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Clippers Send Kawhi Leonard Home With Left Knee Contusion, Out for Rest of Road Trip

A midweek evaluation in Los Angeles will follow precautionary treatment for irritation stemming from a Jan. 10 contusion.

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Jan 9, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) chases after a loose ball during the second quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Clippers star Kawhi Leonard makes his way down the court during the first half of a game against the Golden State Warriors on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Overview

  • He will miss games at Washington on Monday and at Chicago on Tuesday, is listed day-to-day, and will be reevaluated Wednesday when the team returns home.
  • The team says the primary issue is residual discomfort from a left knee contusion sustained against the Pistons on Jan. 10 after he also dealt with a right ankle sprain.
  • Insider Chris Haynes reported the injury is not believed to be serious, reflecting a cautious approach rather than a long-term setback.
  • Leonard has powered the Clippers’ resurgence, averaging 28.2 points this season and 32.7 during a 12–2 stretch that lifted them to 18–23 and back into the West play-in mix.
  • With Leonard sidelined, James Harden is expected to carry more of the offense as depth pieces such as two-way players Kobe Sanders and Jordan Miller take on larger roles.