Leonard (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

EDGE Analysis

With the Clippers beginning a back-to-back set Sunday, Leonard will sit out of the first leg but should be available for Monday's clash against the Magic. Derrick Jones is the top candidate to enter the Clippers' starting lineup in Leonard's absence. Leonard has averaged 24.6 points on 51.6 percent shooting, 6.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals over 35.7 minutes per game since the All-Star break.

Leonard tallied 31 points (10-14 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists, four steals and two blocks over 27 minutes during Friday's 132-100 win over the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

Leonard's elite two-way game was on full display in Friday's blowout win. He steered the Clippers to a 20-point lead at halftime with 19 of his game-high 31 points coming in the second quarter, and the large lead he helped build allowed him to sit for the fourth frame. The Clippers have now won seven of their last eight games, and that has largely been due to Leonard's return to old form. Over that span, the two-time NBA Finals MVP has averaged 26.7 points on 59.2 percent shooting (including 57.6 percent from three on 4.7 3PA/G), 7.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.3 steals over 34.6 minutes per game.

Leonard logged 27 points (10-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 10 rebounds and seven assists across 41 minutes during Wednesday's 126-113 win over New York.

EDGE Analysis

James Harden led the way for the Clippers offensively with a 29-point showing, but Leonard posted an impressive line as well and finished just three dimes away from a triple-double, a feat he's yet to achieve this season. This was his third straight game with 20-plus points and at least 10 rebounds, so there's no question the star forward is gaining steam ahead of the regular season's final weeks. He's averaging 25.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.6 steals per game since the beginning of March.

Leonard chipped in 23 points (9-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds and four assists over 37 minutes during Friday's 128-108 victory over the Grizzlies.

EDGE Analysis

The double-double was the second of the season in 27 games for Leonard, with the other coming March 2 against the Lakers. Over nine appearances in March, the veteran forward is averaging 24.9 points, 6.9 boards, 3.2 assists, 2.2 threes and 1.9 steals while shooting 52.4 percent from the floor.

Leonard supplied 33 points (12-19 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and four steals over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 132-119 win over Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran forward led all scorers on the night as he topped 30 points for the first time since March 2. Leonard still isn't playing both ends of back-to-backs, but the extra rest seems to be helping him produce at a rate he hasn't managed consistently since he was in his mid-20s. Over eight appearances in March, Leonard is averaging 25.1 points, 6.5 boards, 3.1 assists, 2.4 threes and 2.1 steals while shooting 50.6 percent from the floor.

Leonard chipped in 25 points (11-21 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and five steals in 36 minutes during Friday's 121-98 victory over the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

After being held out of Wednesday's game against Miami, Leonard swiped a season-high five steals while matching James Harden for the team lead in scoring. Leonard is consistently handling heavy workloads after being limited for most of the season, which is a great sign for fantasy managers, and the All-Star forward has averaged 23.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.1 steals and 2.3 three-pointers in 36.5 minutes over nine games since the All-Star break.

Leonard has been taken off the team's injury report and will play Friday against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Leonard was held out of the second leg of the Clippers' back-to-back Wednesday, but will be good to go Friday. Leonard was only held out to manage his return from a knee injury that sidelined him for the first 34 games of the season, but moving forward, barring a new injury, he will likely play in the rest of the games that aren't back-to-backs.

Leonard will be out for Wednesday's game against the Heat due to right knee injury management.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Leonard will sit out the second leg of a back-to-back set after he played 36 minutes in Tuesday's 127-120 loss to the Pelicans, finishing with 29 points (12-20 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-3 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block. Players such as Bogdan Bogdanovic, Amir Coffey and Derrick Jones could all see increased workloads Wednesday in Leonard's absence.

Leonard provided 29 points (12-20 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-3 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 127-120 loss to the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Leonard seems to be hitting his stride nicely for the Clippers with the playoffs looming. Over his last nine outings, Leonard has posted averages of 23.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.9 steals and 2.4 three-pointers on 45.9 percent shooting from the field. It remains to be seen if Leonard will be rested for Wednesday's game against Miami.

Leonard finished Friday's 105-95 victory over the Knicks with 20 points (6-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and two steals across 37 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran forward reached 20 points for the fourth straight appearance, although he did sit out the second half of a back-to-back Wednesday. While Leonard's workload will continue to be monitored, he's seeing big minutes when he's in the lineup. Over his last nine outings, Leonard has averaged 35.0 minutes and produced 21.3 points, 5.7 boards, 3.4 assists, 2.2 threes and 1.7 steals.