Clippers
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has been dealing with knee inflammation that is threatening to keep him out when the Clippers open the season.
The All-Star forward is still dealing with inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee and it might be an ongoing issue this season and rest of his career.
The Clippers rule Kawhi Leonard out for their preseason finale after Tyronn Lue said he wasn’t sure if Leonard would play in the team’s regular-season opener.
Kawhi Leonard was forced to play before he could heal properly from a series of injuries, former Clippers trainer Randy Shelton alleges in a new lawsuit.
Clippers coach Tyronn Lue thinks Kawhi Leonard will play during the 2024-25 season, but there is no timetable for the rehabbing star’s return.
Executive Lawrence Frank said swelling in Kawhi Leonard’s right knee has decreased but there is no timetable for his return to play as he regains strength.
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard said fellow All-Star Paul George updated him throughout his contract negotiations, which led to him leaving in free agency.
Olympics
After Kawhi Leonard is sent home because of his knee, Anthony Davis comes off the bench for a double-double as Team USA beat Canada.
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard declined to discuss Paul George leaving for the 76ers in free agency but says he’s feeling good as Team USA prepares for Olympics.
The Clippers’ president of basketball operations says the team is also considering if there’s “a better fit” somewhere for Russell Westbrook.