Kawhi Leonard Injury Status Update for March 18th, 2026
The Clippers got some good news today — Kawhi Leonard has been cleared and is officially available to play. Kawhi had previously been listed as Questionable, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Clippers.
Kawhi Leonard Season Averages
The Clippers get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 49 games, Kawhi is averaging 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in 32.4 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.4 | 27.9 | 6.4 | 3.6 | 19.5 |
Clippers Performance With & Without Kawhi Leonard
The numbers tell a clear story about Kawhi's value to the Clippers. With Kawhi in the lineup this season, the team is 27-22. Without him, they've gone 4-10. The Clippers's net rating is 9.6 points worse per 100 possessions when Kawhi plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (111.7 vs 117.0), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 27-22 | 4-10 | — |
| Off Rating | 117.0 | 111.7 | -5.3 |
| Def Rating | 114.4 | 118.8 | +4.3 |
| Net Rating | 2.5 | -7.0 | -9.6 |
| PPG | 113.1 | 110.7 | -2.4 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Kawhi Leonard Back
With Kawhi back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Bradley Beal and Bogdan Bogdanovic are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Kawhi again.
FGA: -5.3
PPG: -6.2 | FGA: -3.6 | MPG: -9.4 | APG: -2.6
Kawhi Leonard Betting Trends
With Kawhi returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Clippers have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Leonard) Derrick Jones Jr. PTS OVER: 16-7 (+7.8u, 8.9 / -115 avg. line) John Collins BLK UNDER: 7-0 (+7.7u, 0.5 / +106 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Kawhi Leonard's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Clippers @ Pelicans - March 18, 2026 Los Angeles Clippers: Bradley Beal (Out) Bennedict Mathurin (Out)
Kawhi is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Clippers and the rest of the league.