Kawhi Leonard Injury Status Update for March 19th, 2026
Kawhi Leonard of the Clippers is listed as questionable on today's injury report. He was previously listed as Available, so this represents a change in his availability outlook.
Kawhi Leonard Season Averages
On the season, Kawhi has appeared in 49 games for the Clippers, averaging 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game in 32.4 minutes.
| 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 |
Potential Teammate Impact if Kawhi Leonard Sits
Kawhi's availability will affect how touches and minutes are distributed across the Clippers roster. Here are the teammates most likely to see a shift.
FGA: -5.3
PPG: -6.2 | FGA: -3.6 | MPG: -9.4 | APG: -2.6
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 19, 2026 Los Angeles Clippers: Bradley Beal (Out) Kawhi Leonard (Questionable) Darius Garland (Out) Bennedict Mathurin (Out) New Orleans Pelicans: Dejounte Murray (Out)
Kawhi's status remains uncertain, and a final decision may come closer to game time. Check back for real-time updates on his availability and the full Clippers injury report.