Raptors' Leonard to miss game vs. Wolves with knee swelling
Raptors star Kawhi Leonard is out for Sunday night's game against the Timberwolves due to left knee swelling.
Raptors' Leonard: What Happened
ESPN reported on Sunday, October 25, 2026 in a story involving Raptors' Leonard, Kawhi Leonard, Timberwolves du. Here is how the report opens:
Raptors star Kawhi Leonard is out for Sunday night's game against the Timberwolves due to left knee swelling.
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: Raptors' Leonard to miss game vs. Wolves with knee swelling
- Who’s involved: Raptors' Leonard, Kawhi Leonard, Timberwolves du and Wolves
- League: NBA
- First reported: Sunday, October 25, 2026 by ESPN
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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Raptors' Leonard?
Raptors star Kawhi Leonard is out for Sunday night's game against the Timberwolves due to left knee swelling. ESPN reported the story on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
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ESPN first reported it on Sunday, October 25, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related NBA news.
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