The Latest Breaking News from Kawhi Leonard

SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors took advantage of a matchup against an undermanned Los Angeles Clippers team without stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George.

Two days after the Clippers played what their coach, Tyronn Lue, described as their finest basketball of an up-and-down season, players sat in folding chairs Monday morning inside their practice facility to rewatch what Lue had also deemed their “blueprint” for offensive success.

The Clippers star said he still has a ways to go in his recovery.

LOS ANGELES — The second act of the Los Angeles Clippers’ season began evening with a man stepping onto the court with eyes down, even as everyone else’s focused on him, and him alone.

LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard is on the verge of a return after the Clippers upgraded the status of their All-Star wing to questionable to play Thursday against Detroit.

NEW YORK — Starting Nets center Nic Claxton joked that his shooting 3-pointers could provide the spacing needed to play more minutes together with Ben Simmons.

LOS ANGELES — Friday marked what Clippers coach Tyronn Lue called the first positive sign for Kawhi Leonard's recovery from stiffness in his surgically repaired right knee after the All-Star forward took part in what the coach said was five-on-five play before practice.

Robert Covington went from undrafted to a decade of service in the NBA because of his obsessive study skills. When he scouts opponents, he watches full games, not only the clips.

Here's all you need to know ahead of Wednesday's Lakers versus Clippers game.

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