Bruce Bowen will not return to the Clippers’ local television broadcasts, people not authorized to speak publicly about the matter confirmed Monday.
Bowen, who was hired last summer to be an analyst alongside Ralph Lawler, wasn’t brought back after he made critical comments about Kawhi Leonard, the people said. Leonard could be an unrestricted free agent after next season and is a player believed to be high on the Clippers’ wish list.
Fox Sports West/Prime Ticket hired Bowen to replace longtime Clippers analyst Michael Smith. The decision to not bring Bowen back was made at the behest of the Clippers.