Kawhi Leonard Might Have A New Role

BYAlexander ColePublished on October 20, 20222.3K Views

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The Clippers are easing Kawhi back into the rotation.

Kawhi Leonard will be returning to the Los Angeles Clippers tonight as they play their first game of the season against the Los Angeles Lakers. It is a huge rivalry game for the Clippers, who are playing a team that is objectively weaker than they are.

Leonard is returning from an ACL tear, which is one of the hardest injuries to come back from. Considering Leonard has a lengthy injury history, it should come as no surprise that the team is looking to have him on load management throughout the season. In fact, he could even be placed in a new role, at least to start the year.

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According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports, Leonard could be coming off the bench for the first games of the season. The team wants to manage the minutes he logs, which is a good move if they want to ensure his long-term health. Things went badly when he came back too soon in San Antonio, and the Clippers want to avoid any potential issues, moving forward.

Leonard's status as the season goes on will be a story to watch out for. With that in mind, stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates from around the basketball world.

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.