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Kawhi Leonard is sidelined for weeks due to swelling in his left knee, the Toronto Raptors have confirmed. The team has not provided a specific timeline for his return, stating only that he is receiving treatment outside of Toronto and will be re-evaluated in seven days. Leonard, who was traded from the LA Clippers to Toronto in September after a months-long delay due to an NBA investigation, missed two games and was absent from the bench during the Raptors' win over Orlando. Head coach Darko Rajakovic said the team has no exact return date and emphasized that the plan depends on how Leonard responds to treatment.
Reports from ESPN's Shams Charania and NBA on Prime's Chris Haynes indicate Leonard could be out for three to four weeks, but the Raptors have not confirmed this. Leonard, a two-time NBA champion, returned to Toronto this offseason amid family preferences and championship aspirations. The team faces a challenging stretch, including a road trip to Los Angeles, without their star forward.
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