Clippers ahead Kawhi Leonard has been dominated out for Wednesday’s recreation in Denver for private causes, the staff introduced.
According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Leonard is away from the Clippers to be with household within the Los Angeles space who had been pressured to evacuate as a result of ongoing wildfires.
Leonard made his season debut on Saturday after lacking the primary two-plus months of 2024-25 whereas recovering from an offseason process on his proper knee.
The star ahead scored 12 factors, made three three-pointers and was a +22 in Saturday’s win over Atlanta. Nevertheless, he struggled in his second outing on Monday in Minnesota — he scored simply eight factors on 3-of-11 capturing and was a -17 within the two-point loss.
It’s unclear whether or not Leonard’s absence will lengthen past Wednesday or whether or not the wildfires will power the NBA to make any changes to the Clippers’ upcoming schedule. The membership is scheduled to host the Hornets on Saturday to start a three-game homestand.
