Kawhi Leonard sidelined by knee swelling after brief return to Raptors

Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors is expected to miss multiple weeks due to swelling in his left knee. After a short stint in his second season with the Raptors, during which he played only two games, Leonard averages 19.5 points and 7.5 rebounds but struggles with shooting accuracy. His recent injury comes as he seeks to move on from a controversial tenure with the Los Angeles Clippers, where the franchise was penalized for salary-cap violations involving Leonard. An MRI confirmed no structural damage, and he will undergo treatment and rehabilitation before being re-evaluated in a week.

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