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NBA 2k14 Year 1 "Toronto Raptors" Breakdown 
Posted on November 13, 2013 at 04:51 AM.
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(4-0, 2-0 Away)		Toronto Raptors
(2-1, 1-0 Home)
Stats Comparison
101.8Points Per Game95
.481Field Goal %.455
.742Free Throw %.768
.2953-Point %.371
42.0Rebounds45.3
3.3Blocks3.0
7.8Steals6.7
13.0Turnovers10.0
95.3PPG Allowed95.0
Projected Starters
Mario ChalmersPoint GuardKyle Lowry
Dwayne WadeShooting GuardDemar DeRozan
Lebron JamesSmall ForwardRudy Gay
Shane BattierPower ForwardTyler Hansbrough
Chris BoshCenterJonas Valanciunas
Injury Report
Greg Oden
Back Spasms (Day-to-Day)		Amir Johnson
Strained MCL (1-2 Weeks)
Game Notes
Team Direction- Rebuilding/Playoffs, A team that is looking towards the future, but the Toronto Raptors have some nice pieces to make the playoffs. They could even build around the current team to be a tough playoff out, but are looking likely to the future as they look at different options.

Last Year- 34-48

Breakdown- Rudy Gay has lead the team with 21.3 ppg. Jonas Valanciunas has made steady progress this year as he is now averaging 11.3 ppg with 8.3 rebounds, which leads the team. Kyle Lowry has been an excellent play-maker as he averages 12.3 ppg and dishes 8.0 apg. Landry Fields has been emphatic off the bench on the defensive end, contributing 1.3 spg.

GM Insight- A team dependent on the building of future star center Jonas Valanciunas. They have good talent at all positions, but are not sure how the pieces will fit together. It seems likely that Toronto is not happy paying Rudy Gay $37.21M over the next couple seasons and would love to be in the Andrew Wiggins sweepstakes. Wiggins is a native of Canada and has expressed interest in playing for the only Canadian NBA team. Demar DeRozan is a stellar talent at the SG position and the Raptors will also look forward into finding the right balance as Terrence Ross could possibly emerge as a starting caliber talent as his development continues. The main restraint on Toronto's current lineup is the lack of depth and overall talent in the front court. With the overall team salary at a little over $64M, don't be surprised to see Toronto shed some cap room as they choose which direction to head the team in. Especially considering the current talent level of the lineup.

Upcoming Free Agents- Kyle Lowry, D.J. Augustin, Austin Daye (Team Option), Quincy Acy, Aaron Gray.

Elite Facts-

The Raptors have the 2nd highest point differential in the NBA by 10.3 ppg.

The Raptors have the 4th least amount of TO per game at 10.

Rudy Gay has struggled handling the ball, averaging 2.7 TOPG. The second most among SF's in the NBA.

Rumors-
The Toronto Raptors have been subject to rumors regarding placing the whole team on the trading block, except for Jonas Valanciunas. This week Gerald Spencer, the head scout, was sent out to watch Andrew Wiggins perform. They also scouted Gary Harris earlier last week and it's becoming more apparent that they may make moves that place them in a strong position to begin a more full-out tanking process. There have been a number of teams interested in Rudy Gay, as he is the main source of trade-bait that Toronto can offer. Chicago, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Minnesota, Portland, and Washington have all at least been noted as contacting the Raptors. None of these teams have taken a lead as a suitor, but we will know more as the season progresses.

Power Rankings- 11th
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