Raptors keep Kawhi Leonard out against the Timberwolves with left knee swelling

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic speaks with Kawhi Leonard (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Toronto Raptors star forward Kawhi Leonard was held out of the team's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday because of swelling in his left knee.

Leonard did not appear on the injury report for the Raptors until an hour before tipoff at Minnesota.

Leonard, who returned this season to the Raptors after leading them to the NBA championship in 2019, had 16 points on 7-for-20 shooting in 28 minutes in Toronto's victory at Washington on Friday. He had 23 points on 5-for-17 shooting in 24 minutes in the opening win at Chicago on Wednesday nigjht.

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Raptors keep Kawhi Leonard out against the Timberwolves with left knee swelling

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic speaks with Kawhi Leonard (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Posted Sunday, October 25, 2026 4:49 pm

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Toronto Raptors star forward Kawhi Leonard was held out of the team's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday because of swelling in his left knee.

Leonard did not appear on the injury report for the Raptors until an hour before tipoff at Minnesota.

The 35-year-old, who spent the last seven seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers, has been hampered by knee trouble throughout his decorated 15-year career. The seven-time All-Star has averaged just 53 games played per regular season since his debut with the San Antonio Spurs in 2011.

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