Why Kawhi Leonard isn't playing tonight for Clippers vs. Hawks with new injury update

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The Los Angeles Clippers continue to play without Kawhi Leonard.

The latest game with Leonard on the sideline will be Monday night at home against the Atlanta Hawks.

The Hawks are shorthanded, too. Star guard Trae Young is sidelined, likely until the end of November.

The Clippers will be hoping to get Leonard back sooner than that.

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Why isn't Kawhi Leonard playing tonight?

Leonard remains out with an injury.

He's dealing with an ankle sprain, according to the Clippers.

Leonard came into the night averaging 24.3 points per game this season, and that average won't change until Leonard returns to the floor.

When is Kawhi Leonard coming back?

Leonard is set to miss "the next few games."

That's what Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said on Saturday.

The Hawks game on Monday night will be Leonard's fourth consecutive absence.

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