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Kawhi Leonard expected to make Raptors preseason debut against Knicks
Kawhi Leonard is expected to play for Toronto against New York in a preseason game.
It would be his first appearance for the Raptors since returning to the team.
Leonard, a former NBA Finals MVP, is expected to take the court after training camp.
The matchup would give Toronto its first game look at Leonard since his return.
Preseason games take place before the regular season begins.
The Raptors’ next step is to see Leonard play against the Knicks, though the sources do not give further details.
Kawhi Leonard is expected to make his Toronto Raptors debut in a preseason game against the New York Knicks.
The game is described as Leonard’s first appearance with Toronto since returning to the franchise.
The expected appearance would give the Raptors their first game look at Leonard after training camp.
- Who
- Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors.
- What
- Leonard is expected to make his Raptors debut in a preseason game against the New York Knicks.
- When
- Tomorrow, according to Sportando’s October 12, 2026 article.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The sources do not state a reason; the game would give the Raptors their first game look at Leonard after training camp.
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- Player
- Kawhi Leonard
- Team
- Toronto Raptors
- Opponent
- New York Knicks
- Game
- Preseason matchup
- Expected appearance
- Tomorrow, according to Sportando on October 12, 2026
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Kawhi Leonard is AVAILABLE tomorrow vs. the Knicks per Darko Rajakovic. “Yes, he went through practice today. He's feeling great. So yes, he's going to be available for the game tomorrow.”
Starters aren’t playing into tomorrow’s back to back in Toronto, Mike Brown said.
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