Kawhi Leonard Faces Weeks Out as Knee Swelling Sidelines Him Again

WHO:

Newsweek - Kawhi Leonard is a veteran forward for the Toronto Raptors.

Newsweek - Stephen A. Smith criticized Leonard after the injury news.

Pro Football Network - NBA fans and commentators reacted to Leonard’s injury update.

RealGM Basketball - Leonard and the Toronto Raptors are involved in a two-year, $115 million contract extension.

RealGM Basketball - Leonard previously tore the ACL and meniscus in his right knee.

WHAT:

Newsweek - Leonard issued a public statement following news of his latest injury.

NY Post - Leonard’s return to Toronto was disrupted by another injury.

Newsweek - Leonard suffered another setback shortly after the NBA season began.

Pro Football Network - Leonard is expected to miss multiple weeks because of swelling in his left knee.

RealGM Basketball - An MRI showed no structural damage in Leonard’s left knee; the team plans to rest him before gradually ramping up his activity.

RealGM Basketball - In two games with Toronto, Leonard averaged 19.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 25.8 minutes.

RealGM Basketball - Leonard played 65 games last season and was selected to an All-NBA team.

WHERE:

NY Post - Leonard’s return was to Toronto.

RealGM Basketball - Leonard joined Toronto after being traded from the Los Angeles Clippers.

WHEN:

Newsweek - The setback occurred one week into the NBA season.

RealGM Basketball - Leonard signed a two-year, $115 million extension with the Raptors in September following his trade from the Clippers.

WHY:

RealGM Basketball - Leonard is expected to miss time because of swelling in his left knee; the MRI found no structural damage.

HOW:

RealGM Basketball - The Raptors plan to give Leonard rest before ramping up his activity again.

Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss multiple weeks with swelling in his left knee, disrupting his return to the Toronto Raptors shortly after the season began. An MRI found no structural damage, and the team plans to rest him before gradually increasing his activity. Leonard, who joined Toronto from the Los Angeles Clippers and signed a two-year, $115 million extension, issued a public statement after the injury news, prompting criticism from Stephen A. Smith and reactions from fans and commentators.