Raptors' struggles against elite teams in 2025-26 were a key concern, but now with Kawhi Leonard — he's expected to play a major role in leading a turnaround.
The Toronto Raptors are aiming to improve their record against top NBA contenders with the addition of forward Kawhi Leonard. Toronto completed an impressive turnaround during the 2025-26 season, securing the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 46-36 record after previously finishing 30-52.
Despite making the playoffs for the first time since 2022, Toronto struggled significantly against elite opponents. The team went 1-12 against the top four teams in the East and 1-11 against the top six Western Conference teams, prompting hopes that Leonard will reverse this trend.
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