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Leonard Starts Return Process Following Knee Treatment
Raptors forward moves forward after addressing swelling in his left knee and will receive a progress update in one week.
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Current Status
Kawhi Leonard has finished treatment for swelling in his left knee and has started working toward a return in Toronto. The team will share an update on his progress in one week, which could allow him to play again as soon as Nov. 11 against Boston. The 35-year-old appeared in just two regular-season games before the issue sidelined him.
Season Performance
In those two games, Leonard averaged 19.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.5 steals. An MRI performed last month showed no structural damage to the knee.
Background and Contract
This marks Leonard's first season back with the Raptors after a trade from the LA Clippers during the offseason, which followed the end of his six seasons there. He signed a two-year, $115 million contract extension after the deal. Leonard previously spent one season in Toronto, helping the club win its only NBA championship in 2019 before departing for the Clippers as a free agent. He has dealt with prior right knee problems that required multiple surgeries involving the meniscus and ACL.
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