Kawhi LeonardLos Angeles' season has been paused for now – the LA Clippers star has left the team to be with his family after he had to be evacuated due to the Los Angeles wildfires.
Leonard, who made his first two appearances of the 2024-25 season last week, is “retiring from the organization” as his loved ones deal with the aftermath of the fire, an insider said Chris Haynes.
The NBA champion purchased a mansion in the Pacific Palisades – an area devastated by the fires – for $17.1 million in 2021. The current condition of his house is currently unclear.
It is also unknown how long his absence will last.
As we previously reported, the NBA community has been impacted by the fires… with the Lakers' head coach JJ Redick reveals his Tuesday The family had to leave their home.
Leonard made his season debut on Saturday – his first game since recovering from a knee injury – and had 12 points, three rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes.
He also showed his performance on Monday and scored eight points, two rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes.