Clippers rule out Kawhi Leonard (knee) for Game 1
by Deadspin
Deadspin— Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard was ruled out for Game 1 of Sunday's first-round playoff series against the visiting Dallas Mavericks with inflammation in his right knee. The injury forced Leonard out of the Clippers' final eight regular-season games and continues a trend of knee issues keeping the two-time NBA champion out of recent playoff series. Knee injuries knocked Leonard out of the 2021 and 2023 playoffs, with the Clippers quickly eliminated after his departures. When knee...
ESPN—Clippers rule out Kawhi Leonard for Game 1 vs. Mavericks. LA Clippers coach Ty Lue said Kawhi Leonard will be out for Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.
NBA.com—Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (knee) ruled out for Game 4 vs. Mavs. Kawhi Leonard is dealing with right knee inflammation that sidelined him for LA's final 8 games of the regular season and Game 1 vs. Dallas.
Newsweek—Clippers News: Kawhi Leonard Ruled Out For Game 1 vs Dallas. Los Angeles Clipper star Kawhi Leonard won't be on the court for Game 1 of their first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks.According to Clippers insider Brad Turner from the Los Angeles Times, Leonard is ruled out for Game 1 due to right knee inflammation. Turner shared via X just an hour and a half before tip-off.This will be Leonard's ninth consecutive game missed dating back to March 31 against the Charlotte Hornets on the road. The 32-year-old played 37 minutes and collected 23 points,...