Kawhi Leonard left the Clippers’ game against the Timberwolves after the first quarter on Tuesday – then left Crypto.com Arena – without any immediate explanation.
Leonard, 32 years old, appeared on the Clippers injury report with “left groin soreness” before the Minnesota game, but he didn’t seem to change anything in his first pass of the game.
The All-Star forward has been relatively healthy this season, appearing in 58 of Los Angeles’ 64 games so far. He could even be considered an outside MVP candidate, averaging 24.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.7 steals per game.
Suffice it to say, Leonard’s health is extremely important if the Clippers want to make a long-awaited NBA Finals run.
Sports news brings you the latest updates on the two-time Finals MVP.
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Kawhi Leonard injury update
Leonard mysteriously left the bench after the first quarter of the Clippers’ game against the Timberwolves on Tuesday. The star striker was seen heading to the locker room and, shortly after, leave the arena.
An injury was presumed — Leonard was listed on the pregame injury report with left groin soreness — but nothing was confirmed until halftime.
Leonard was ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday’s game due to “chest spasms” or, in simpler terms, back spasms.
Kawhi Leonard is OUT for the rest of the Clippers-Wolves with chest spasms.
– Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) March 13, 2024
Although this injury seemed sudden, TNT’s Stephanie Ready reported later that Leonard started the game with back spasms. He tried to play, but he wasn’t moving and didn’t feel right.
Leonard missed Sunday’s game against the Bucks with groin soreness, but that also happened on the second night of a back-to-back, so he may have taken the day off.
Now, a new illness has emerged for the oft-injured superstar. Check back for updates as they become available.
Upcoming Clippers schedule
The Clippers are 41-23 and in fourth place in the West after Tuesday’s loss to the Timberwolves. They are 3.5 games behind the Nuggets and Thunder, who are tied for first place.
You can find their upcoming schedule below.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| March 14 | among the bulls | 8 p.m. | — |
| March 15 | at the Pelicans | 8 p.m. | — |
| the 17th of March | against the hawks | 9:30 p.m. | NBA Television |
| March 20th | at Trail Blazers | 10:00 p.m. | — |
| March 22 | at Trail Blazers | 10:00 p.m. | — |
