The Clippers' coach reveals the injury keeping Kawhi out
Leonard will remain out for a while after already missing 3 games due to a more severe ankle sprain than expected
Nothing is going well for the Los Angeles Clippers in this 2025/26 NBA season. Having not won any of their last 4 games, the LA franchise finds themselves third to last in the Western Conference. With Kawhi Leonard out for the past 3 games, the worst is not over yet.
The Los Angeles Clippers are going through a tough time, which is worsened by the absence of their main star. Coach Ty Lue confirmed that Kawhi Leonard will miss upcoming games due to a sprained right ankle, an injury that has kept him out for several days.
Lue avoided giving a precise timeline for Leonard's return, only stating that the forward will remain out "for a few more games" as he continues his recovery process. Concern grows as Leonard missed his third consecutive game in Saturday night's loss, extending the losing streak to four for the Clippers.
The injury occurred last Monday during the home defeat against Miami Heat, when Leonard suffered the sprain in an accidental move. Since then, the coaching staff has opted to be cautious with his recovery, avoiding risks that could worsen the physical issue.
Nothing works for the Clippers
The schedule isn't helping either. The Clippers now face two home games, but then they will begin a seven-game road trip outside Los Angeles, a demanding stretch that will test the team amid a results crisis.
With a 3-9 record and without their leader on the court, tension is starting to show within the LA franchise. Consecutive losses have raised doubts about the project's consistency and the team's ability to compete without Leonard, who remains the offensive and defensive engine of the squad.
In an increasingly competitive Western Conference, the Clippers will need to react promptly to avoid falling behind. However, to achieve that, they will have to do it without their star player, at least for a while longer.
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