Leonard set to sit out Clippers training drills

Los Angeles Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard will not participate in drills at training camp next week, as he recovers from the knee inflammation that plagued him during last season's playoffs.

Leonard played just two games in Los Angeles' first-round series with the Dallas Mavericks, who prevailed 4-2 and eventually went on to reach the NBA Finals. The Athletic reported Tuesday that Leonard then underwent a knee procedure during the offseason.

Even though the swelling in Leonard's knee has gone down "significantly", according to Clippers president Lawrence Frank, the team is still unsure if the 33-year-old will be good to go for Los Angeles' season opener against the Phoenix Suns on Oct 23.