The first bomb of the post-Woj era has been completed!

Back in the offseason, Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard He will undergo knee surgery and is expected to start training camp on a limited basis, The Athletic's Shams Charania reported Monday night. (Related article: Toronto Raptors finally retire Vince Carter's jersey number 15, four years overdue: Report)

At this time, details of the surgery and a timeline for his recovery are unknown. The team said he will be limited and only able to participate in “knee strengthening” once fall camp begins. The team also said they are “optimistic” about Leonard's recovery. It is unclear whether he will be fully ready to play at the start of the season or if he will miss any games. The Clippers will be ready to go when the season begins. October 23 When they play against the Phoenix Suns.

During last season's playoffs, Leonard missed Los Angeles' final three games because of a knee injury. At the end of the summer, he was selected for the U.S. men's basketball team for the 2024 Paris Olympics and was in training camp to start his path to a gold medal. But he was left out, and now it's clear why.

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard underwent offseason knee surgery, sources said. TranslatorThe team announced today that Leonard will only be strengthening his knee before the start of Clippers training camp, but team officials remain optimistic about his recovery. pic.twitter.com/VtCvlBEhPf

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 25, 2024

Lawrence Frank had this to say about Kawhi Leonard's status: “The swelling in his right knee has gone down significantly. It's almost healed. … He's going to be held back from drills.” [in training camp] We will strive to strengthen it.”

— Justin Russo (@FlyByKnite) September 24, 2024

This could come to nothing or it could mean a lot of changes in the Western Conference. We'll see how it goes.