NBA·INJURY·October 27, 2026 11:39 AM ET

Charania: Kawhi Leonard expected to miss weeks with knee swelling

An MRI showed no structural damage.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 19h1 min read

Addressed at the top of the Zach Lowe Show yesterday: https://t.co/V6e39todoV Via @ZachLowe_NBA on X

What happened: Leonard missed Sunday's game and remains listed day-to-day.

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Why it matters: A weeks-long absence would leave his team without a scorer who entered Sunday averaging 19.5 points.

By the numbers: Leonard entered Sunday averaging 19.5 points and 3.5 steals.

What to watch: Upcoming injury reports will clarify his availability.

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