During the playoffs, his right anterior cruciate ligament was partially torn and he missed the Clippers' debut in the Western Conference finals. Leonard had knee surgery a month ago. The team said that there is no timetable for his return, and during his recovery, he may miss most of the upcoming seasons.
When he didn't appear on the court, it was still unknown. If Paul George can lead the Clippers to Game 3, maybe Leonard can get more rest time.
The Clippers lost two games to the Suns in the absence of core players from both sides, and it seems that there is a big gap in strength. This makes Clippers fans feel desperate. Whether Aidan's lethality and diligence, or the restrictions on Paul, the Sun has done a very good job. If Leonard doesn't come back in time, the Clippers will have no cards to play.
The Clippers, who reached the Western Conference finals last season, also agreed to re-sign guards reggie jackson and Justin Winslow. Chris Haines of Yahoo Sports first reported Leonard's deal, while ESPN first reported Jackson and Winslow.
Despite rejecting his player option for next season, Leonard is expected to stay with the Clippers because he can sign a maximum contract worth 35% of the team's salary cap and get an additional $3 million next season.
Leonard averaged 24.8 points and 6.5 rebounds last season, but he was more dominant in the playoffs. June 14 The fourth game of the Western Conference semifinals averaged 30.3 points and 7.7 rebounds, and then the anterior cruciate ligament of the right knee was partially torn.
Leonard did better in the playoffs. Average 30.4 points, 7.7 rebounds and 4.4 assists 1 1. His first injury was in Game 4 of the Clippers' second round against Utah Jazz. He missed the last eight playoff games, including the 4-2 loss of the Clippers to the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference finals.
Although he can't play, he still exists in the team. Lawrence frank, president of basketball operations, said: "Ke Huai is an extraordinary player and a tireless worker who is making progress every day." "We have many of the same goals, including building long-term relationships.