Overview
- Head coach Tyronn Lue said Leonard will be sidelined for the next few games with a sprained ankle, describing the issue as not long-term without providing a return date.
- Leonard has missed three straight contests and last played on Nov. 3 after opening the season with six appearances.
- Los Angeles has dropped four in a row to fall to 3-6, including a 114-103 defeat to the Suns on Saturday.
- The Clippers have two home games before beginning a seven-game road trip, placing added weight on near-term availability.
- Leonard is averaging 24.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.5 steals this season, though he played only 37 games last year and has not reached 70 in a season since 2016-17.