Latest Clippers Injury Report: 1 Player Returns, 3 Absent, Team Prepares Happily, Harden Thrilled
On December 30th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continues. The Clippers will embark on a three-game road trip. Due to the tight schedule, Leonard did not travel with the team and stayed in Los Angeles to train with the G League team. Their first game will be against the Pelicans in New Orleans, and before the game, the team also updated their injury report, with Kobe Brown returning.
In the latest injury report, Kobe Brown has been removed from the injury list, meaning he can return, but it is still uncertain whether he will get playing time. Previously, during Mann's injury period, he had a chance to enter the rotation, but unfortunately, he also suffered an injury and has been absent until now, missing many opportunities. This comeback is estimated to be difficult to re-enter the rotation, and he will have to continue waiting for opportunities.
Leonard, Mann, and Tucker will continue to miss games. Among them, Leonard and Mann are slowly recovering. Leonard is likely to make his debut in the new season after the three-game road trip and will return in the home game against the Hawks. Currently, Leonard is actively rehabilitating and has undergone contact training. After Mann underwent finger surgery, he has also been recovering, and the progress is going well, with hopes of making a comeback during the three-game road trip. As for Tucker, he is no longer with the team and is waiting to be traded, but the progress is not smooth.
After arriving in New Orleans, the Clippers also conducted training, with a very relaxed atmosphere, and every player showed a happy smile. Despite the absence of Leonard, they have still achieved good results, with a current record of 18 wins and 13 losses, ranking sixth in the West. This result exceeds expectations, as at the beginning of the season, many believed that the Clippers would not be able to qualify for the play-in tournament.
Among them, Harden is also full of smiles, in a good mood, constantly communicating with his teammates, and is thrilled. The team's recent momentum is still good, having consecutively defeated the Grizzlies and Warriors, achieving a two-game winning streak. Harden's performance this season has been quite good, and he is also the key to the team's continuous victories. His teammates trust him, and the team's atmosphere is much better than last season. It is believed that they will continue this momentum and strive to welcome Leonard's return with victories.