LA Clippers standout forward Kawhi Leonard reportedly has a torn meniscus in his right knee, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Leonard played in Games 1 and 2 of the Clippers’ first-round series against the Phoenix Suns, but missed Games 3-5 because of a knee injury. The Suns ousted the Clippers from the playoffs in Game 5 on Tuesday with a 136-130 victory.
Leonard was ruled out for Game 5 with a sprained right knee, the same injury that has sidelined teammate Paul George since March 21. Leonard hurt his knee in Game 1 and played through it in Game 2, but his condition worsened.
The 31-year-old missed all of last season while recovering from a torn right ACL.
The two-time NBA Finals MVP averaged 34.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and six assists per game in the first two games against the Suns.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
