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.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and his wife, Connie, are donating an initial $15 million in emergency funding for people affected by the deadly Los Angeles wildfires.

Lakers guard Austin Reaves pointed the finger at himself after the Lakers shockingly lost to the Mavericks on Tuesday.

NBA games are scheduled to return to wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles on Monday night, with the Clippers planning to resume their schedule when they host the Miami Heat and the Lakers set to host Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

This affiliate content is not influenced by our advertising relationships, but AP and Data Skrive might earn commissions from our partners’ links in this content.

Prediction for the NBA match which will take place on January 8. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will reportedly leave the team to tend to his family dealing with the wildfires raging across the city.

The Los Angeles Clippers are hoping Kawhi Leonard is nearing a return to the lineup after missing the first 34 games of the season.

Preview the Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers game with predictions, starting lineups, and the latest injury news.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard watches from the bench during the first quarter of an NBA ...

The game will honor the strength and spirit of Los Angeles as relief and recovery efforts begin for those impacted by the recent wildfires.