Kawhi Leonard will miss the Los Angeles Clippers' next game against the San Antonio Spurs but is aiming to return on Saturday against the Atlanta Hawks. Leonard has been practicing with the team and is nearing full health.

Leonard's "target date" is Jan. 4, The Athletics' Law Murray reported on Friday. The Clippers will host the Atlanta Hawks at the Intuit Dome that evening. Earlier Friday, Leonard shared a video on social media, which also doubled as a commercial for New Balance, hinting at his return to the court.

Leonard added 12 points in front of a near-sellout crowd, and Norman Powell scored 20 in their 131-105 victory over Atlanta.

Injuries and losses add urgency to star’s return and Leonard could make his season debut on Saturday against the Atlanta Hawks.

After missing nearly half of the season, Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard likely will make his 2024-25 debut on Saturday against the visiting Atlanta Hawks, according to NBA reporter Chris Haynes and ESPN.

Norman Powell scored 20 points, Kawhi Leonard added 12 in his first game of the season and the Los Angeles Clippers rolled to a 131-105 victory over the Atlanta Hawks