Kawhi Leonard scores 21 in Raptors preseason debut

Toronto leads New York 95-55 in live preseason play

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Kawhi Leonard is introduced by the Toronto Raptors for the first time in 2026. 🎥 @JustEsBaraheni https://t.co/SLAAKbpOT Via @TheAthletic on X

What happened: Toronto introduced Leonard for the first time in 2026 against New York in preseason play. He has 21 points and 5 rebounds, the game high, with Toronto ahead 95-55 in live play.

Why it matters: The appearance follows a stalled agreement sending Leonard to Toronto and a missed preseason game in Vancouver. It gives the reshaped Toronto camp its first game action with Leonard ahead of the 2026-27 season.

By the numbers: Kawhi Leonard: 21 PTS (game high), 5 REB, 0 AST. Score: New York Knicks 55, Toronto Raptors 95, in progress.

What to watch: Toronto continues its preseason schedule with Leonard's minutes and conditioning to track toward the opener.

Sources

@TheAthletic 2026-10-14T00:31:37.603264+00:00

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