Per Shams Charania, Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard will miss “a period of weeks” with left knee swelling. “An MRI on Leonard’s knee showed no structural damage, but both sides will use the time to ramp up Leonard. The 35-year-old…
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss several weeks due to left knee swelling, according to Shams Charania. The injury creates a timely advantage for the Milwaukee Bucks, who are scheduled to face the Raptors in their NBA Cup opener on November 6. An MRI revealed no structural damage, though team officials plan to use this recovery window to ramp up the 35-year-old veteran.
The swelling affects Leonard's left knee rather than his right knee, which previously required multiple surgeries. Leonard addressed fans in a statement, noting his frustration over the missed time while affirming his commitment to return at full strength. His absence comes following an atypical offseason delay tied to an NBA investigation into the LA Clippers.
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