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Kawhi Leonard and Paul George were excluded from the LA Clippers’ game against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday due to NBA health and safety protocols.
The two stars did not join the team on its flight to Atlanta on Monday, sources told ESPN.
The Clippers will be without their top two players and starting point goalie Patrick Beverley (right knee pain) as they go on to a seven-game winning streak in Atlanta for the start of a six-game road trip.
Depending on the extent of NBA protocols, Leonard or George could potentially join the team on this trip, sources say.
Leonard, George and Beverley played in Sunday’s 108-100 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, George was sidelined the last four minutes with hamstring strain and Beverley did not play in the second half due to a knee injury.
Beverley also did not make the trip to Atlanta, sources said.
Leonard has played his best basketball of the season, averaging 32.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals in the Clippers’ last three wins.
George is enjoying a rebounding season, averaging 23.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.4 assists.
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