Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard was ruled out of the team’s NBA playoff game against Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns with a sprained right knee. The Clippers confirmed Leonard would be sidelined in an official injury report and the Los Angeles Times, quoting an unnamed source, said it was unclear whether Leonard would be ready to return for game four. Leonard reportedly aggravated the knee during the Clippers 115-110 victory over the Suns in game one of the best-of-seven Western Conference first-round playoff series. Start your free trial now >Booker stars for Suns in Clippers clash | 01:27He scored 38 points in that game as the Clippers stole home court advantage from the Suns. The Los Angeles Times reported the injury is unrelated to the torn right knee ligament Leonard suffered in 2021, which caused him to miss a year.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 21, 2023 12:55 UTC