Leonard (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Leonard is slated to miss a sixth straight game. It's unclear when he'll be able to suit up again, but his next chance to do so will come Thursday against Boston.
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Bucks' Meyers Leonard: Out again Monday
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Leonard (calf) will remain on the sidelines for Monday's game in Detroit.
Monday will mark Leonard's fifth straight game on the inactive list, but he's not a large enough part of the rotation for his playing status to impact fantasy hoops. His next opportunity to play will come Wednesday in Indiana, but with that game being the first of a back-to-back, he should be considered questionable, at best.
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Bucks' Meyers Leonard: Still out Saturday
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Leonard (calf) is out for Saturday's game versus Denver.
Leonard will miss a fourth straight matchup due to left calf soreness. His next chance to play arrives Monday in Detroit.
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Bucks' Meyers Leonard: Won't play Friday
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Leonard (calf) is out for Friday's game versus Utah.
Leonard will miss his third straight game due to left calf soreness that has been bothering him since 2021. The 30-year-old big man's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with the Nuggets.
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Bucks' Meyers Leonard: Remains out Wednesday
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Leonard (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Leonard was a late scratch ahead of Sunday's win over the Raptors due to left calf soreness and will miss a second straight contest. His next chance to suit up will come Friday in Utah.
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Bucks' Meyers Leonard: Late scratch Sunday
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Leonard has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors due to left calf soreness.
Leonard tallied 10 points and three rebounds in 16 minutes during Thursday's loss to the Pacers and wasn't on the initial injury report for Sunday's matchup, but he'll be unavailable due to his calf injury. The severity of the issue isn't yet clear, but he'll have a few days to rest before the Bucks face San Antonio on Wednesday.
Leonard closed with 10 points (4-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and three rebounds in 16 minutes during Thursday's 139-123 loss to the Pacers.
With Brook Lopez (ankle) taking the night off, Leonard recorded season highs in points and minutes played. The veteran big man recently signed a rest-of-season contract with Milwaukee after back-to-back 10-day deals, but he's been limited to a meager reserve role so far, averaging just 4.0 points and 2.2 rebounds in 8.5 minutes across six appearances since Feb. 24 (12 total games).
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Bucks' Meyers Leonard: Remaining in Milwaukee
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The Bucks signed Leonard for the rest of the season Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Leonard signed two 10-day contracts with Milwaukee before being retained for the rest of the campaign. However, he is averaging 2.8 points and 2.0 rebounds in 6.8 minutes across his five appearances, so he is unlikely to garner much fantasy interest.
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Bucks' Meyers Leonard: Re-ups with Bucks
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Leonard signed a second 10-day contract with the Bucks on Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Leonard appeared in four games during his first 10-day stint but saw more than five minutes in only one contest. However, he proved himself enough to earn a second 10-day deal. Leonard may be heading toward a longer stay in Milwaukee considering the team waived Sandro Mamukelashvili on Wednesday.
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Bucks' Meyers Leonard: Returns to action Friday
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Leonard racked up five points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one steal in 15 minutes during Friday's 128-99 win over the Heat.
Leonard was back on an NBA court for the first time in almost two years, playing 15 minutes off the bench. Having served his time for an off-court indiscretion, Leonard will be hoping to turn his current 10-day contract into more of a long-term deal. While there is obviously nothing to do here from a fantasy perspective, it is good to see a player of his age back on the court contributing to winning basketball.
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Bucks' Meyers Leonard: Joins Milwaukee on 10-day pact
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Leonard agreed to a 10-day contract with Milwaukee on Monday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Before striking a deal with the Bucks, Leonard had been out of the NBA since March 2021. While he was on the mend from a left shoulder injury that later required season-ending surgery that February, Leonard was suspended by the Heat for using an anti-Semitic slur in a Twitch stream. He was traded to the Thunder later that month and immediately waived. Leonard then had another surgery later in 2021 to address an ankle injury, and he's spent the better part of the past two years rehabbing both injuries. He's since gained medical clearance and has apologized for using the slur and met with leaders in the Jewish community as a sign of good faith. It's unclear what the 2012 first-round pick can bring to the table following a two-year hiatus, but he could have a shot at claiming a backup role in Milwaukee's frontcourt until Bobby Portis (knee) is cleared to return.
