Leonard to re-debut for Raptors tonight

Kawhi Leonard will play in his first game tonight since returning to the Toronto Raptors.

Global News Toronto

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 9:24 PM

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Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points in 17 minutes during his re-debut win for the Toronto Raptors.
The Toronto Raptors defeated the New York Knicks 148-98 in Tuesday's pre-season exhibition contest.
Leonard was re-acquired via a permanent trade from the Los Angeles Clippers this past summer.

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Kawhi Leonard made his pre-season re-debut for the Toronto Raptors, scoring a game-high 21 points in a 148-98 win against the New York Knicks. Leonard added five rebounds in 17 first-half minutes before Toronto rested its starters early. Scottie Barnes contributed 19 points, while RJ Barrett chipped in 17 for the Raptors.

Leonard returned to Toronto via an offseason trade from the Los Angeles Clippers, where he spent seven seasons. The trade sent Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and multiple draft picks to Los Angeles following an NBA investigation. Toronto concludes its exhibition schedule with games against New York and Detroit.

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