Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers will be out indefinitely due to right knee inflammation, missing the start of the 2024-25 NBA season. Leonard has struggled with knee issues since tearing his ACL in 2021, and despite rehabilitation efforts, the inflammation has persisted. Clippers' management, including assistant coach Brian Shaw, emphasizes patience, focusing on Leonard's long-term health. The team faces challenges without Leonard and Paul George, who left in the offseason, but players like James Harden and Terance Mann are expected to step up. Leonard's absence was anticipated as he missed the preseason and did not participate in contact drills during training camp. The Clippers aim to manage his knee condition to ensure his sustained participation throughout the season.