The Rap-Up: A Landmark Anniversary approaches

There’s been a lot of talk throughout Toronto sports media and this site about the Brandon Ingram trade. With the initial shock and subsequent statements by the front office out of the way, Toronto’s direction is taking shape.

The tank is still on. Bobby Webster spoke openly about wanting a high draft pick and ensuring the young players and rookies get more opportunities to develop.

Ingram is the latest “pre-agency” acquisition for the Raptors. Masai Ujiri famously said in his Media Day presser that “free agency is dead.” The NBA’s worst-kept secret is that players are still reluctant to play for the league’s only Canadian team. Since Scottie Barnes was drafted, the biggest free agent…