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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 31: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers reacts in the third quarter during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on March 31, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
On Wednesday evening, the LA Clippers will be in New Orleans for a showdown with the Pelicans.
The Clippers most recently lost (at home) to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs by a score of 119-115.
For the game, the Clippers were without Kawhi Leonard (who got injured on March 14).
LA Clippers Announce Full Injury Report
GettyLOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 20, 2026: LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) questions a foul call against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
For Wednesday’s game, the Clippers have announced their full injury report.
They have ruled out Bradley Beal, Bennedict Mathurin and Yanic Konan Niederhauser.
Darius Garland and Leonard are both listed as questionable.
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 27: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on March 27, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Leonard This Season
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 17: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers before the game against he Quin Snyder of the Atlanta Hawks at Crypto.com Arena on March 17, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Before his most recent injury, Leonard had been having a fantastic year.
The future Hall of Famer is averaging 28.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.0 steals per contest while shooting 50.1% from the field and 37.8% from three-point range in 53 games.
The NBA wrote (on March 12): “A KAWHI LEONARD MASTERCLASS IN THE CLIPPERS’ WIN 🔥 45 PTS (15-20 FGM) 5 REB 5 AST 2 STL 6 3PM He’s the first player in Clippers franchise history to record 45+ PTS, 5+ REB, 5+ AST, and 5+ 3PM on 75%+ FG% in a game!”
Garland This Season
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 4: Darius Garland of the Los Angeles Clippers greets former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates after a game at Intuit Dome on February 4, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Wally Skalij/Getty Images)
Garland was traded (via the Cleveland Cavaliers) to the Clippers last month (for James Harden).
He is averaging 18.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 6.8 assists per contest while shooting 45.3% from the field and 38.6% from three-point range in 33 games.
The former Vanderbilt star had spent the first six and half seasons of his pro career with the Cavs.
Clippers Right Now
GettyPLAYA VISTA, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 26: Head coach Tyronn Lue of the LA Clippers speaks with the press during LA Clippers media day at Honey Training Center on September 26, 2022 in Playa Vista, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
The Clippers have had an up-and-down season.
They are currently the eighth seed in the Western Conference with a 34-34 record in 68 games.
Over their last ten games, the Clippers have won seven (but they are also in the middle of a two-game losing streak).
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 01: Head coach Tyronn Lue of the Los Angeles Clippers calls out a play during the first quarter of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Intuit Dome on March 01, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
Last season, the Clippers lost in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.