Kawhi Leonard has stepped away from the Clippers to be with members of his family, who were forced to evacuate their homes with the inferno raging across southern California, according to multiple reports on Wednesday. Leonard will miss a matchup in Denver after flying back to Los Angeles.

Leonard, who bought a house in Pacific Palisades in 2021, was set to play in his third game of the season on Wednesday night in Denver.

The star forward will step away from the team to attend this family affected by devastating Southern California fires.

The Clippers upgraded the six-time All-Star from out to questionable Friday night, indicating he is set to return to the lineup for the first time since April 26.

I’m taking my time,” says Leonard, who has played 61 minutes in three games since his season debut. “I done that in the past and it led me on the bench, so I’m good where I’m at.”

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