Toronto Raptors Pursue Play-in Spot While Balancing Long-term Development - BVM Sports
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Play-in for what? It was three years ago at about this time that the Toronto Raptors put the brakes on their season, shutting down Kyle Lowry and turning their attention…
Play-in for what? It was three years ago at about this time that the Toronto Raptors put the brakes on their season, shutting down Kyle Lowry and turning their attention toward a top pick in what was then considered an impressive 2021 NBA Draft class. As Raptors president Masai Ujiri later explained, chasing a play-in spot and an unlikely playoff run wasn’t worth it when a lottery pick could change the future of the organization. Whether or not you believe in the merits of tanking, the results of the so-called ‘Tampa Tank’ speak for themselves. Toronto jumped up the lottery…
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10 Things: First impressions on Raptors rookies, Wembanyama dominates in Summer League
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Toronto Raptors' Focus on Development and Competing for Play-in Spot - BVM Sports
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Toronto Raptors to hold 2022-23 NBA training camp at UVic - Vancouver Island Free Daily
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Development program: What skill each Raptors player should focus on this summer - The Athletic
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Mirror images of the same idea, Raptors and Magic set for tournament clash
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As Raptors embark on uncertain path, Rockets provide template to follow
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Toronto Raptors Set for Crucial Bout With Portland Trail Blazers
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Nearing full health, Raptors have second half to reach true potential
Burnaby hosting Toronto Raptors' training sessions for B.C. game - Burnaby Now