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Kawhi Returns as Raptors Bet Big | New York Knicks News

Kawhi Returns as Raptors Bet Big | New York Knicks News

Author: The Daily News Now! September 16, 2026 Duration: 1:26
New York Knicks News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Kawhi Leonard’s return to the Raptors is a bold, high-stakes gamble — Toronto shipped two unprotected first-round picks to the Clippers for the superstar, who’s now 35 and injury-prone. With a max two-year deal worth $126M looming, the Raptors aim to reclaim their 2019 championship glory and challenge Knicks dominance in the East. While New York’s reign under Leon Rose continues, this trade shifts the balance, forcing Toronto to bet big on Kawhi’s health and leadership — all while embracing the pressure of being contenders again.

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