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Kawhi Leonard Expected to Return Sunday vs. Cavaliers as Reeling Clippers Seek Stability

His return offers a needed lift to a 4-11 roster depleted by long-term absences.

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 17: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets drives to the basket against the Toronto Raptors during first-half action at Scotiabank Arena on November 17, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andrew Lahodynskyj/Getty Images)
Oct 24, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) stole the ball from Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) and went down court for a basket in the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • NBA insiders Chris Haynes and Shams Charania report Leonard is on track to play Sunday in Cleveland after missing 10 games with right ankle and foot sprains.
  • Los Angeles has dropped nine of its last 10 and slipped to 4-11, with Leonard last appearing on Nov. 3.
  • Before the injury, Leonard averaged 24.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.5 steals on efficient shooting over six games.
  • James Harden is averaging 26.5 points through 14 games, his strongest scoring start since 2019-20 per Stathead.
  • Bradley Beal is out for the season following hip surgery and Derrick Jones Jr. has a Grade 2 MCL sprain sidelining him for at least six weeks, as questions persist about an older roster with limited draft capital and outside speculation linking LaMelo Ball as a potential trade target.