The Toronto Raptors will enter next season as the defending champions after their historic ascent to winning their first ever NBA title. On the way to achieving their goal, they tore through the Eastern Conference, a feat they hope to repeat next season.
With LeBron James playing out west, the conference remains ripe for the picking. Things may change with free agency looming but the Raptors must be considered favoured to win the East should Kawhi Leonard re-sign with the team.
Without question, that is a significant “if”. Leonard is arguably the best player on the planet and currently the most important person in the organization.