Kawhi Leonard (knee) is “doing well” as he continues his injury recovery, with Toronto set to give a new update on Tuesday.
The Toronto Raptors are continuing to let Kawhi Leonard recover behind the scenes from his knee complications.
Speaking to the media before their Sunday road showcase against the Los Angeles Lakers, head coach Darko Rajakovic announced that the NBA superstar is “doing well” amid his ongoing absence from the Raptors.
Added by the Serbian coach, the next update on Leonard’s condition, progress, and injury will be given on Tuesday (h/t Sportsnet’s Blake Murphy).
Kawhi Leonard dealing with significant knee injury, away from Raptors to recover
Kawhi Leonard has been experiencing swelling in his left knee, prompting the Toronto Raptors to sideline him at the start of this new NBA season.
After it was initially announced that Leonard would miss at least a week, NBA insider Chris Haynes revealed that the superstar could be out for three to four weeks.
In order to hasten his recovery, Leonard reportedly left the Raptors’ camp to seek treatment away from the team. While there is no structural damage, the two-time Finals MVP is undeniably nursing a significant knee injury.
Leonard has appeared in only two games so far this season for Toronto, averaging 19.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 26.0 minutes per game. He reunited with the Raptors this past offseason via a blockbuster trade with the LA Clippers, subsequently signing a two-year, $115 million contract extension.
With Leonard’s status still up in the air, the Raptors will continue to rely on Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and Ja’Kobe Walter in leading their wing slate.
Toronto holds a 3-2 record entering Sunday’s game against the LA Lakers.
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