The real Kawhi Leonard knee injury timeline revealed

As the Toronto Raptors navigate the opening stretch of the 2026-27 NBA season, star forward Kawhi Leonard could face a longer absence than initially anticipated after the organization announced Tuesday that he would undergo treatment and rehabilitation to address swelling in his left knee. NBA insider Chris Haynes provided an updated timeline Thursday during NBA TV’s “The Association,” revealing that Leonard is expected to miss approximately three to four weeks before the team determines the next steps in his recovery.