The Rap-Up: The real season begins
Briefly

The Toronto Raptors are focusing on improving their draft lottery odds amidst a rebuilding phase. Currently holding the 5th-best lottery position, they marked a slight positive shift with a winning record in January. Various teams around them have improved their odds post-trades, with the Raptors' second-half schedule being the easiest in the league. To maintain or improve their lottery positioning, the Raptors may need to intentionally lose games throughout February before facing weaker opponents, symbolizing an official start to their tanking season.
As the Toronto Raptors engage in their rebuilding process, the focus is on maximizing lottery odds through strategic losses and monitoring the competition closely.
Toronto holds the 5th-best lottery odds, which isn't bad given recent performance, but the potential for dropping a position is realistic.
In February, the Raptors need to leverage an easier schedule to lose strategically and secure higher draft lottery odds.
The tanking season for the Raptors begins as they look to navigate their second-half schedule in a way that maintains their lottery position.
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