Raptors rule out Kawhi Leonard vs. Timberwolves due to knee swelling
Toronto announced forward Kawhi Leonard will miss Sunday’s game against Minnesota because of left‑knee swelling, a decision made an hour before tip‑off.
Key points
- Leonard was ruled out of the Sunday matchup with the Timberwolves due to left knee swelling.
- The decision was communicated to the team an hour before tip‑off.
- Leonard was acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers and played the first two games of the season for Toronto.
- He averaged 19.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.5 steals in those games, helping the Raptors maintain the league’s second‑best defense.
- Leonard has a history of knee injuries but appeared in 65 games for the Clippers last season.
Raptors Rule Out Kawhi Leonard vs. Timberwolves Due to Knee Swelling
The Toronto Raptors announced that forward Kawhi Leonard will not play in the Sunday matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves because of left knee swelling.
The decision was communicated an hour before tip‑off.
Leonard was acquired in an off‑season trade from the Los Angeles Clippers and appeared in the Raptors' first two games of the season against the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards.
In those games he averaged 19.5 points on 32.4 percent shooting from the field and 28.6 percent from three‑point range, added 7.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 3.5 steals per contest.
His contributions helped Toronto maintain the league’s second‑best defense through the first week of the season.
Leonard has a history of knee injuries but played in 65 games for the Clippers last season and earned second‑team All‑NBA honors.
During his first stint with Toronto in 2018‑19, he missed 22 regular‑season games but was part of the franchise’s 2019 championship.
Your questions, answered
Why is Kawhi Leonard not playing against the Timberwolves?
He is dealing with left knee swelling, which led the Raptors to rule him out an hour before tip‑off.
How did Leonard perform in his first two games with Toronto?
He averaged 19.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 3.5 steals while shooting 32.4% from the field.
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