As the NBA preseason finale approaches, James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers are waiting over the status of two key players ahead of next week's season opener. One of the major concerns for the Los Angeles Clippers heading into next week’s NBA season opener is the injury status of two key teammates of James Harden: Kawhi Leonard and Mo Bamba.

ESPN's player rankings are always a great source of debate and conversation among basketball fans. And this year's edition is no different. However, Los Angeles Clippers fans will be happy to find out that the team's two best players—James Harden and Kawhi Leonard—have risen two spots each in the latest edition of ESPN's NBA player rankings.

James Harden recently had a fascinating response to a reporter’s question about his strategy to adjust to the current NBA style.

James Harden made it clear how the Los Angeles Clippers should approach the start of the season without Kawhi Leonard, who is recovering from a knee injury.

The Clippers will move some things around in the lineup for the preseason finale, and Harden won't be part of the first unit. Bones Hyland, Norman Powell and Terance Mann will switch around the backcourt,

It's typical of the stalemate between the Sixers and Clippers that their trade is being held up over a guy who likely won't play much for either team next year.

New arena, same Clippers. That seems to be the vibe as the Clippers are facing yet another season with Kawhi Leonard‘s health in question, leaving James Harden as the primary option. So the question becomes,

The Los Angeles Clippers are heading into the NBA season with uncertainty surrounding one of their most crucial players. As James Harden prepares for his first full season with the team, the Clippers may be without Kawhi Leonard when they take on Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns in the season opener.