3 Bold Predictions For Toronto Raptors Entering NBA Season

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It was a disappointing year for the Toronto Raptors. After winning an NBA championship two years ago, Toronto missed the postseason and will be a new-look team heading into the start of this year.

The Raptors dealt with plenty of inconsistencies all season long which caused them to miss out on the postseason. This was not a position they expected to be in while playing in an Eastern Conference that left a much to be desired.

The East is very top-heavy but Toronto was not part of that top this season. To get back to where they want to be, Toronto will have to make some more moves to reshape the roster.

Kyle Lowry was sent to the Miami Heat in a sign-and-trade deal. His contract was up and the two sides agreed that it would benefit each other to part ways.

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Now, Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam are officially the franchise players for the Raptors. There might not be any blockbuster pools left to be made but there are still some under-the-radar free agents that the Raptors could look into. This would help them solidify the lineup on both ends of the floor.

This is a team that could go either way heading into the start of the regular season. Let’s take a look at three bold predictions for the Toronto Raptors as we quickly approach the start of the year.

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