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Kawhi Leonard Injury: Clippers Star Out Indefinitely
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Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will be out indefinitely to begin the NBA with a right knee injury, ESPN’s Shams Charania and Ohm Youngmisuk reported on Thursday.
Kawhi Leonard Out Indefinitely With Knee Injury
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is expected to be sidelined for indefinite period of time to start the NBA season as he rehabilitates the inflammation in his right knee, league sources tell me and @NotoriousOHM. pic.twitter.com/M5wFYIWGiv
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 17, 2024
Leonard is currently dealing with inflammation in his right knee. The six-time All-Star is in the middle of rehabbing the knee.
ESPN’s report said the extended rehab will hopefully bring “sustainability for him on the court through the season,” as the Clippers’ organization will be “diligent and cautious” to ensure his long-term health.
Leonard has not played in any preseason games nor practiced during training camp.
Leonard’s inflammation problems date back to March when the forward missed the final eight games of the regular season. The 33-year-old only played in two playoff games in the Clippers’ six-game opening-round series loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
Leonard intended to play for Team USA at the Paris Olympics. However, Leonard was replaced by Derrick White in during Team USA’s training camp in July. USA Basketball said it was in Leonard’s “best interest” to focus on the upcoming NBA season despite the Clippers saying he could play in Paris.
Kawhi Leonard’s Injury Problems Continue
Some notable events with Kawhi Leonard and his knee inflammation:
April 2: Clippers rule Kawhi out with knee soreness
April 4: Ty Lue says he’ll miss “a couple games”
April 14: Kawhi misses the regular season finale, 8th straight game
April 20: Clippers list Kawhi as…
— Joey Linn (@joeylinn_) October 17, 2024
Leonard’s tenure in Los Angeles has been plagued by injuries.
Since joining the Clippers in 2019, Leonard has missed 179 of 435 games because of injuries, including the entirety of the 2021-2022 season.
Leonard played in 68 games last year, finishing with 23.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.6 assists. Leonard made second-team All-NBA for the third time in his career.
Without Leonard, the Clippers will rely on James Harden to carry the offensive load, especially with Paul George now with the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Clippers open the season against the Phoenix Suns on October 23 in their brand-new Intuit Dome.
