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Meyers Leonard injured his ankle in a practice drill on Wednesday morning, rendering him unavailable for tonight’s game pitting the Trail Blazers against the Los Angeles Clippers. News today got grimmer for the 7’1 F/C, according to Mike Richman and Joe Freeman of The Oregonian.
Meyers Leonard, who sprained his right ankle yesterday at practice, was in a walking boot in the Blazers locker room.
— Mike Richman (@mikegrich) October 27, 2017
Meyers Leonard said he's not sure how much time he'll miss. But he called it the 2nd worst sprain in career, behind one his rookie year.
— Joe Freeman (@BlazerFreeman) October 27, 2017
Leonard has appeared in two games this season, averaging 5.5 points and 3.0 rebounds in 8.5 minutes per outing.