Kawhi Leonard injury update comes with unfortunate caveat

Kawhi Leonard has rejoined the Toronto Raptors ahead of a two-game homestand, but he has not yet been cleared for on-court activity due to a left knee injury. According to Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports, the star forward has already missed the Raptors' past seven games and does not appear close to making an immediate return to the court.

Leonard played in Toronto's first two games of the season, averaging 19.5 points and 7.5 rebounds, before being sidelined. He rejoined the Raptors during the offseason following a trade from the LA Clippers, returning to the franchise he led to the 2019 NBA championship.