F - Los Angeles Clippers
- 6' 6"
- 225 lbs
- Age 34
- San Diego State
Next Game
- Rank
- F #6
- Projection (?)
- 40.9 pts
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- SF,PF
- ESPN
- SF,PF
- CBS
- SF
Availability
Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points (9-20 FG, 1-5 3PT, 8-9 FT) to go along with 12 rebounds, four assists and four steals in the Clippers 105-102 win over the Rockets.
Fantasy Impact
Leonard erupted for 19 points including the game-winner in the fourth quarter. He'll look to the All-Star game this weekend.
Leonard handled the primary scoring load with James Harden and Ivica Zubac no longer on the roster and Darius Garland (toe) unavailable for his Clippers debut. He finished with 24 points on 7-of-19 shooting Tuesday, going 8-of-9 from the line and adding eight rebounds, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers in the loss to Houston.
Fantasy Impact
The 24-point output came two days after Leonard dropped 41 in Sunday's win over the Timberwolves. His shooting percentage took a hit against the Rockets' defense, though he nearly made up for it at the free-throw line. The Clippers visit Houston again Wednesday in their final game before the All-Star break.
Kawhi Leonard stuffed the stat sheet for the Clippers Sunday, recording four steals, dishing out two assists, grabbing eight rebounds, and exploding for a team-high 41 points (14-30 FG, 5-11 3PT, 8-10 FT) in a 115-96 win over the Timberwolves.
Fantasy Impact
Leonard continues a dynamic stretch on both ends of the floor, dishing out two or more assists, grabbing four or more rebounds, and scoring 25 or more points in each of his last five games. the veteran forward remains one of the few explosive options in the Los Angeles lineup to this point, averaging 28.0 points, 2.1 steals, 3.7 assists, and 6.3 rebounds per game while posting a usage rate of 32.7% so far this season.
Kawhi Leonard filled the stat sheet for the Clippers Friday night, dishing out seven assists, recording two steals, grabbing nine rebounds, and scoring 31 points (9-19 FG, 1-5 3PT, 12-12 FT) in a 114-111 win over the Kings.
Fantasy Impact
Leonard continues a dynamic stretch on both ends of the floor, grabbing three or more rebounds, dishing out four or more assists, and scoring 21 or more points in each of his last five games. The veteran forward remains one of the few impactful options as part of an inconsistent Los Angeles lineup, averaging 27.7 points, 2.0 steals, 3.7 assists, and 6.2 rebounds per game while carrying a usage rate of 32.3% so far this season.
Kawhi Leonard will not be moved at the NBA trade deadline.
Fantasy Impact
The Los Angeles Clippers made significant moves ahead of the NBA trade deadline, sending out James Harden and Ivica Zubac, but Kawhi Leonard will remain with the team. Leonard is averaging 27.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists and two steals per game and is expected to remain the focal point of the Clippers’ offense, even with Darius Garland and Bennedict Mathurin joining the roster.
