Kawhi Leonard Leaves Clippers to Support Family During L.A. Wildfires

The NBA star stepped away from the team as his family evacuated their Pacific Palisades home due to the city's most destructive wildfire in history.

Kawhi Leonard left the Clippers during their road trip to Denver to assist his family, who were evacuated due to the Pacific Palisades wildfires.
The wildfires have destroyed over 1,000 structures, burned thousands of acres, and forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate in Los Angeles County.
The Clippers confirmed Leonard's absence for personal reasons, and it remains unclear when he will rejoin the team.
Leonard recently returned to play after rehabbing a knee injury, appearing in just two games this season before stepping away again.
Other sports figures, including Lakers coach JJ Redick and Warriors coach Steve Kerr, also revealed their families were impacted by the fires.