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Inside The Raptors: What’s next for Raptors after Kawhi Leonard trade?

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WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Inside The Raptors, Postmedia’s Rob Wong speaks with Toronto Sun Raptors writer, Ryan Wolstat to talk about the Raptors bringing back Kawhi Leonard in a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers, why the trade makes sense, and what other moves the Raptors can make this offseason to bolster []

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