Sources: Kawhi leaves to join evacuated family

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard flew to Los Angeles to be with family that was evacuated because of the wildfires that have devastated the area, a source confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday.

The Clippers play at the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.

Tens of thousands have been evacuated because of the Palisades Fire, with more than 11,800 acres having burned in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles, according to ABC News. More than 1,000 structures are estimated to have been destroyed in the fire.

Leonard was set to play in his third game of the season against Denver. The Clippers star made his season debut against Atlanta on Jan. 4 after missing the start of the season with inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee.

He is averaging 10 points in 20 minutes per game.

The news of Leonard leaving the team to be with his family was first reported by NBA reporter Chris Haynes.