Kawhi Leonard back in Raptors lineup in preseason play

Has 9 points in his first stint back

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 53m1 min read

Kawhi Leonard is already COOKING in Toronto 🤯🔥 He’s BACK in the Raptors lineup for the first time since 2019 🦖 (via @N Via @YahooSports on X

What happened: Leonard is making his first Toronto appearance since 2019. Toronto holds a 42-22 lead with the game in progress and he has added 4 rebounds.

Why it matters: The gap dates to 2019, making this opening stint a checkpoint for his second Toronto tenure. His early involvement gives a live read on workload as camp moves forward.

By the numbers: Kawhi Leonard: 9 PTS, 4 REB

What to watch: Watch how long his opening stint lasts and how his minutes build from here.

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@YahooSports 2026-10-13T23:41:31.366701+00:00

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