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LeBron James joining 76ers affects Raptors' Eastern Conference standing

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 1:48 AM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

LeBron James joining 76ers affects Raptors' Eastern Conference standing
Summary

LeBron James has agreed to a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, shaking up the Eastern Conference. As the Raptors await the resolution of Kawhi Leonard's trade, they have dropped one spot in the power rankings, now sitting behind the newly strengthened 76ers. Toronto finished the 2025-26 season with a 46-36 record, securing the fifth seed. Leonard's trade remains on hold amid an investigation involving the Clippers. The league's inquiry concerns Leonard's endorsement deal tied to a bankrupt company, adding uncertainty to Toronto's offseason plans.

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  • •LeBron James signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.
  • •The Raptors finished the 2025-26 season ranked fifth in the East.
  • •Kawhi Leonard's trade to Toronto is pending due to league investigation.
  • •The investigation pertains to the Clippers and Leonard's endorsement deal.
  • •Raptors slide in power rankings behind the newly strengthened 76ers.
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  • 1:48 AMYahoo Sports — Toronto Raptors Fall in Eastern Conference Power Rankings After LeBron James to 76ers
What they're saying
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The Raptors are not the favorites in the Eastern Conference.

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