Kawhi Leonard has been labeled day-to-day for a non-injury-related issue and has not yet taken part in contact drills. He is unlikely to play in Toronto's preseason opener Saturday against Miami.
What happened
Leonard was listed as day-to-day on the Raptors' injury report issued Saturday at 5:41 p.m. ET, with the issue marked not injury related. No previous status was listed for him. Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports that Leonard has yet to participate in contact drills and is unlikely to play in Toronto's preseason opener Saturday against Miami. The report lists an expected return date of Oct. 10.
What it means for the Raptors
Toronto opens its preseason schedule Saturday at 7 p.m. ET against Miami on NBA TV, and Leonard is unlikely to be available. Last season he averaged 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 32.1 minutes over 65 games, but the Raptors have no regular-season games to weigh with or without him since the 2026-27 season has not started and Toronto is 0-0. Without him on the floor, the minutes have gone to Brandon Ingram (33.8 per game, 21.5 points), Scottie Barnes (33.5, 18.1), Immanuel Quickley (31.9, 16.4) and RJ Barrett (30.3, 19.3), with Jakob Poeltl, Jamal Shead, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles also seeing time.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Leonard's status changes as Toronto moves through its preseason slate. The report lists an expected return date of Oct. 10, which would put him in line for Toronto's remaining preseason games before the regular season begins. Leonard has not yet taken part in contact drills, so his practice participation over the coming days will be the next marker to track.
Is Kawhi Leonard playing vs Heat?
Leonard is listed as day-to-day for a non-injury-related issue and is unlikely to play in Toronto's preseason opener Saturday against Miami, according to Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca.
When will Kawhi Leonard be back?
The injury report lists an expected return date of Oct. 10.