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Kawhi Leonard sidelined with knee injury, which means he'll miss his return to Clippers' Intuit Dome
The star forward will undergo treatment and rehab after an MRI found no acute injury, and he is expected to miss Toronto's next four games.
- The Toronto Raptors announced on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, that Kawhi Leonard will miss at least one week with swelling in his left knee. An MRI "revealed no acute injury," though the team will reevaluate his status in seven days.
- Knee swelling poses a recurring challenge for the 35-year-old forward, given his extensive injury history. While the team remains optimistic about his recovery, his durability remains a primary concern for the organization this season.
- Head coach Darko Rajakovic must now adjust the rotation, relying on core players Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, and R.J. Barrett to provide necessary scoring. The team aims to remain competitive in the Eastern Conference during Leonard's absence.
- Missing the team's lone game against the Clippers at the Intuit Dome on November 2, 2026, Leonard will be sidelined. This absence forces the Raptors to face his former team without their star forward.
- Toronto hosts the Orlando Magic for a two-game series beginning Wednesday, aiming to capitalize on their bench depth. The team's immediate success depends on whether they can maintain defensive intensity while managing Leonard's recovery timeline.
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Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard Put on Notice After Knee Injury
Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto was supposed to mark a new chapter in his NBA career. After seven seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers, the two-time NBA champion rejoined the Raptors with championship experience and hopes of helping the franchise compete in the Eastern Conference. However, the reunion has already encountered an early setback. Swelling […]
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