TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 16: Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors drives on LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
The Toronto Raptors may not be expected to compete for a championship after finishing 11th in the Eastern Conference last year, but there is optimism that they could return to the postseason, as the infrastructure of this team is strong and adaptable enough to help them bounce back.
Toronto managed to retain Gary Trent Jr. and Khem Birch, draft Scottie Barnes No. 4 overall, and add Precious Achiuwa to a roster that already included Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, and OG Anunoby.