{"id":626179,"date":"2026-02-26T15:09:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T15:09:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/626179\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T15:09:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T15:09:16","slug":"is-kawhi-leonard-playing-tonight-clippers-vs-timberwolves-injury-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/626179\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Kawhi Leonard playing tonight? Clippers vs. Timberwolves injury report"},"content":{"rendered":"

The reshuffled Los Angeles Clippers<\/a> (27-30) host the surging Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> (36-23) on Thursday night for a primetime Western Conference clash at the Intuit Dome.The Clippers are on a two-game skid after losses to the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic and have several names on the injury list.<\/a><\/p>\n

Kawhi Leonard<\/a> headlines it as he has been listed as questionable due to left ankle soreness, per the official report<\/a>. The same is true for John Collins, who is dealing with a neck problem, while Darius Garland and Bradley Beal are both out.<\/a><\/p>\n

Kawhi Leonard injury status vs. Timberwolves\"Los\u00a9 Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n

Kawhi Leonard is a game-time decision despite putting up a massive 37 points last time around against Orlando while playing through injury. However, with the Clippers sitting precariously in the 10th and final play-in spot in the West, the stakes are incredibly high.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Edwards has been on an absolute tear since winning the All-Star Game MVP, averaging 34 points over his last three contests, including a 34-point masterclass in Tuesday\u2019s 124-121 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Clippers desperately need their own talisman to come good.<\/p>\n

The Timberwolves boast the NBA’s third-ranked scoring offense at 119.6 points per game, spearheaded by Edwards (29.6 PPG). On Feb. 8, a healthy Leonard systematically dismantled the Timberwolves to the tune of 41 points in a 115-96 blowout.<\/p>\n

Regardless, Minnesota have a clean bill of health for this game, with their only absentees being due to G League assignments. Hence, much depends on whether Kawhi suits up. The Timberwolves will be looking for revenge either way but Leonard’s presence is likely to play a major role in deciding the tie.<\/p>\n

Clippers injury report
\nKawhi Leonard: Questionable (Left Ankle; Soreness)
\nJohn Collins: Questionable (Head; Laceration; Neck Soreness)
\nBradley Beal: Out (Left Hip; Fracture)
\nDarius Garland: Out (Left Toe; Injury Management)
\nTimberwolves injury report
\nJules Bernard: Out (G League \u2013 Two-Way)
\nEnrique Freeman: Out (G League \u2013 Two-Way)
\nRocco Zikarsky: Out (G League \u2013 Two-Way)<\/p>\n

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