Lawrence Frank says Kawhi Leonard’s knee is structurally sound, ACL or MCL are fine. “It’s just very stubborn inflammation.”

Lawrence Frank said Kawhi has made progress but there’s still inflammation. Leonard still hasn’t done any contact and is considered questionable for Game 1. Asked if Kawhi received an injection, Frank won’t go into detail on any treatment other than he’s doing everything he can.

Mavs have recent playoff history with the Clippers, but they also have deep playoff history from the previous decade with the Clippers’ stars: Mavs faced: -Kawhi Leonard w/ Spurs in 2014 -Russell Westbrook w/ Thunder in 2011, 2012, & 2016 -James Harden w/ Thunder in 2011 & 2012…

Paul George on not receiving an invitation from Team USA: "Back in my day, we didnt have things handed to us on a silver platter. These young bucks like Curry, KD, LeBron, and Kawhi dont get it." (Via @PodcastPShow)

Tatum last playoffs: 27.2 PPG 10.5 RPG 5.3 APG How many PPG will JT average this year? www.statmuse.com/nba/play…

Lawrence Frank on Kawhi Leonard's mindset: "He's a very strong minded guy who can stay in the moment. He doesn't catastrophize things. He doesn't glorify things. He just takes it for what it is and remain optimistic, like we all remain optimistic that this will resolve shortly."

Playoff leaders among active players: PTS — LeBron REB — LeBron AST — LeBron STL — LeBron BLK — LeBron 👑

Kawhi Leonard plans on playing every playoff game: “I’m done resting, I want a big load for 48 minutes straight.”

The big thing I've learned when it comes to covering Kawhi Leonard's injuries is that you never want to put out anything concrete. As much as fans want it, it's never a simple injury to cover.

Kawhi Leonard will be listed as “questionable” with right knee inflammation for Clippers vs Mavericks Sunday, per Lawrence Frank, LA’s president of basketball operations.

Lawrence Frank said there’s no gamesmanship at play from Clippers right now with Kawhi Leonard’s status. They truly do not know yet if he’ll be ready when the playoffs begin.

Lawrence Frank confirms as of now, Kawhi Leonard is QUESTIONABLE for Game 1

Kawhi Leonard (knee) questionable for Game 1 on Sunday.

Lawrence Frank: "If things continue to get better and better, there's a chance [that Kawhi Leonard can play in Game 1]."

Most playoff points by an active player: 8,023 — LeBron James 8,000 7,900 7,800 7,700 7,600 7,500 7,400 7,300 7,200 7,100 7,000 6,900 6,800 6,700 6,600 6,500 6,400 6,300 6,200 6,100 6,000 5,900 5,800 5,700 5,600 5,500 5,400 5,300 5,200 5,100 5,000 4,900 4,878 — Kevin Durant

“Sources tell me (Kawhi) Leonard received an injection in his knee to alleviate inflammation… he’s been ramping up over the last week.” Our NBA Insider @ShamsCharania has the latest on Kawhi's injury news