Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

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Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)
Done deal: The LA Clippers and Raptors have both agreed to complete the trade sending Kawhi Leonard to Toronto for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, one first-round pick swap and two second-rounders, per ESPN sources. The sides will now schedule a trade call.

Raptors look good, but you got to ask if they are playing with the karma Gods a bit.

From 2-4 they are stacked and really good.   Whether than can rise to contender level will depend on their guards and center.   Center is really questionable, although they can play three wings in the front court.   This may be difficult in the playoffs though.    Poetl is such a red flag to me due to injury.   Point guard may be the bigger ?.   Quickley is not really a point guard.  Solid player though, but awful contract.    I like Shead as a backup.   Them getting good point guard play is going to be really important to get the most of the rest of the roster.