Darko Rajakovic stated that the Toronto Raptors do not have a “cemented” beginning lineup heading into the season, and expects the group to be “fluid.”
“I believe this season, we don’t have a cemented (beginning) 5 … I can see us being this yr far more fluid, and I’m going to be far more experimenting and giving guys alternatives in video games simply to see their progress and the way they’ll have an effect on the sport,” stated Rajakovic.
Masai Ujiri complimented Rajakovic’s growth as he heads into his second season as head coach.
“His growth course of is unimaginable — consideration to element, participant by participant. You’ll be able to ask each single participant that has come right here,” added Ujiri.
The Raptors will anticipate to proceed to base the offense round decide and rolls.
“I’m anticipating this to play numerous pick-and-roll — yeah, particularly me and [Immanuel Quickley] collectively,” stated Jakob Poeltl.
The Raptors signed Scottie Barnes to a five-year max extension this offseason.