Clippers star Kawhi Leonard diagnosed with torn right meniscus: report

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Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard has reportedly suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee.

Leonard was on the court for the first two games of the Clippers first-round playoffs series against the Phoenix Suns, but a knee injury sidelined him for the final three games.

The No. 4-seeded Suns eliminated the No. 5-seeded Clippers from the playoffs in five games. Devin Booker's 47 points led Phoenix in scoring in Game 5 on Tuesday night.

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Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers dribbles during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center in Phoenix on April 16, 2023. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

With the effort, Booker broke Hall of Famer Charles Barkley’s franchise record for most 40-point games in Suns' playoff history.

Before the start of Game 5, Leonard was ruled out due to a sprained right knee.

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It is unclear when exactly Leonard suffered the knee injury during Game 1 vs. the Suns, but he appeared to play through whatever pain he was experiencing in Game 2. 

At some point afterward, his condition worsened, which forced him to watch the remainder of the playoff series from the bench.

Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers handles the ball against Torrey Craig, left, and Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of Game 2 of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Footprint Center in Phoenix on April 18, 2023.  (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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