We all know how crucial this upcoming season is for the Toronto Raptors, and it's not just because of the tough stretch of games scheduled in the opening weeks of the 2025-26 campaign.
In a sense, this year has a lot riding on the line that will either make or break the outlook of the entire franchise moving forward. With all the recent moving pieces, from the departure of famed executive Masai Ujiri to the pivot into the Bobby Webster era under the backing of controversial MLSE ownership, and the high-stakes gamble that is Brandon Ingram's addition to this squad — indeed, "heavy is the head that wears the crown," as the saying goes.