Kawhi Leonard Cleared for Raptors Preseason Debut Against Knicks

Kawhi Leonard is set to make his Toronto Raptors preseason debut Tuesday against the New York Knicks at Scotiabank Arena after head coach Darko Rajaković confirmed he was a full practice participant. The matchup marks Leonard's first home appearance in a Raptors jersey since the 2019 NBA Finals. Coming off a season averaging 27.9 points with the Clippers, the 35-year-old forward recently signed a $60 million extension with Toronto, with teammate Jamal Shead noting his strong conditioning focus.