Michael Walton

Joined: Nov 15, 2023

Chicago Bulls writer & Digital Media Prod. for NBC Sports Chicago/ Editor of Bulls Confidential/ Busting Brackets & Raptors Rapture contributor/ Absolute hoops junkie.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 17: Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors defends Caris LeVert #22 of the Brooklyn Nets during the first half in game one of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 17, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kim Klement-Pool/Getty Images)

Takeaways: Toronto Raptors collect massive Game 1 win over Brooklyn Nets

Toronto Raptors, Serge Ibaka. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

NBA Restart Recap: Toronto Raptors grind out win over Houston Rockets in 1st scrimmage

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 29: Nick Richards #4 of the Kentucky Wildcats defends the shot of Tyreek Scott-Grayson #0 of the UAB Blazers at Rupp Arena on November 29, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

2020 NBA Draft: 5 Players the Toronto Raptors could be targeting

Toronto Raptors (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Grades following Toronto Raptors 121-113 win over Steph Curry and the Warriors

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 12: Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on February 12, 2020 in New York City.Brooklyn Nets defeated the Toronto Raptors 101-91. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Grades following Toronto Raptors’ 101-91 loss to Brooklyn Nets

Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors shoots the ball during the Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets NBA regular season game at Scotiabank Arena on February 08, 2020 in Toronto, Canada (Toronto Raptors won 119-118) (Photo by Anatoliy Cherkasov/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Grades following Toronto Raptors’ hard-fought win over Brooklyn

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 28: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors shoots against John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at Scotiabank Arena on January 28, 2020 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Grades: Toronto Raptors pick up eighth-straight in milestone-filled matchup

Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors moves with the ball during the Toronto Raptors vs San Antonio Spurs NBA regular season game at Scotiabank Arena on January 12, 2020 in Toronto, Canada (San Antonio Spurs won 105-104) (Photo by Anatoliy Cherkasov/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Grades from the Toronto Raptors close loss to DeRozan and the Spurs

CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 8: Serge Ibaka #9 of the Toronto Raptors shoots the ball against the Charlotte Hornets on January 8, 2020 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

Grades from Toronto Raptors bounce-back win over the Charlotte Hornets

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 02: Head coach Nick Nurse of the Toronto Raptors reacts against the Miami Heat during the second half at American Airlines Arena on January 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Grades from Toronto Raptors ugly road loss to the Miami Heat

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 18: Pascal Siakam #43, and Serge Ibaka #9 of the Toronto Raptors hi-five each other against the Detroit Pistons on December 18, 2019 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Toronto Raptors use big night from Serge Ibaka to dispatch Pistons

Toronto (Photo by Ron Turenne/NBAE via Getty Images)

Would Masai Ujiri actually consider leaving the Toronto Raptors?

TORONTO, CANADA - DECEMBER 16: Norman Powell #24 of the Toronto Raptors goes up for a dunk during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on December 16, 2019 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Peter Power/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways from the Toronto Raptors Norman Powell-fueled win against the Cavaliers

Toronto Raptors - Marc Gasol (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Takeaways from the Toronto Raptors impressive win over the 76ers

SAITAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 08: Malcolm Miller #13 of Toronto Raptors drives to the basket against Jaron Blossomgame #7 of Houston Rockets during the preseason game between Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors at Saitama Super Arena on October 08, 2019 in Saitama, Japan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)

Malcolm Miller deserves the last full roster spot on the Toronto Raptors