The Toronto Raptors have pushed back Kawhi Leonard’s return timeline. In an update issued Tuesday, November 10, the team said the seven-time All-Star will miss at least one more week while he continues reconditioning after treatment for swelling in his left knee. This is a new status update, not a repeat of the initial injury announcement. It also means the next evaluation should not be confused with a guaranteed date for Leonard to play again.
Leonard has been out since Toronto scratched him shortly before its October 25 game against Minnesota. The Raptors reported last week that treatment to address the swelling was complete and that he had begun the process of preparing to return to the floor. Tuesday’s announcement makes clear he needs more time. Through his first two appearances this season, Leonard averaged 19.5 points and 7.5 rebounds while shooting 32.4 percent from the field. He returned to Toronto this season after playing for the Los Angeles Clippers.
The delay creates another challenge for a Raptors team still working to establish continuity around its key players. Leonard remains a proven scorer and defender when available, but Toronto must plan its upcoming rotations without assuming his next checkup will produce an immediate return. For now, the most important distinction is between encouraging progress in treatment and actual clearance to compete. Reuters reported the Raptors’ November 10 update.