The Raptors own the second best record in the Eastern Conference, but executives around the league are skeptical that they can truly compete for a title, according to Kevin Ding of Bleacher Report. One executive told Ding that Toronto is “one-and-a-half” players away from being title contenders.
Skepticism surrounds the team’s title chances, but there’s no denying the franchise’s stranglehold on the division, as the Raptors are in great position to take home the Atlantic for the third consecutive year. Here’s more from the division:
- The Sixers waived Hollis Thompson on Wednesday, which left Nerlens Noel as the last player left on the roster from when The Process began, Jessica Camerato of Comcast Sportsnet writes. With Thompson off the team, first-round pick Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot will see more playing time. “Having Timmy now here and trying to play him more, you’re going to see an athleticism on the wings, you’re going to see a fearless mindset attacking the rim,” coach Brett Brown said. “He is an elite athlete if he is anything, and he’s different than all of our other wings. He really, really is different. I think his catch-shot game is coming around. I feel like [president of basketball operations] Bryan Colangelo did a really good job of selecting him.”
- Brandon Jennings said the Knicks need more accountability, adding that the team needs to get comfortable with each other, as Ian Begley of ESPN.com relays. “Guys are still together. I just wish we would hold guys, we would hold each other a little more accountable for what we do on the court,” Jennings said. “I definitely like confrontation. I definitely like being coached and being told when I’m doing something wrong. So those are things that I really think we need to start doing within each other and the team because that’s what good teams do.”
Derrick Rose? Accountability issues? No way?!? Where have I heard this before…
Good to hear. Brett Brown is a pretty straight shooter.
If the Sixers find a taker for Rodriguez, TLC will get more play with Stauskas backing up PG.
Sixers could trade Rodriguez for Greg Monroe & like a top-whatever lottery protected pick… and then waive Monroe so they at least get to the Cap Threshold. Or waive Holmes and use Monroe’s contract in a trade next year.
You make no sense at all smh
Sixers have to get above the salary cap floor some how.
Teams don’t have to reach the floor. The only penalty is paying the amount you are under.
SMH
Team looks better without Rodriguez. Greg Monroe has been on the block since he signed the deal with no takers. And it gets them over the salary cap floor.