What are the chances that the Toronto Raptors look radically different next season?
Right now, the chances of that seem quite high.
For the last few weeks, we have heard rumors that players like OG Anunoby or Fred VanVleet could be leaving the team in the upcoming weeks or months.
But as more reporting about the Raptors comes out, it becomes more clear that unhappiness on the team is widespread.
“There’s been rumbling all season long about not just one, but a few players being unhappy over there in Toronto,” 👀👀
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As reported by Chris Haynes, “a few players” within the organization are allegedly very unhappy and there have been rumblings about discontent on the team all season long.
This latest report makes it seem like just a matter of time before the Raptors are completely altered.
Anunoby, VanVleet, and head coach Nick Nurse are the most likely candidates for departing but no one should be shocked if even more stars within the franchise pack up and leave.
It would be one thing if the team was unhappy but doing well.
However, that clearly isn’t the case.
The Raptors are currently the 12th team in the East with a rough 23-29 record.
Their most recent defeat was a tough one to the Phoenix Suns on Monday night.
During that game, VanVleet scored 25, Gary Trent Jr. finished with 21, Pascal Siakam had 19, and Scottie Barnes had 16.
All five of the starters scored in double digits and the team still lost.
At this point, it is clear that something big has to happen within the Raptors organization.
The team isn’t happy and, more importantly, it isn’t winning either.
That means that in the weeks and months ahead, the front office might start a huge everything-must-go sale and the Raptors could be rebuilt from the ground up.
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