{
  "id": 18052201,
  "title": "Raptors’ Leonard begins return-to-play process, will be re-evaluated in one week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/raptors-leonard-begins-return-to-play-process-will-be-re-evaluated-in",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-04T01:42:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/11/03/raptors-leonard-begins-return-to-play-process-will-be-re-evaluated-in-one-week/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After a seven-year stint with the Los Angeles Clippers, Kawhi Leonard has returned to the Toronto Raptors, beginning his return-to-play process after experiencing a minor setback with left knee swelling. The seven-time all-NBA selection has only played two games so far, with his next phase expected to involve reconditioning, bringing him back to the court by the week of November 16. Leonard has missed 10 games since suffering from the knee problem on October 25. The Raptors traded for Leonard in a deal that included Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, and future picks, in exchange for him. Leonard signed a two-year, $115 million contract extension with the Raptors through the 2028-29 season. His performance with the Raptors has been mixed, with mixed results in the two games he has played so far, averaging 19.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.5 steals, but shooting just 32.4% from the field. Despite his injury history, the Raptors are confident in Leonard's ability to deliver elite-level performance, buoyed by his strong season last year with the Clippers.",
  "summary": "‘Kawhi Leonard, The Sequel’ has been as advertised, if not as hoped for the Toronto Raptors. At least so far. The seven-time all-NBA selection has played just two games in his return to his championship-stomping grounds in Toronto after a seven-year sojourn in Los Angeles. It will be a little while longer before Leonard plays […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Kawhi Leonard begins return-to-play process after knee swelling",
    "Expected re-evaluation in one week, reconditioning phase ahead",
    "Raptors acquired Leonard in trade for Brandon Ingram and other assets"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/18052201.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Raptors’ Leonard finishes swollen knee treatment, begins return to play ‘process’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/raptors-leonard-finishes-swollen-knee-treatment-begins-return-to-play",
        "published": "2026-11-04T00:19:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Raptors’ Leonard completes swollen knee treatment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/raptors-leonard-completes-swollen-knee-treatment",
        "published": "2026-11-04T00:20:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}