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Kawhi Leonard will not play in Raptors' preseason game vs. Clippers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 12:53 AM

Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Kawhi Leonard will not play in Raptors' preseason game vs. Clippers

Summary

Kawhi Leonard will miss the Toronto Raptors' preseason game against the LA Clippers on October 10 in Vancouver. Leonard has been gradually returning to on-court activity, participating in individual drills and his first live practice on October 9. He remains a limited participant in training camp. Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic confirmed Leonard is progressing well in preparation for the season. This is the Raptors' second preseason game in Canada, having played the Miami Heat earlier in Quebec City.

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Key Details

•Leonard not playing against his former team, the Clippers.
•He participated in his first live practice on October 9.
•Raptors played Miami Heat on October 3 in Quebec City.
•Coaching staff says Leonard is feeling well and ramping up.
•Regular season begins with potential matchups against the Clippers.

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12:53 AMYahoo Sports — Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard to miss preseason game vs. Clippers

What they're saying

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The Toronto Raptors are set to play a preseason game against the LA Clippers this weekend in Vancouver, but their superstar will not be playing as he continues to ramp up his on-court activity. Kawhi Leonard, who has been a limited participant in Raptors training camp, but has been brought along slowly, will not play in Saturday evening’s preseason […] The post Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard to miss preseason game vs. Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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