One Ujiri Risk That’s Gone Too Far
Masai Ujiri made a small bet on youth at the end of Toronto's bench that is hurting their ability to weather early injuries and inconsistencies.
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The Toronto Raptors are not a top team in the Eastern Conference
Don't get me wrong, the Raptors are definitely a playoff team barring unforeseen injuries, unexpected chemistry issues, and/or trades. But are they one of the four best teams in the conference? Probably not.
Terrence Ross Is A Pawn
Terrence Ross and his new contract make him nothing more than a pawn in the chess game of team building if he continues to play basketball like he does.
Rise of the Machine: Bismack is Boomin’
The Raptors have won three of four with Valanciunas on the shelf. Bismack Biyombo's contributions have been a major reason why. Can it continue? It most definitely should.
DeMar DeRozan’s Contract Looms Large Over This Season
DeMar DeRozan is far from being the Raptors' best player, but an upcoming max contract is dictating his role and its hurting the team this season.
Masai Ujiri Is Looking Smart For Backing Dwane Casey
Masai Ujiri made the controversial choice to retain Dwane Casey last spring, and then doubled-down by retooling the roster for him, and his decision is paying off after the Raptors leaped out to a 5-0 start to the season.
Raps Don’t Look Ready For Opening Night, And That’s A Good Thing
The Toronto Raptors have struggled to solidify themselves for opening night, but that might help the team avoid last year's late-season collapse.
Best of Both Worlds: Featuring Masai’s Master Plan(s)
A look at two season scenarios. A new level of success, or another playoff collapse. Either way, Masai Ujiri has installed a bright future.
The DeMar DeRozan Experiment
The 26-year old is entering a defining season in his career - what can we expect?
Ujiri Resting Heavily On Maintaining The Status Quo
Masai Ujiri has become surprisingly content with the status quo.
Morning Coffee – Fri, Jul 10
Group hugs for everyone as Raptors introduce DeMarre Carroll and Cory Joseph.
Notes and Quotes: Raptors Introduce DeMarre Carroll and Cory Joseph
Nothing much to see here, just the usual player introduction press conferences.