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Kawhi Leonard will not play Sunday for the Raptors against the Timberwolves due to left knee swelling.
Leonard had appeared in the club's first two games, both victories, playing 23 to 27 minutes each. In the season opener, he tallied 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 steals in just under 24 minutes. Against the Wizards on Friday, he managed 16 points on 7-for-20 shooting, 9 rebounds and 3 steals.
Leonard said getting up to speed "would be a process, and one that he didn't want to rush."
Ja'Kobe Walter is the likeliest starter in Leonard's absence, per Josh Lewenberg of TSN. Walter has posted 8.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.5 steals and 23.5 minutes through two contests but has struggled to find rhythm from three.
Source: Hoops Rumors - Sun Oct 25, 7:04 PM ET
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