Leonard Out with Ankle Injury; Ballmer Seeks Dismissal of Fraud Suit

Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is ruled out for Friday's game against the Raptors, marking his first absence since November 22. His next opportunity to play is Monday in Washington. Separately, Clippers owner Steve Ballmer's attorneys are seeking to dismiss a lawsuit alleging Ballmer participated in fraud by funneling money to Leonard through a defunct green banking company. Ballmer was named in the suit by former Aspiration employees, which alleges cap circumvention. The legal action aims to hold Ballmer accountable for the alleged financial misconduct.