LOS ANGELES -- Kawhi Leonard missed his fifth straight game Wednesday night against the Denver Nuggets , and the LA Clippers star will need more time before returning as he is dealing with a sprained right ankle, as well as a "significant" right foot sprain.

Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank revealed Wednesday that Leonard suffered the sprained foot when he injured his right ankle against the Heat on Nov. 3. He hasn't played since that game, in which he had 27 points in 37 minutes of a 120-119 loss.

"With Kawhi, it wasn't just an ankle sprain," Frank said. "He also had a significant sprain in his foot, as well. When he sprained his ankle, it kind of triggered a mechanism in his foot.

"He is making really good progress. We will continue to treat him. We w

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