Kawhi Leonard Knee Injury Sidelines Toronto Raptors Forward After Shortened Preseason
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard is sidelined for at least a week due to swelling in his left knee, missing the start of the NBA season just a month after re-joining the franchise. According to a report by ran.joyn.de, an MRI exam ruled out structural damage, leaving the two-time NBA champion’s immediate return dependent on a follow-up evaluation.
Knee Swelling Halts Leonard After September Return From Los Angeles Clippers
The latest setback creates an unexpected hurdle for the veteran forward, who officially returned to the Canadian franchise in mid-September after a stint with the Los Angeles Clippers. Leonard acknowledged the frustration of missing court time in a statement published on X, stating that he’s back to fight with the team and focused on getting 100 percent healthy. He also mentioned appreciating the love from Toronto since his return and that he’ll be back soon. The physical issue disrupts what already stood as an abbreviated training period following his late-summer club transition.
NBA Salary Cap Investigation Delayed September Roster Move
The current medical absence follows a turbulent administrative path that briefly stalled Leonard’s arrival in Toronto. The league office placed the trade on hold during the summer while investigators probed whether the Clippers had bypassed salary cap regulations regarding compensation arrangements for the player. League officials cleared the transaction only after concluding their review, allowing the seven-time All-Star to complete his move north. Leonard previously delivered the franchise its sole NBA championship during the 2018-2019 season.
Medical Staff Will Re-Examine Leonard's Left Knee
Medical staff plan to re-examine Leonard’s left knee after the initial seven-day recovery window concludes.
The Raptors say Kawhi Leonard will be sidelined for at least one week to address swelling in his left knee.The team says medical imaging revealed no acute injury. pic.twitter.com/rIsq5Xl8b7
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