Kawhi Leonard scores 21 points in Toronto Raptors preseason debut

Kawhi Leonard made his preseason debut for the Toronto Raptors in a 148-98 victory over the New York Knicks at Scotiabank Arena on October 13, 2026. In 17 minutes of play, Leonard recorded 21 points, five rebounds, and two steals, shooting 6-for-12 from the field and making four 3-pointers.

Toronto's Scottie Barnes, who contributed 19 points, expressed admiration for Leonard’s performance, particularly his defensive presence. Barnes noted Leonard’s physicality and ability to disrupt plays, stating, “Defensively, oh my God, he looked amazing, the way he played today.”

The Raptors improved to a 2-1 preseason record, while the Knicks fell to 0-4. Other notable contributors for Toronto included Collin Murray-Boyles with 19 points, while James Wiseman led the Knicks with 18 points and 10 rebounds.