A wave of early‑season injuries is reshaping the NBA landscape and could benefit the Philadelphia 76ers. While teams like the Thunder, Raptors, Timberwolves, Jazz and Magic grapple with key players out for weeks or months, the Sixers have all five starters healthy and just secured a 114‑109 win over an injury‑hit Pacers squad. The Sixers’ schedule lets them dodge many of these absentees, potentially easing their Eastern Conference race and reducing the load on Joel Embiid and LeBron James. Meanwhile, Tyrese Maxey is thriving—averaging 28.4 points, 4.6 assists and earning Eastern Conference Player of the Week—positioning him for All‑NBA honors and a lucrative contract extension. The article explores how the injury surge may both open doors and create new challenges for Philadelphia.
The Raptors, as a whole, bounced back well from their blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. They beat the short-handed Orlando Magic 129-99. RJ Barrett co
As Día de Muertos looms, the NBA’s injury report reads like a Halloween nightmare—roughly 15% of players (79 athletes) are sidelined early in the season. High-profile setbacks include Jalen Williams (OKC, fractured fibula), Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves, knee surgery), Jaren Jackson Jr. (Utah, MCL tear) and Kawhi Leonard (Toronto, knee swelling). Yet the New York Knicks stand out, fielding a fully healthy starting five for the fourth straight season. Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Karl‑Anthony Towns have logged 940 combined minutes in 2024‑25 and remain injury‑free through the first four games, a rarity in a league plagued by ailments. The contrast highlights the Knicks’ durability amid a league‑wide health crisis.
NBA insider Chris Haynes reports that Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss 3-4 weeks.
Toronto Raptors star forward Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss around 3-4 weeks, which could keep him out until the middle of November.
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 […]
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The Toronto Raptors confirm that star forward Kawhi Leonard will miss “weeks” after his left knee swelled, though imaging shows no structural damage. The team will begin treatment and reevaluate him in a week, likely sidelining him for at least the next four games (vs. Orlando, Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers). Leonard, who was traded from L.A. in September, posted 32.4% shooting and 3.5 steals in 26 minutes over the first two regular‑season games before sitting out the Minnesota matchup. In his absence, Ja’Kobe Walter starts, with Allen Graves and Kyle Anderson set to see expanded roles.
Having already missed two games due to a knee injury, the Toronto Raptors are preparing to be without Kawhi Leonard for an extended period.
Former Toronto Raptors guard Lorenzo Brown has revealed that he never received an NBA championship ring from the franchise following its title-winning 2018/19 season.
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From zero to hero, Scottie Barnes is BACK.
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Samson Folk & Trevon Heath discuss the latest with the Toronto Raptors.
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Scottie Barnes scored 28 points and RJ Barrett added 25 as the Toronto Raptors routed the Orlando Magic 129-99 on Wednesday night at Scotiabank Arena, improving to 3-1 and opening a two-game series between the teams with a dominant performance.
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A Toronto Raptors bounce back of the highest order.
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The Toronto Raptors routed the Orlando Magic 129-99 on Oct. 28, improving to 3-1 and 1-1 without Kawhi Leonard. RJ Barrett led with 25 points on 50% shooting, matching his second‑best halftime output, while Scottie Barnes posted 28 points, six rebounds and four assists. A pivotal 11‑2 run early in the game featured contributions from Immanuel Quickley, Jamal Shead (who scored a season‑high 13 off the bench), Jamison Battle and rookie Trayce Jackson‑Davis, sparking a comeback and energizing Scotiabank Arena. Coach Darko Rajaković praised the bench’s effort and highlighted Barnes’ paint‑first strategy. The win underscores the Raptors’ depth and resilience in Leonard’s absence.
The Raptors beat the Bucks of the Orlando Magic Wednesday night. In my postgame takeaways, I'm bringing you a redemption arc, a hero, and an awful tandem.
Raptors get back to their winning ways as they bully the Magic.
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Old faithful for the Raptors is what led them forward.
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The Toronto Raptors hosted the Orlando Magic at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday, with Scottie Barnes eager to bounce back after a three-day rest. Barnes went scoreless in the Raptors’ loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. He stated that he should be better and “try to dominate.” He was not kidding. In the third quarter […]
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The Raptors still need Barnes to attack the rim.
Kawhi Leonard’s knee setback gives Toronto’s overlooked players a chance to step into bigger roles and help keep the Raptors competitive.
When the Toronto Raptors play the Orlando Magic, will they have Kawhi Leonard available to them?
Raptors The Raptors didn’t bring back Kawhi Leonard expecting perfect attendance. Still, having to adjust without him before October ends probably wasn’t the preferred introduction. Leonard is expected to miss weeks with swelling in his left knee, though imaging revealed no structural damage. As Sean Keane of Yardbarker writes, Toronto accepted the availability concerns when […]
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Allen Graves’ effort and winning impact are already being recognized.
The early 2026‑27 NBA season has left three clubs drowning in bad vibes. The Miami Heat, despite landing Giannis Antetokounmpo and pairing him with Bam Adebayo, sit 0‑4 and have allowed over 110 points each game, with the offense still a mess. The Toronto Raptors, after two opening wins, lose Kawhi Leonard to knee swelling, dashing hopes for a quick return to form. The Sacramento Kings also sit winless, surrendering 120‑plus points per loss while coach Doug Christie battles a weak roster; rookie Darius Acuff Jr. shines with 21.5 points per game but can’t lift the team. These woes set a grim tone for the first month of the season.
Raptors back at home after a poor showing.
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