Raptors’ Playoff Push Hinges on Kawhi | NBA News

Toronto Raptors eye playoff glory in 2026-27 with Kawhi Leonard back, but can they break through the Eastern Conference’s brutal gauntlet? With coach Darko Rajaković and most of the core returning, the Raptors made key moves—sending Brandon Ingram out for Kawhi, while Scottie Barnes leads a young, developing roster. The East is stacked: Philly with Brown, Miami with Giannis, and Cleveland/Atlanta staying fierce. Health, especially Kawhi’s, is make-or-break. Realistically, Toronto’s aiming for top-six, but if Kawhi stays healthy and the young guns rise, a top-four push is possible. 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/3bba15c51fe7ac06