Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will miss the final two games of the team’s current road trip due to knee inflammation.
Leonard missed Friday’s four-point win in Toronto with a right ankle sprain, but NBA reporter Chris Haynes reported that the knee issue in his left leg is what’s now causing the most concern. Haynes reported that Leonard is being sent home for treatment and he’ll be evaluated once the team returns on Wednesday, Jan. 21.
Leonard, 34, has been the driving force behind the Clippers’ recent surge. The six-time All-Star has averaged 32.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists over his last 13 games, 11 of which resulted in Clipper wins.
With Leonard out, the Clippers defeated the Raptors in overtime 121-117 on Jan. 16, to improve their overall record to 18-23.
For the season, Leonard is averaging a career-high 28.2 points per game, while shooting 49.7% from the field and 94.1% from the free throw line.