Will two-time NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, these days perhaps the third-most lethal man on the L.A. Clippers behind its breakout backcourt of James Harden and Norman Powell, suit up against the tanking Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday?

Kawhi Leonard, showcasing the form that made him a superstar before his knee injury, opened up about his performance following the Los Angeles Clippers' victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard made his return to action last week, but has continued to err on the side of caution.

Kawhi Leonard comfortable with prolonging minutes restriction Kawhi Leonard doesn't want his minutes restriction changed any time soon.

Kawhi Leonard is in no rush to break free of the minutes restriction he’s been playing under since making his season debut recently. “I’m taking my time,” the Los Angeles Clippers superstar said.

Leonard had six points on 3-for-9 shooting and five rebounds in 21 minutes of his third game, a 109-98 victory over the Miami Heat on Monday night. He didn't play in the fourth quarter of a game in which the Clippers trailed by 13 early.

I’m taking my time,” says Leonard, who has played 61 minutes in three games since his season debut. “I done that in the past and it led me on the bench, so I’m good where I’m at.”

Kawhi Leonard may have returned earlier this month, but on Wednesday night against the Brooklyn Nets, he made his true return to the basketball court. On Wednesday, Leonard put up 23 points, 2 rebounds,