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Meyers Leonard: Healthy, will work out for Lakers
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Leonard (shoulder) is scheduled to work out for the Lakers on Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Leonard hasn't played an NBA game since January 2021 after undergoing left shoulder surgery in February of that year, and a subsequent ankle injury that also required surgery further extended his rehab timeline, according to Charania. In March 2021, Leonard was also suspended by the Heat after he used an anti-Semitic slur in a Twitch stream, which may have also played a part in his prolonged hiatus from professional basketball after he was traded to the Thunder later that month and then immediately waived. Charania notes that Leonard has since received full medical clearance and is in good standing with the NBA after apologizing for using the slur and meeting with leaders in the Jewish community, so the 30-year-old looks as though he'll attempt to reboot his career. The Lakers are in the market for a big man who can stretch the floor, and the seven-foot Leonard -- a career 39 percent shooter from downtown -- may fit the bill for what they're looking for.
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Meyers Leonard: Waived by Thunder
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Leonard (shoulder) was waived by the Thunder on Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Leonard will miss the remainder of the season after he underwent left shoulder surgery in February. He was expected to be let go by the Thunder after the team traded for him March 17, and the move was made official Thursday.
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Thunder's Meyers Leonard: Dealt to OKC
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Leonard (shoulder) was traded to the Thunder on Wednesday in exchange for Trevor Ariza, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
The Heat will also send a 2027 second-round pick to the Thunder, who are expected to waive or re-route Leonard prior to the March 25 trade deadline. Leonard, who had to waive his no-trade clause for the deal to go through, has not played in a game since Jan. 9, and he'll miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder in February. His contract includes a $10 million team option for 2021-22.
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Heat's Meyers Leonard: Suspended one week, fined
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Leonard (shoulder, personal) has been suspended from the Heat's team activities for one week and fined $50,000 by the NBA, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.
The Heat announced Wednesday that Leonard would be away from the team indefinitely following an incident in his personal life. The league has seemingly concluded its investigation into the matter and settled on the aforementioned punishment.
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Heat's Meyers Leonard: Away from team indefinitely
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Leonard (shoulder) will be away from the Heat indefinitely, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Due to an incident in his personal life, Leonard will not be with the Heat for an undetermined amount of time. He was already ruled out for the season due to left shoulder surgery.
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Heat's Meyers Leonard: To undergo season-ending surgery
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Leonard will undergo a season-ending procedure on his left shoulder, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Leonard hasn't played since Jan. 9 and did not appear to be making much progress in his recovery, so he'll opt for surgery and look forward to returning in 2021-22. Miami holds a $10.2 million team option to retain Leonard next season.
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Heat's Meyers Leonard: Remains out Monday
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Leonard (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hornets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
The 28-year-old hasn't seen the court since Jan. 9, and his absence will continue Monday versus Charlotte. It's unclear when Leonard is expected to be recovered from the left shoulder strain.
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Heat's Meyers Leonard: Another absence on tap
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Leonard (shoulder) will not take the floor Saturday against the Kings, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Leonard's last action came Jan. 9 and there is no clear timetable for when the big man will be deemed fit to play. His next opportunity comes Tuesday when Miami hosts Charlotte.
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Heat's Meyers Leonard: Out again Thursday
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Leonard (shoulder) will not play Thursday against the Clippers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
This will be the 10th consecutive absence for Leonard, who is still dealing with the effects of a strained shoulder. It's very much unclear when he'll be cleared for game action, but his next opportunity will arrive Saturday against Sacramento.
