How a Kyrie Irving Trade Could Shake Up the 2027 NBA Championship Race
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How a Kyrie Irving Trade Could Shake Up the 2027 NBA Championship Race
Assuming the Toronto Raptors' trade to bring Kawhi Leonard back north of the border goes through at some point—which still seems the safest assumption—they should feel they have a decent shot at competing in the NBA's improved Eastern Conference.
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