Kawhi’s Return to Raptors: Hope or Hype | Toronto Raptors News

Kawhi Leonard’s return to the Raptors is heating up, but clouds linger as the NBA disputes reports of Clippers owner bending rules to facilitate his trade. Even if the deal happens, doubts remain about how much Kawhi will play—analysts are already betting the Raptors win under 46 games, questioning whether he’ll suit up for 60 or even 65 contests. Last season, Kawhi averaged nearly 28 points and earned All-NBA Second Team honors, but that was only his second 60+ game season in six years—and his Clippers still missed the playoffs after a brutal play-in loss. His Clippers tenure has been a rollercoaster: early playoff runs, an ACL injury that sidelined him a full season, and three straight first-round exits. If Kawhi lands in Toronto, the Raptors are banking on him shattering that playoff drought, having sacrificed future draft picks for him. It’s a high-stakes gamble with sky-high expectations. 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/87dc9febd17ec038