LA Clippers Make Kawhi Leonard Announcement

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Playa Vista, CA – October 02: Kawhi Leonard answers questions at the LA Clippers media day on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023 in Playa Vista, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

On Saturday night, the LA Clippers played the Sacramento Kings (at home).

The Clippers lost by a score of 118-109.

Kawhi Leonard finished with 31 points, six rebounds and two steals while shooting 13/23 from the field and 2/6 from three-point range in 26 minutes of playing time.

He left the game early with an injury.

LA Clippers Make Kawhi Leonard Announcement

GettyINGLEWOOD, CA – MARCH 13, 2026: LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) on the court during the game against the Chicago Bulls at Intuit Dome on March 13, 2026 in Inglewood, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Following the game, the Clippers announced Leonard’s injury diagnosis.

Law Murray of The Athletic wrote: “Clippers say that Kawhi Leonard has a sprained left ankle.”

Leonard is averaging 28.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.0 steals per contest while shooting 50.0% from the field and 37.9% from three-point range in 52 games.

He had been playing some of the best basketball of his career over the last few months.

Lauren Rosen of FanDuel Sports Network West wrote (on March 12): “With his 44th consecutive 20-plus point outing, Kawhi Leonard has tied Bob McAdoo for the longest single0season 20-point scoring streak in @LAClippers franchise history.”

GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 04: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers complains to a referee against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first half at Intuit Dome on February 04, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Wally Skalij/Getty Images)

Leonard’s NBA Career

GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 13: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers looks on during the first half against the Chicago Bulls at Intuit Dome on March 13, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Melina Pizano/Getty Images)

Leonard is one of the best 75 players of all time.

The two-time NBA Champion has also spent time with the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors over 15 seasons in the league.

His career averages are 20.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.7 steals per contest while shooting 49.9% from the field and 39.1% from three-point range in 785 games.

GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 26: Kawhi Leonard #2 and head coach Tyronn Lue of the LA Clippers wait on the sidelines during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena on January 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) 

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. 

He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar