You can teach an old coach new tricks.
The Toronto Raptors did not go through a traditional game-day morning shootaround Thursday before facing the Utah Jazz because the team’s sleep consultants convinced Dwane Casey that rest was more beneficial.
“The sleep people were saying that this schedule . . . could be an issue and to make sure we started as late as possible,” Casey said.
“For me, I’m superstitious and old school — ‘Hey, let’s go through shootaround.’ It’s definitely not going to be an all-the-time thing. We’re going to consult with them and find out what days are red flags.