The Rap-Up: A much-needed All-Star break

The All-Star break has finally — mercifully — arrived!

This isn’t a case where the Raptors are in need of a break to stem the tide of a losing streak — wins and losses are no longer the focus as the team looks to develop a new nucleus. This also isn’t a case where the Raptors need to get healthy bodies back into shape — Toronto’s been one of the healthiest teams in the league.

The break comes at an opportune time because the team can actually take a step back and breathe!

After years of trade speculation and confusion surrounding the direction of the team, Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster made 4 trades over the last month that overhauled the team’s roster and altered the direction of the…