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Los Angeles Clippers' James Harden, center left, shares a light moment with Kawhi Leonard during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Leonard won't play for Los Angeles Clippers to start the season while rehabbing knee, report says

Kawhi Leonard won’t play for the Los Angeles Clippers to start the season because of ongoing rehabilitation from inflammation in his right knee

By AP News
Published - Oct 17, 2024, 08:03 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 06:13 PM EST

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard won’t play for the Los Angeles Clippers to start the season because of ongoing rehabilitation from inflammation in his right knee, according to a report.

Citing unidentified sources, ESPN reported Thursday that Leonard will be sidelined indefinitely. He hasn't played during the preseason, which concludes Thursday night at home against Sacramento. The two-time Finals MVP also hasn’t been involved in on-court contact during training camp.

The Clippers didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.

Leonard had said at the start of training camp that he would be in the starting lineup on opening night if his knee cooperated.

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