The Los Angeles Clippers inked Kawhi Leonard to a three-year $149.5 million contract extension in January. The 2-time NBA champion shall be 35 years outdated by the point he hits free company once more. Los Angeles ensured there was no participant choice on the ultimate yr of his new deal.
The Clippers could already remorse giving him such a hefty paycheck.
Leonard was restricted to 2 video games within the 2024 playoffs as a consequence of swelling in his proper knee, the identical knee he suffered an ACL tear on in 2021 and a meniscus harm in 2022. Through the summer season, Leonard underwent surgery to assist resolve the problem.
Nevertheless, based on ESPN’s Shams Charania, Leonard continues to be sidelined, with no set time for his return to the court docket.
“L.A. Clippers star Kawhi Leonard shall be sidelined indefinitely to start the NBA season as he rehabilitates from irritation in his proper knee, sources advised ESPN on Thursday,” Charania reported. “The Clippers and Leonard are within the midst of a rehab course of for the two-time NBA Finals MVP.”
