Why is Kawhi Leonard Not Playing Against Ra’anana Maccabi Ra’anana? When Will the 31-Year-Old Star Return in a Clippers Jersey?

Raahib Singh | 01/10/2022
Why is Kawhi Leonard Not Playing Against Ra'anana Maccabi Ra'anana? When Will the 31-Year-Old Star Return in a Clippers Jersey?

2x NBA Champion Kawhi Leonard is not going to be played tonight in the preseason game against Ra’anana Maccabi Ra’anana

The NBA is back. Even though there are still 18 days till we see full-fledged NBA action, the fans are content watching the preseason games for now. Earlier today, the defending champions, the Golden State Warriors, took on the Washington Wizards in Japan.

Currently, the Los Angeles Clippers are taking on the Israeli basketball club Ra’anana Maccabi Ra’anana. The game is taking place in Seattle, and there is a pretty healthy crowd for a preseason game.

However, they would be disappointed knowing how many Clippers stars are out of action tonight. Kawhi Leonard is one of them.

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According to team reports, there is no sign of concerns about holding Kawhi out. Considering the time of absence, they’re easing him back into the action, and hence he’s been rested tonight.

When will Kawhi Leonard return to action?

Kawhi last suited up for the Clippers back during the 2020-21 Playoffs. He suffered an ACL tear during Game 4 of the 2nd round series against the Utah Jazz. There were hopes that Kawhi would return last season, but once the team fell to a play-in spot, the management decided against rushing his return.

We’ve seen Kawhi during the media day, and clips of him in the gym this offseason. The 31-year-old superstar looks like he put on muscle and looks bigger than before.

The fans have been eagerly waiting for him to return. Turns out they won’t have to wait for too long. The 2x Finals MVP would return to action on Monday, when the Clippers take on the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Just two more days for us to see ‘The Klaw’ back in action!

Post Edited By: Raahib Singh
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Raahib Singh

Raahib Singh

Raahib Singh is an NBA Journalist and Content Strategist at The SportsRush. A Computer Science Engineer by qualification, Raahib's passion for sports drew him towards TSR. He started playing basketball at 14 and has been following the NBA since 2013. His entry into the basketball world perfectly coincided with Stephen Curry putting the league on notice. Having followed the league for a long time, he decided to use his knowledge to become a sportswriter with The SportsRush in 2020. Raahib loves to put up some shots in his spare time, watch Cricket, Formula 1, and/or read a nice thriller.

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