Suns, Clippers Reveal Injury Report: Kawhi Ruled Out

The Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers will play a double-header on Tuesday/Wednesday.

Mar 27, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots a foul / Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers have released their initial injury reports ahead of their Tuesday night clash at Footprint Center.

PHOENIX SUNS INJURY REPORT

OUT - Damion Lee (meniscus)
QUESTIONABLE - Jusuf Nurkic (right ankle sprain)

Lee has been out the entire season due to his meniscus injury. There was some hope that the shooter would return to the bench prior to the end of the regular season, though that might be a tough ask with four games remaining on the slate.

Nurkic temporarily exited Sunday's loss vs New Orleans with what appeared to be lower leg pain. Nurkic dealt with calf soreness last week and was briefly spotted with a bandage on his right calf before he ultimately resumed action without missing much time.

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS INJURY REPORT

OUT - Kawhi Leonard (knee inflammation), Josh Primo (ankle sprain)
QUESTIONABLE - Daniel Theis (left thumb sprain)

Leonard missed his fourth consecutive game due to the knee inflammation over the weekend. Leonard could return before the postseason begins, as Clippers coach Ty Lue dubbed him "day-by-day" and was considered to be "progressing" with the ailment.

Primo and Theis previously missed Sunday's battle against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Suns and Clippers are locked into a tight postseason battle, and their upcoming double-header could sway either team's postseason hopes. Los Angeles (currently No. 4 in the West) holds a four-game advantage over Phoenix.

Opening tip for Tuesday night is 7:00 PM Arizona time.