5 Raptors storylines to follow as team prepares to open training camp
The Toronto Raptors are having their media day in Toronto on Monday before heading to Victoria for training camp. The team is preparing for the 2022-23 NBA season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 19th. The NBA is getting back to a more regular schedule in 2021-22.
The Raptors are preparing to open training camp. There has been a lot of changes in the Eastern Conference recently. The Raptors have stood pat, mostly, except for the signing of Otto Porter Jr. from the Portland Trail Blazers. Toronto is returning 14 players from last season. NBA.com’s John Schumannman says no team in league has had less roster turnover.
The Toronto Raptors are preparing to open training camp. They finished fifth in the East last season. Anunoby, Siakam and Precious Achiuwa are the key players to watch. The question is how much better can Barnes get?
Raptors shot the ball poorly last season. They ranked 27th in eFG (effective field goal percentage) and 20th at three-point shooting. The team ranked No. 2 in offensive rebounds and opponent's turnovers. Signing Porter and bringing in Barnes and Achiuwa would help. Fred VanVleet and Olypek need to improve their shooting to be competitive.
The Toronto Raptors are preparing to open training camp. Five players are on non-guaranteed deals and they are competing for two open roster spots. It's been a while since the Raptors graduated a significant rotation player to the big team. The pipeline has been dry over the past two seasons.
