LOS ANGELES — For the Clippers, Friday produced the rarest of scenes: The team held a practice with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George taking part.
George, who has not played since injuring a hamstring tendon Nov. 19, and Leonard, out since spraining an ankle Nov. 21, were expected to be full participants in the workout — one of the only practices the team has held since October — coach Tyronn Lue said, a development that puts the pair of All-Stars on the verge of returning for Saturday's key test against Sacramento should they respond well to after the workout.
There was more encouraging news for the perpetually short-handed team when guard Luke Kennard also practiced. Kennard hasn't played since Nov. 17 because of a calf strain and will miss a ninth consecutive game Saturday against the Kings, but practicing puts him closer to a return.
