Kawhi Leonard of the LA Clippers is still recovering from a right knee injury and has not yet made his season debut. His last appearance was in a playoff game against the Dallas Mavericks on April 26. The team has not provided a timeline for his return, although coach Ty Lue mentioned that Leonard is making progress.

NBA analyst Bill Simmons speculated that Leonard could return before Christmas, suggesting he is ramping up his activities on the court. Meanwhile, the Clippers have managed a 14-10 record without him and are preparing for a stretch of games with more practice time.