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NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Nets, Egor Demin, Lakers

Raptors The Raptors have a better idea of how long they’ll be without Kawhi Leonard. It still amounts to a considerable stretch. The expectation is that Leonard will miss approximately three or four weeks with swelling in his left knee…

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 7:36 PM
NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Nets, Egor Demin, Lakers
Key Things to Know
  • Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss three to four weeks for the Raptors due to left knee swelling.
  • Nets guard Egor Demin will miss at least four games after being diagnosed with a right leg bone bruise.
  • Ja'Kobe Walter moved into Toronto's starting lineup, with Allen Graves and Kyle Anderson also in line for minutes.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss approximately three to four weeks for the Toronto Raptors due to swelling in his left knee, according to Chris Haynes. While imaging revealed no acute injury, Toronto will reevaluate the forward in one week. Meanwhile, Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin will be sidelined for at least four games after being diagnosed with a bone bruise in his right leg suffered against Boston.

Elsewhere, the Los Angeles Lakers responded to allowing 136 points against Portland by holding the Los Angeles Clippers to 87 points. Jarred Vanderbilt contributed seven rebounds in 21 minutes during his first appearance following four straight DNPs, drawing praise from teammate Collin Sexton as the Lakers won despite missing Luka Doncic and Ziaire Williams.

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