Clippers Injury Update: Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, James Harden, and Russell Westbrook’s Availability for Nuggets Clash

After a poor start to the campaign, the Los Angeles Clippers are well and truly in the competition. Following a tactical win against the Golden State Warriors a few days ago, coming back from a 22-point deficit, the Clips are in fine form. However, in their next outing, they take on the defending champions, Denver Nuggets. Notably, the LA side has lost twice to the Nuggets this season. Ahead of their third match-up on Wednesday night, are James Harden and his new teammate on the players’ availability list? Let’s find out.

After the James Harden trade, the Clippers looked like one of the most lethal teams on paper. But on the court, the team has had both good and bad games. Especially, the team was in a tough spot after losing 5 consecutive games after the blockbuster trade. Nevertheless, after Russell Westbrook sacrificed his spot in the starting 5, the team has a 6-3 record. Will another star’s absence in the starting line-up boost the performance? Let’s dig in.

Clippers injury report: Who will miss the Nuggets game?

The Clippers displayed a brilliant late performance in the game against the Dubs. Everyone in the Big 4 contributed to the measured victory, countering a huge deficit. Paul George came out as the pick of the Big 4, dropping 25 points with 6 assists, supported by Kawhi Leonard and Harden with 20 and 21 points, respectively.

On the other hand, Russell Westbrook had an underwhelming game dropping 8 points. Nevertheless, that game could act as a great moral boost for the team to face the Nuggets amid the trade noise surrounding the team. Before stepping into the trade noise, let’s unveil the injury report of the Clippers.

According to the latest injury report, only two players are not available for the game, posted Farbod Esnaashari, a Sports Illustrated reporter. Importantly, the entire Big 4 is available for the game to take on Nikola Jokic and his men. As per the report, Mason Plumlee and Brando Boston Jr. are the two players unavailable for selection for the Wednesday game.

With no injury reported on the Big 4, head coach Tyronn Lue would go with the same working lineup. Meanwhile, the team is surrounded by trade rumors.

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Will the Clippers trade Westbrook?

Following the consecutive losses, several articles reported that Westbrook would sacrifice his spot in the starting line-up and take up the second unit. However, the former Clippers coach Avery Johnson said that Russ was unhappy with the decision, reported Sports Illustrated. Additionally, the management is reportedly looking for a trade. However, it’s less likely to happen, considering the star’s meager contract worth $7.8 million.

Will the Clippers break the losing streak against the Nuggets? Let us know in the comments below.

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