What happened: Scottie Barnes spent offseason time in the gym with Kawhi Leonard ahead of the 2026-27 preseason. The sessions pair the two forwards as camp opens for the upcoming schedule.

Why it matters: The pairing drew early optimism after the trade as a two-way foundation. Barnes opened preseason with 15 points in the first quarter Tuesday on 6-of-7 shooting.

What to watch: Toronto remains scheduled for a preseason date, the next game look at the pairing.