{
  "id": 16528232,
  "title": "Raptors to miss Kawhi Leonard on Sunday night",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/raptors-to-miss-kawhi-leonard-on-sunday-night",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T22:11:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/raptors-miss-kawhi-leonard-sunday-221156742.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Toronto Raptors face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night, marking the start of what was an otherwise flawless season for both teams. However, Toronto now faces a significant challenge, with their key player Kawhi Leonard unable to play due to left knee swelling. This is Leonard's first absence of the season, following his appearances in the opening two games. Despite the setback, Leonard has been instrumental for Toronto, averaging 19.5 points and 7.5 rebounds. The Raptors have bolstered their roster with new additions like Allen Graves and Jamison Battle, who provide depth on the wings. Graves, drafted 19th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, has yet to make a significant impact, averaging 3.5 points and 3.5 rebounds in his first two games. Tip-off between the Raptors and Timberwolves is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EST.",
  "summary": "The Raptors will be without a key piece of their lineup on Sunday night.",
  "key_points": [
    "Toronto Raptors to miss Kawhi Leonard on Sunday night",
    "Leonard suffers left knee swelling, first absence of season",
    "Raptors bolster roster with Allen Graves and Jamison Battle"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}