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BREAKING: The Los Angeles Clippers are nearing deal sending Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, 2 first-round picks, 1 pick swap and 2 second-rounders, sources tell ESPN. A return to Canada for the Raptors champion and two-time Finals MVP.
  • TrippyFocus@lemmy.mlMEnglish
    5·
    1 month ago

    I’m sure it’s not going to happen but would be really funny if the Raptors win it next year.

      • darcmage@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
        2·
        1 month ago

        The parallels are kinda crazy. JV wasn’t good enough so they had to go out and get Gasol at the deadline. Same situation this year at center. If they somehow manage an upgrade at point, they’ll be the clear #2 in the conference with a good shot at being favourites.

        • RandAlThor@lemmy.caOPMEnglish
          3·
          1 month ago

          Assuming health. We still don’t have shooting. You forget that 2019 Raptors had a ton of shooters. Kawhi. Green. Lowry. Gasol. Pascal. FVV. Ibaka. Powell.

          • darcmage@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
            2·
            1 month ago

            With Quick and Jakobe, shooting is less of a concern than the lack of productive size. The most glaring need is rim protection and rebounding. Offensive rebounders feasted on the Raps last year.