Kawhi Leonard Looking To Play Friday Vs. Blazers
Kawhi Leonard is still the San Antonio Spurs’ leading scorer at 15.2 points per game followed by Tim Duncan at 15.1. The Spurs have been without Leonard, the 2014 NBA Finals MVP, since December when he tore a ligament in his right hand.
The latest update was that Kawhi would be ready in several weeks, and now it looks like he’ll give it a go against Portland on Friday.
Via Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News:
Following @Monroe_SA: Based on the progress in workouts on last road trip, be looking for Kawhi Leonard to be cleared to play tomorrow.
— Jeff McDonald (@JMcDonald_SAEN) January 15, 2015
There’s still a shootaround for Leonard to get through, but barring setback things appear trending in that direction.
— Jeff McDonald (@JMcDonald_SAEN) January 15, 2015
Spurs injury report, just released, officially lists Leonard as probable
— Jeff McDonald (@JMcDonald_SAEN) January 15, 2015
Tomorrow could be first time Duncan, Parker, Ginobili, Leonard and Mills have appeared together since the HEB commercials
— Jeff McDonald (@JMcDonald_SAEN) January 15, 2015
The Spurs are nowhere close to their 2014 championship selves barring injuries like Leonard’s. They’re 24-16 at seventh place in the deadly West with plenty of time to start playing their best basketball. Getting Kawhi Leonard back is the key to trying to make that happen.
