Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard returns vs. Kings, Miles out with hip injury

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard. (Nathan Denette/CP)

Toronto Raptors small forward Kawhi Leonard will return to the lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Sacramento Kings, head coach Nick Nurse has confirmed.

Leonard has missed the last two games with an ankle injury, which he suffered Friday against the Phoenix Suns.

C.J. Miles will miss the game due to right hip bursitis.

In seven games this season, Leonard is averaging 26.1 points and 7.6 rebounds.

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