Load management is starting early in Toronto.
According to journalist Shams Charania, Kawhi Leonard will be sidelined indefinitely due to discomfort in his left knee.
Toronto’s Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss a period of weeks due to swelling in his left knee, sources tell ESPN. MRI on Leonard’s knee showed no structural damage, but sides will use the shorter term to ramp him back up after the stoppages during the offseason. https://t.co/DBAgI3v38D
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 27, 2026
Kawhi, who was traded from Los Angeles this summer and subsequently given a new contract, played just two official games for the Raptors before joining the injury list.
Both ended in victory, against the Washington Wizards and the Chicago Bulls respectively.
He has averaged 19.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in just over 26 minutes per game.
(Cover photo: Reuters)