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 has been ruled out of the LA Clippers game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. The two-time NBA champion was in action when the Clippers created history by recording the biggest margin of victory in franchise history on Wednesday.

Kawhi Leonard was back on the LA Clippers lineup on Sunday night against the LA Lakers. Leonard missed the Clippers' previous game on Jan.

Norman Powell scores 23 points, James Harden adds 19 and the Clippers follow up their 59-point blowout win by holding Portland to 37% shooting in a 118-89 road win.

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, left, stands next to Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) AP AP

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Kawhi Leonard may have returned earlier this month, but on Wednesday night against the Brooklyn Nets, he made his true return to the basketball court. On Wednesday, Leonard put up 23 points, 2 rebounds,

Ty Lue says Kawhi Leonard will not play against the Portland Trail Blazers tomorrow. — Farbod Esnaashari (@Farbod_E) January 16, 2025 Wednesday night wasn't just a big performance for Leonard ...

Kawhi Leonard may have returned earlier this ... Unfortunately, Leonard won't be taking the floor tonight against the Portland Trail Blazers due to the game being a back-to-back.

Clippers are holding Kawhi Leonard out on front end of back-to-back tomorrow vs Celtics, and Ivica Zubac (eye) also is not ready to return. All of James Harden, Norman Powell, Kris

Full injury report for the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Clippers heading into their Jan. 16 matchup.

Leonard has played just five games this season, as star guards James Harden and Norman Powell have had to carry the offense on their backs. Both Harden and Powell are having All-Star-caliber seasons and have played huge roles in LA's success.