The Latest Breaking News from Kawhi Leonard

The star forward has missed substantial time over the past few years, and has played in just two of the Clippers’ nine games this season due to a lingering knee issue.

The stands weren't close to full Wednesday, this city's attention drawn more to the hometown Astros' World Series appearance than early November basketball. The loudest Toyota Center cheers were sparked between the third and fourth quarters by the scoreboard showing an Astros lead in Philadelphia.

If the #Rockets want to flip the result in Wednesday’s rematch with the Clippers in Houston, better defense on Paul George (35 points, 57.7% FG on Monday) is a clear priority.

The Rockets nearly beat the Clippers in Los Angeles, even with Jalen Green struggling (23.5%). A bounce-back performance could give them a better shot to win in Houston.

Warriors and Kings headline the five most surprising lineups—good and bad—to start the NBA season.

He is expected to miss the next two games.

Tyronn Lue eased to his seat, plopped down to do his pregame news conference before Monday night's game against the Houston Rockets and smiled. Before taking any questions, the Clippers coach offered this:

KJ Martin (23 points) and the Rockets had a golden opportunity to end their losing streak, but Paul George (35 points) and the host Clippers stormed back in Monday’s closing seconds.

The Clippers are without Kawhi Leonard and on a four-game losing streak, but they’re still solid favorites (-9.5) over the visiting Rockets on Monday night in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES — For too long, the Clippers have had a “wait ‘til next year” mindset. Wait for some player’s injury to heal, someone’s slump to pass, a young player to blossom.

The star forward underwent reconstructive surgery to repair the ACL in his right knee last year.