SI proposes three Kawhi‑era Raptors lineups to monitor

SI lays out lineup options — a likely starting five, a bigger lineup with Murray‑Boyles and a defensive 'death' lineup — that the Raptors could try once Leonard is integrated.

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- Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl cited as the probable starters.
- Leonard replaces Brandon Ingram in this projection.
- Notes Poeltl's role anchoring the frontcourt if healthy.
- Big lineup: Barrett, Leonard, Barnes, Murray‑Boyles, Poeltl to create size and handling around Leonard.
- Defensive 'death' lineup: Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, Leonard, Barnes, Murray‑Boyles for extreme switchability.
- All concepts framed as training‑camp/early‑season experiments.

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