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Clippers Rule Kawhi Leonard Out for ‘Next Few Games’ With Sprained Ankle

Team tests suggest no long-term damage with his return date still unclear.

Overview

  • Coach Tyronn Lue said Leonard will sit the next few games after spraining his ankle.
  • Leonard missed his third straight game on Saturday when Los Angeles faced the Suns.
  • Lue said medical evaluations point to a likely short-term issue, but he offered no timetable for a return.
  • Leonard appeared in the first three games of the season, averaging 24.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
  • The Clippers play home games Monday and Wednesday before a seven-game road trip begins Friday.