As a new-look version of the Raptors reconvened in Toronto for media day ahead of training camp, the vibes were different, but not necessarily for the better. However, as Josh Lewenberg writes, if there’s a cause for optimism amid some of the gloom and doom that has followed this team, it’s incoming coach Darko Rajakovic.
TORONTO – The Raptors are anxious to turn the page on last season.
The problem? As a new-look – but perhaps not new enough – version of the Raptors reconvened in Toronto for their annual media day festivities ahead of training camp, the vibes were different, but not necessarily for the better. There’s the absence of VanVleet, the all-star point guard and long-time team leader, and the void he leaves behind, both on and off the court, without an obvious replacement.
Word was that the Raptors were nearing an agreement with Trent shortly after he opted into the final year of his current deal in July, but those talks have stalled since. As for Siakam, Ujiri confirmed that they’ve yet to open negotiations. “I’m under contract, right? I’m a Raptors player,” Siakam said, swatting away question after question regarding his future and fit in Toronto. “That’s what I’m focused on. I’m focused on the present and that’s all I care about right now.”
If this front office wasn’t happy with what was out there for Siakam over the summer, its unlikely to be blown away by a mid-season offer. If they declined to include either Siakam or Anunoby in an offer for Lillard, as multiple reports have indicated and Ujiri all but confirmed on Monday, they’ve essentially committed to moving forward with those guys. At this point, losing another key asset for nothing would border on malpractice.
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