Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have been ruled out of the Los Clippers game against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday due to NBA safety and health protocols.
The two stars did not join the team during their flight to Atlanta on Monday, sources told ESPN.
The Clippers will be left without their top two players and starting point Patrick Beverley (right knee pain) as they lead a seven-win streak in Atlanta for the start of a six-game trip.
Depending on the extent of NBA protocols, Leonard or George could join the team on this trip, sources said.
Leonard, George and Beverley played during Sunday’s 108-100 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, George was left out for the last four more 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 been playing 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 enjoys a recovery season, averaging 23.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.4 assists.