"Head coach Darko Rajakovic summed it up perfectly in one of his post-game media scrums from a while back. Back in September, if you'd told the Raptors personnel they'd be near the top of the Eastern Conference and on a crazy win streak in November, it wasn't that the outcome wasn't in their sights - just that it wasn't something to get too far-fetched about. Yet, the Raptors were able to produce those results."
"The allure of potential star trade candidates has been circulating as a possible pivot for the Raptors' direction, going on to add a big-time name to their ranks in an attempt at raising their competitive ceiling. Trade talks regarding polarizing Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant have been heating up as of late, and it's certainly something to weigh carefully. On paper, it's undoubtedly a significant star upgrade at the point guard position compared to Toronto's current option, Immanuel Quickley."
"the Raptors have been a relatively successful team to date despite not shooting the ball particularly well. They sit in the middle of the pack in team field goal percentage, shooting 47.1 percent from the field, which ranks them 15th across the league - rather modest, considering the flip side of this equation. On the opposite end, Toronto is eerily close to the bottom of the league for team three-point field goal percentage, converting just 33.9 percent of their looks from beyond the arc - tied with the Dallas Mavericks."
Head coach Darko Rajakovic noted surprising early-season success. Back in September, the Raptors were not widely expected to be near the top of the Eastern Conference, yet they compiled a significant November win streak. The team still seeks consistency and remains cautious while evaluating direction. Trade conversations have centered on acquiring a star, with recent interest focusing on Memphis guard Ja Morant. On paper, Morant would be a clear upgrade over current option Immanuel Quickley and could allow Toronto to move Quickley's large contract. The Raptors have produced results despite mediocre shooting, with a 47.1 percent field-goal rate and a 33.9 percent three-point rate.
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