Pre-game news & notes: C.J. Miles sits due to illness

So, about that new offense. The Toronto Raptors have at times looked like the new team they profess to want to be on the offensive end of the floor, with a surge in pace, passing, and shots that flow directly from passes (assist opportunities). The first four games were encouraging, but as this six-game trip…

Looking at potential buyout market targets for the Raptors

The NBA trade deadline has come and gone and the Toronto Raptors opted not to make a move. That decision, the reasoning behind it, and the risk that comes with it have been covered. The Raptors are what they are now, with two important qualifiers: DeMarre Carroll will be back at some point. He’s played just 23…