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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 evening, the LA Clippers lost to the Sacramento Kings by a score of 118-109 (at home).
The more significant concern for the Clippers was the fact that Kawhi Leonard left the game with an injury.
He finished with 31 points, six rebounds and two steals while shooting 13/23 from the field in 26 minutes of playing time.
NBA Fans React To Clippers Kawhi Leonard Announcement
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 04: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers speaks to the media after a 131-105 win over the Atlanta Hawks at Intuit Dome on January 04, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Following the tough night, the Clippers announced that Leonard had a sprained ankle.
The two-time Finals MVP had been averaging 28.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.0 steals per contest while shooting 50.1% from the field and 37.8% from three-point range in 53 games.
Underdog NBA wrote: “Kawhi Leonard diagnosed with sprained ankle.”
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Kawhi Leonard diagnosed with sprained ankle.
Here’s what fans were saying about the update:
@StephMuse_: “Hopefully it’s not too serious. He’s having his best season”
@SMHighlights1: “Knowing Kawhi he could come back in 2 days or a month in a half. We all know which it will be……”
@Str8Spurs: “Kawhi can you do us all a favor and just rest that ankle for a game then get back on the court”
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)
@ReformedBuck: “Clippers Warriors for the play in gonna be hilarious”
@ga_vin8811: “damn right before playoffs”
@FantasyMob1: “People dont understand how good Kawhi could’ve been all time before all of these weird injuries and load management. When Kawhi has his eyes on the prize and head in the game, he’s the most dangerous player on the floor. Sad.”
GettyPLAYA VISTA, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 02: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers speaks to members of the media on Los Angeles Clippers Media Day at Honey Training Center on October 02, 2023 in Playa Vista, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Clippers In 2025-26
GettyLos Angeles Clippers Kawhi Leonard speaks to members of the press during the Los Angeles Clippers media day at the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista, California, on September 26, 2022. (Photo by Patrick T. FALLON / AFP via Getty Images)
After losing in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs, the Clippers are currently the eighth seed in the Western Conference with a 34-33 record in 67 games.
They have won seven out of their last ten (and are 19-14 at home).
Following the Kings, the Clippers will resume action on Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs in LA.
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 4: LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) laughs on the bench during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Intuit Dome on February 4, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Wally Skalij/Getty Images)
Leonard has also spent time playing for the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors over his 15 years as a pro.
He is one of the best 75 players of all time.