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The Rap Up: Watching the Potential End of the DeRozan-Casey Era
This could be the final season in Toronto for both DeMar DeRozan and Dwane Casey, and that might not be such a bad thing.
The Rap Up: Valanciunas Has Earned Crunch-Time Minutes
The benefits of having Valanciunas on the floor in the fourth quarter outweigh the risks at this point, especially when you consider the alternatives available on this roster.
Early Returns: There's Plenty to Like about the Raptors
The Raptors are off to a hot start. Jonas Valanciunas, big offseason acquisition DeMarre Carroll, and a revamped bench are some of the key reasons why.
Re-Tooled Raptors Are Difficult to Handicap
The Raptors have climbed out of mediocrity after five consecutive seasons out of the playoffs. But being on the precipice of contending does not mean the logical next step will happen, nor is year-to-year improvement guaranteed.
Raptors Maintain Flexibility with Favourable Valanciunas Extension
If Jonas Valanciunas continues to develop, the Raptors will have a starting center in his prime on a very market-friendly deal.
Valanciunas' Role with Raptors Unlikely to Expand as League Goes Small
The NBA is going small, leaving productive big men like the Raptors' Jonas Valanciunas on the bench during crunch time.
How the Raptors Flipped the Script on Rebuilding
The story goes that small-market teams need the draft to be successful, but the Raptors are quietly subverting that norm to great effect.