NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 11: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors in action against Nerlens Noel #3 and Alec Burks #18 of the New York Knicks (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
The Toronto Raptors have the unfortunate pleasure of playing in the toughest division in the NBA. While Masai Ujiri is trying to retool this team and make the playoffs, Toronto’s rivals are either considered to be championship contenders like the Nets and 76ers or playoff locks like the Knicks and Celtics.
While the Raptors were able to get Precious Achiuwa in a sign-and-trade while re-signing Gary Trent Jr.