Raptors coach Rajakovic leaves the door open a crack for Leonard to play against Heat
Rajakovic said most regulars will play against the Heat, while Leonard still has not taken part in full-contact drills.
- The Toronto Raptors conclude training camp at Laval University on Friday before facing the Miami Heat on Saturday at the Videotron Centre, though Raptor Kawhi Leonard's status remains unclear.
- Rajakovic expressed high expectations amid significant Eastern Conference roster shifts, with Giannis Antetokounmpo joining Miami and stars like LeBron James and Jaylen Brown moving to Philadelphia.
- Point guard Immanuel Quickley says he tries to emulate Leonard's two-way game, noting, 'He was the first person I saw as a two-way player,' mirroring the approach Leonard mastered with the Spurs.
- Rajakovic joked about Leonard's availability, saying, 'It's a day-to-day thing with Kawhi, but since he beat me today at one-on-one, maybe he will play,' while the team manages his workload carefully.
- Following Saturday's game, the Raptors continue training in British Columbia before facing the Los Angeles Clippers on Oct. 10 in Vancouver, giving Rajakovic the answers he seeks about the squad.
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Raptors coach Rajakovic leaves the door open a crack for Leonard to play against Heat
QUÉBEC - The Toronto Raptors held their final practice at Laval University on Friday before opening their pre-season against the Miami Heat.
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