Key NBA Trades that Fueled Recent Championships

Kawhi Leonard to Raptors

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Marc Gasol to Raptors

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Anthony Davis to Lakers

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Andrew Wiggins to Warriors

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Jrue Holiday to Bucks

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Aaron Gordon to Nuggets

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