The LA Clippers are planning to have star forward Kawhi Leonard return to action in Sunday's road game against the Cleveland Cavaliers , sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Saturday.

Leonard is missing his 10th straight game Saturday afternoon as the Clippers play at the Charlotte Hornets . He has been out since suffering a sprained right ankle and foot Nov. 3 against the Miami Heat .

A source said Leonard must still go through his pregame routine Sunday before he is set to play.

Injuries have repeatedly affected Leonard ever since the two-time NBA Finals MVP joined the Clippers in 2019. He missed the entire 2021-22 season while recovering from a serious right knee injury and missed the first 34 games of last season due to problems with the same knee.

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