Leonard out at least a week with knee swelling
TORONTO – Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard will be out for at least one week due to swelling in his left knee.
Leonard was ruled out just an hour before Toronto’s 117-94 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday.
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The Raptors say he will undergo treatment and rehabilitation to address the swelling.
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The 35-year-old has averaged 19.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 steals, 1.5 assists and 0.5 blocks over two games this season.
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The two-time NBA Finals MVP was traded by the Los Angeles Clippers back to Toronto this past summer in a blockbuster deal.
Leonard was instrumental in the Raptors’ only NBA championship in 2019.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 27, 2026.
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