Clippers star Kawhi Leonard sidelined indefinitely to begin season

INGLEWOOD — Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will be sidelined indefinitely because of his chronically injured right knee, the team confirmed Thursday.

With the regular season opener just six days away, the six-time All Star is in the midst of rehabilitating the knee that became inflamed during Team USA’s pre-Olympics training camp in Las Vegas. He has not taken part in any team drills during the preseason and won’t for the foreseeable future.

Coach Tyronn Lue said Leonard looked good...