Raptors Miss Christmas Again Due to Kawhi | Toronto Raptors News

Toronto’s Raptors are once again sidelined for Christmas Day — a rare holiday tradition they’ve only played twice in 27 years. This year’s absence isn’t just bad luck; it’s tied to the looming suspension of star Kawhi Leonard, whose investigation could stretch into the new year, potentially missing the big game entirely. With Leonard’s possible extended ban and Toronto’s star power, the NBA’s decision feels less like a snub to Canada and more like a consequence of the situation unfolding around their franchise cornerstone. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0a955f400bae159b