Toronto Raptors: Offseason Report

Every week, when the NBA season starts, I will be doing something called a "Raptors Report", reflecting on how they have done and what's going on with the team. Right now, I'm going to do an offseason report.

The Raptors have completely remade their roster only keeping the core of the team in Jose Calderon, Andrea Bargnani, and of course, Chris Bosh. With key additions such as Hedo Turkoglu and Jarrett Jack, the Raptors have now created a lineup for success, but critics seem to think otherwise.

The main problem with the Raptors in past years has been their rebounding and toughness. Chris Bosh has put on some muscle in the offseason, Bargnani is only getting better, and new acquisitions Antoine Wright, Jarrett Jack, and Reggie Evans should help the cause.

Offense shouldn't be a problem this year with Chris Bosh and Hedo Turkoglu leading the way. These dynamic scorers should help keep the Raptors in games. Look for the Raps to be a high scoring team.

The x factor this season is actually Jose Calderon, because when Jose is healthy, the team is running much better. Yes, we did acquire Jarrett Jack, a great backup, but in order to succeed, we will need Jose healthy.

With Andrea Bargnani getting better, Chris Bosh playing under his contract year, with all the new acquisitions, and with a healthy squad, the Raptors should contend in the East. But this, only time will tell.

Next Report—Week One