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Is Kawhi Leonard playing tonight? Latest updates on Clippers star’s injury status vs. Suns

Is Kawhi Leonard playing tonight? Latest updates on Clippers star’s injury status vs. Suns

The 2024-2025 NBA season is officially underway. The first day of the regular season was Tuesday, but there were only two games on the schedule. Ten games start on Wednesday, when more than half of the league starts their season.

The Los Angeles Clippers open their 2024-2025 season against the Phoenix Suns, playing their first regular season game since Paul George opted out of his contract with the franchise and signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in the offseason.

The big three of George, James Harden and Kawhi Leonard are down to Harden and Leonard, which could be a problem given their respective injury histories. Leonard in particular is already struggling with a knee injury that he sustained in pre-season. With Los Angeles set to begin its season on Wednesday night, will Leonard be able to play against the Suns?

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Is Kawhi Leonard playing tonight?

Leonard is not expected to play in the Clippers’ regular-season opener on Wednesday. His knee injury is due to inflammation in his right knee and there is no clear timeline as to when the injury will resolve enough for him to return to the field. For now, Leonard is out for Los Angeles indefinitely.

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What channel is Clippers vs. Suns on?

  • Date: Wednesday, October 23rd
  • TV channels: ESPN
  • Live streaming: Noose

The Clippers face the Suns on Wednesday night on ESPN. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling.

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When is Clippers vs. Suns?

  • Date: Wednesday, October 23rd
  • Time: 10 p.m. ET

Launch at the brand new Intuit Dome in Los Angeles is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET. This will be the first time the Clippers will play in an arena that is primarily used for their games. They previously shared the crypto.com Arena with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Upcoming Clippers 2024-2025 schedule

Date Opponent
October 23rd against Phoenix Suns
October 26th at Denver Nuggets
October 27th with the Golden State Warriors
October 30th against Portland Trail Blazers
October 31st against Phoenix Suns