Apr 26, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) dribbles the ball as Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) defends in the first quarter in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Toronto Raptors
Say Hello to: DeMarre Carroll, Cory Joseph, Bismack Biyombo, Luis Scola, Delon Wright, Norman Powell
Farewell: Lou Williams, Amir Johnson, Landry Fields, Greg Stiemsma, Tyler Hansbrough, Chuck Hayes, Greivis Vasquez
’14-’15 record: 49-33
The good guys should be good enough once again. The Atlantic Division won’t be the Titanic this season, as the Raptors and Celtics should be well above .500.
The press hasn’t been kind to Masai Ujiri for letting Lou Williams walk away, but we should be able to backfill nicely. We haven’t lost anyone essential, and we’ve gained some defenders. Whether that’s sufficient to hold off Boston and nail down a third straight pennant remains to be seen, but I’m confident.
What do you say, Rapture Nation? Am I underrating a team you like as a dark horse, or overrating our team? Let me know in the Comments.
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