“Quellen haben mir bestätigt, dass Kawhi voraussichtlich etwa drei bis vier Wochen ausfallen wird. Das ist etwas länger, als viele erwartet oder gehofft hatten,” NBA-Insider Chris Haynes said in the broadcast The Association.
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard faces a multi-week absence due to swelling in his left knee, according to ESPN reporter Shams Charania cited by audimax.de. The team initially announced that Leonard would miss at least one week, while ESPN reporter Shams Charania indicated the recovery timeline could stretch across several weeks. Further reporting from NBA insider Chris Haynes extended that window to three to four weeks.
Knee Treatment and Rehabilitation Program Underway
The Raptors clarified that Leonard is not dealing with an acute structural injury in his left knee. Instead, the medical staff outlined a structured treatment and rehabilitation program specifically aimed at reducing the ongoing swelling. Leonard returned to Toronto this past summer through a high-profile transfer from the Los Angeles Clippers. Just before the start of the regular season, the front office signed him to a two-year contract extension worth $115 million.
Toronto Raptors 2026/27Kawhi Leonard | 2 | F pic.twitter.com/j0rU0UUjnn
Early Season Production and Roster Impact
Leonard has appeared in only two games this season for the Raptors. During those limited appearances, he averaged 19.5 points and 7.5 rebounds while playing fewer than 30 minutes per contest. A projected one-month absence deals a significant blow to a Toronto squad relying heavily on his production early in the schedule. Team officials remain hopeful that the rehabilitative regimen will allow him to return to full fitness once the recovery period concludes.
Keep reading
