Raptors Keep Leonard Out Against Timberwolves with Left Knee Swelling
- On Sunday, Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard was ruled out as a late scratch for the road game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to left knee swelling.
- The 35-year-old Leonard returned to the Raptors this offseason in a trade involving Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick, marking an inauspicious start to his new multi-year contract extension.
- Through two games, the seven-time All-Star averaged 19.5 points and 7.5 rebounds, though he shot just 32.4% from the field and made 4 of 14 three-point attempts.
- While previous major injuries in 2021 and 2023 involved his right knee, Leonard has experienced recurring issues with both knees throughout his 15-year career, including left knee irritation last season with the Clippers.
- There is no indication the absence was maintenance-related, as the game was not part of a back-to-back, making this Leonard's first missed game since returning to the team.
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Raptors keep Leonard out against Timberwolves with left knee swelling
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Toronto Raptors star forward Kawhi Leonard was held out of the team's NBA game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday because of swelling in his left knee. Leonard did not appear on the injury report for the Raptors until an ho...
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