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Raptors keep Kawhi Leonard out against the Timberwolves with left knee swelling

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 25). Raptors keep Kawhi Leonard out against the Timberwolves with left knee swelling. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/raptors-keep-kawhi-leonard-out-against-the-timberwolves-with-left-knee-swelling/article_9abda156-5453-5b3f-8c8b-a2e99463eecb.html

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Kawhi Leonard missed the Toronto Raptors' game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to swelling in his left knee, causing an unexpected absence from the lineup. The team announced that Leonard had an effusion, and further medical testing would be conducted on Monday before determining when he will return to play. Leonard, a key player who helped Toronto win the NBA championship in 2019, has dealt with knee issues throughout his career and typically plays fewer than 53 games per regular season.

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Toronto Raptors star forward Kawhi Leonard missed Sunday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to swelling in his left knee, leading the Raptors to a loss by a score of 117-94. The injury announcement came just an hour before tip-off, with Coach Darko Rajakovic stating that further medical testing would determine Leonard’s timeline for return. Toronto's performance was hampered not only by Leonard's absence but also by the subpar play of Scottie Barnes, who went scoreless in his first NBA game since April 2023. Meanwhile, Minnesota's Anthony Edwards scored 26 points and LaMelo Ball contributed 15 points in limited minutes due to foul trouble, as the Timberwolves opened their home season with a win and maintained an undefeated record at 3-0.

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“Both articles describe the same Raptors vs. Timberwolves basketball game on October 26, 2026, including Kawhi Leonard's absence due to a left knee injury and Scottie Barnes' poor performance.”

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MINNEAPOLIS Raptors Toronto Toronto Raptors the Minnesota Timberwolves

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Leonard PERSON · 3× Raptors ORG · 2× Toronto ORG · 2× Darko Rajakovic PERSON · 1× Kawhi Leonard PERSON · 1× MINNEAPOLIS GPE · 1× Orlando GPE · 1× Timberwolves ORG · 1× Toronto Raptors ORG · 1× the Minnesota Timberwolves ORG · 1×

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Leonard, who returned this season to the Raptors after leading them to the NBA championship in 2019, had 16 points on 7-for-20 shooting in 28 minutes in Toronto’s victory at Washington on Friday.

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🔮 Coach Darko Rajakovic said after the 117-94 loss to the Timberwolves that Leonard would undergo further medical testing on Monday before his timeline for returning to action is determined.

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Raptors keep Kawhi Leonard out against the Timberwolves with left knee swelling · assertive framing

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Toronto Raptors star forward Kawhi Leonard was held out of the team’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night because of swelling in his left knee. asserted

Leonard → hold → knee

Leonard did not appear on the injury report for the Raptors until an hour before tipoff at Minnesota. asserted

Leonard → appear → Minnesota

The team announced he had an effusion, which is an abnormal buildup of excess fluid around the joint. asserted

which → announce → joint

Coach Darko Rajakovic said after the 117-94 loss to the Timberwolves that Leonard would undergo further medical testing on Monday before his timeline for returning to action is determined. asserted

timeline → say → action

Leonard, who returned this season to the Raptors after leading them to the NBA championship in 2019, had 16 points on 7-for-20 shooting in 28 minutes in Toronto’s victory at Washington on Friday. asserted

who → return → Friday

He had 23 points on 5-for-17 shooting in 24 minutes in the opening win at Chicago on Wednesday night. asserted

He → have → night

The 35-year-old, who spent the last seven seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers, has been hampered by knee trouble throughout his decorated 15-year career. asserted

who → spend → career

The seven-time All-Star has averaged just 53 games played per regular season since his debut with the San Antonio Spurs in 2011. asserted

Star → average → 2011