How would a Kawhi Leonard-led Raptors squad impact the Knicks' hopes of returning to the NBA Finals in 2027? The New York Knicks are probably feeling pretty good about themselves right now. But what about the new Eastern Conference contender that no one's talking about, the Toronto Raptors? Latest on Kawhi Leonard sagaFirst, the elephant in the room: Kawhi Leonard. In total, that makes seven possible Eastern Conference contenders looking to take what is finally the Knicks'.