Kawhi Leonard out for Raptors against Timberwolves due to knee swelling
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 10:27 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out for the Toronto Raptors' matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 25, 2026, due to swelling in his left knee. The team announced this late scratch shortly before the game was scheduled to begin. Leonard's knee irritation is not related to his previous reconstructive surgery on the right knee. This marks his first absence of the season after he participated in the Raptors' first two games. The Raptors hope the swelling does not persist, allowing Leonard to return to action soon.
- •Raptors announce Leonard's late scratch due to knee swelling.
- •Swelling is not related to previous knee surgeries.
- •Leonard averaged 19.5 points and 7.5 rebounds in first two games.
- •Tip-off against the Timberwolves was scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EST.
- 11:18 PMESPN NBA — Raptors' Leonard to miss game vs. Wolves with knee swelling
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — Kawhi Leonard scratched late for Timberwolves-Raptors with swelling in left knee
- 10:11 PMYahoo Sports — Raptors to miss Kawhi Leonard on Sunday night
"The Raptors announced Leonard as a late scratch. The swelling is not in the same knee that’s required reconscructive surgery.
"Raptors star Kawhi Leonard is out for Sunday night's game against the Timberwolves due to left knee swelling.
"The Raptors will be without a key piece of their lineup on Sunday night.
Sources
External links- ESPN NBAOct 25, 2026, 11:18 PMRaptors' Leonard to miss game vs. Wolves with knee swelling
Raptors star Kawhi Leonard is out for Sunday night's game against the Timberwolves due to left knee swelling.
- Yahoo SportsOct 25, 2026, 10:20 PMKawhi Leonard scratched late for Timberwolves-Raptors with swelling in left knee
The Raptors announced Leonard as a late scratch. The swelling is not in the same knee that’s required reconscructive surgery.
- Yahoo SportsOct 25, 2026, 10:11 PMRaptors to miss Kawhi Leonard on Sunday night
The Raptors will be without a key piece of their lineup on Sunday night.
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