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.

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.

Harden has helped keep the Clippers in the playoff hunt with a record of 21-17, which currently has them in first place in the Pacific Division. Harden and the Clippers were met w

The Los Angeles Clippers secured a victory over the Miami Heat, despite an underwhelming performance from Kawhi Leonard. James Harden delivered a message to the team regarding Kawhi as he works through his struggles this NBA season.