Due to inflammation in his right knee, Kawhi Leonard will miss Game 4 of the series between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks. The decision was made by the organization, which is the same knee that he had surgery on in the past. Although Leonard returned for Games 2 and 3 after missing eight games during the regular season and Game 1 of the series, pain in his knee has forced him to sit out Game 4.
According to Lawrence Frank, Clippers president of basketball operations, there is no clear timeline for Leonard’s return until he can make all necessary movements. Frank described the inflammation in Leonard’s knee as “tricky” and expressed uncertainty about when he would be able to return to the court. The Clippers are currently trailing 2-1 in the series against the Mavericks, with Leonard playing in both games they lost.
If Leonard is unable to move without restrictions, there is a possibility that he could be sidelined for an extended period beyond this series. However, Frank emphasized that there is hope for Leonard’s return if he can demonstrate normal movement. The focus for the Clippers remains on overcoming the Mavericks in this first-round series before considering Leonard’s availability for future games.