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Kawhi Leonard to miss Raptors game vs. Lakers with knee swelling

After sitting out Sunday’s game between the Toronto Raptors and Minnesota Timberwolves because of knee swelling, Kawhi Leonard “is expected to miss a period of weeks due to swelling in his left knee,” according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “MRI on…

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 9:26 PM
Kawhi Leonard to miss Raptors game vs. Lakers with knee swelling
Key Things to Know
  • Kawhi Leonard will miss the Toronto Raptors' upcoming game against the Los Angeles Lakers due to knee swelling.
  • Leonard is expected to miss several weeks, though an MRI revealed no structural damage to his left knee.
  • The injury also rules Leonard out of Monday's matchup against his former team, the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss multiple weeks due to swelling in his left knee, ruling him out of the Toronto Raptors' upcoming game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. ESPN's Shams Charania reported that an MRI revealed no structural damage, but the team will use the time to ramp Leonard back up following offseason stoppages.

The absence also prevents Leonard from facing his former team, the Los Angeles Clippers, at Intuit Dome the following Monday. Through his first two appearances this season, Leonard averaged 19.5 points and 7.5 rebounds while shooting 32.4% from the field before sitting out a 117-94 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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