ANALYSIS/OPINION:
The NBA saw a major shakeup Wednesday with the San Antonio Spurs sending disgruntled star Kawhi Leonard and guard Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for guard DeMar DeRozan, center Jakob Poeltl and a protected 2019 first-round pick — a move that could change the dynamic of the Eastern Conference.
This is a swing-for-the-fences type of deal for the Raptors.
By acquiring Leonard, the Raptors landed a former NBA Finals MVP who is regarded as a top-five player when healthy.