LA Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard hasactually been ruled out forever due to swelling in his right knee, according to a report from ESPN on Thursday.
Leonard has a long history of concerns with his right knee, most especially missingouton the totality of the 2021-22 season with a torn ACL in his right knee. He likewise had to surgically repairwork a meniscus tear in his right knee in April 2023.
Leonard appeared in 68 videogames for the Clippers last season, averaging 23.7 points and 6.1 rebounds per videogame, however was restricted to simply 2 videogames in the postseason due to right knee swelling. The Clippers were removed by the Dallas Mavericks in 6 videogames in the veryfirst round of the NBA Playoffs.
Leonard, 33, signed a three-year, $153 million agreement extension to stay with the Clippers in January2023 His agreement is totally ensured through the 2026-27 season. He’s due $49.2 million this season.
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