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Kawhi Leonard scratched late for Timberwolves-Raptors with swelling in left knee

The Raptors announced Leonard as a late scratch.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports
Kawhi Leonard scratched late for Timberwolves-Raptors with swelling in left knee
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Kawhi Leonard: What Happened

Yahoo Sports reported on Sunday, October 25, 2026 in a story involving Kawhi Leonard, Timberwolves-Raptors, Raptors. Here is how the report opens:

The Raptors announced Leonard as a late scratch. The swelling is not in the same knee that’s required reconscructive surgery.

— Yahoo Sports

It is one of many NBA stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on National Basketball Association and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: Kawhi Leonard scratched late for Timberwolves-Raptors with swelling in left knee
  • Who’s involved: Kawhi Leonard, Timberwolves-Raptors and Raptors
  • League: NBA
  • First reported: Sunday, October 25, 2026 by Yahoo Sports

Background: National Basketball Association

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada). The NBA is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is considered the premier basketball league in the world. The league is headquartered in New York City and Secaucus, New Jersey.

The NBA was created on August 3, 1949, with the merger of the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and the National Basketball League (NBL).

Text from Wikipedia’s National Basketball Association article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What’s Next for Kawhi Leonard

For fans following Kawhi Leonard, the next things to watch are the injury updates, trade rumors, standings and NBA Cup. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with Kawhi Leonard?

The Raptors announced Leonard as a late scratch. The swelling is not in the same knee that’s required reconscructive surgery. Yahoo Sports reported the story on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

Who reported this NBA story?

Yahoo Sports first reported it on Sunday, October 25, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related NBA news.

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