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Kawhi Leonard has been cleared to participate in 5-on-5.

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Kawhi Leonard, one of the top basketball players, has been out with an ACL injury for more than a year for the LA Clippers.

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Although every report has shown that his rehabilitation is going well, the team hasn't given an official update on his situation.

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Although the Clippers have yet to formally announce Leonard's game time,

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Recently, team president Lawrence Frank confirmed that Leonard had received the go-ahead for 5-on-5 play.

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Since Leonard had lately been observed participating in team sessions, it was possible to presume that he was nearing 5-on-5 even without Frank's declaration.

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Kawhi should be prepared to play in preseason action if he can engage in 5-on-5 practise, which is an encouraging sign.

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This most recent report seems to increase the possibility of that happening given the present expectation.