expected to be available tomorrow vs. the Heat.

James Harden and the rest of the team should be good to go.
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) January 13, 2025

The six-time NBA All-Star made his season debut for the Clippers on January 04 after missing the NBA action for eight months. Leonard tallied 12 points, three rebounds, one steal and one assist over his 19-minute stay against the Atlanta Hawks. He then scored eight points on a 3-for-11 clip in 20 minutes against Timberwolves on Jan 6.

“I know Kawhi had left the team for that game to check in on his situation. But we didn’t really hear from him,” Clippers forward Terance Mann said. “It’s good to see that him and his family are doing good.”

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