JUST IN : Raptors part with their veterans and kickstart their rebuild as they trade for blockbuster all star

The Toronto Raptors ultimately accepted their future by trading OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam before the trade deadline.

The Raptors have been mediocre for years, but by dealing Anunoby and Siakam, they were able to hand over control of the franchise to Scottie Barnes.
Barnes had a solid start to the 2023-24 NBA season, making it simpler for the Raptors to part with its veterans and begin the reconstruction.

Barnes will make his first All-Star appearance in Indianapolis this weekend, which should be a thrilling time for the young forward.

Making the All-Star squad so early in his career bodes well for Barnes’ future, but this is only the beginning of his journey to superstardom.

While building a name for himself is crucial, he has announced his ultimate purpose through The Shift.

“I believe my path is bigger than that. “My ultimate goal at the end of the day is to win a championship with the Raptors,” Barnes stated.
Winning a championship is every player’s aim, and Barnes appears to understand what is most important in the NBA.

However, it may take several years for Toronto to catch up with the rest of the Eastern Conference, since teams like the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, and Philadelphia 76ers are built to fight for years.
Under-the-radar clubs such as the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers are also gaining traction.

Barnes has the potential to be a valuable member of a championship team, but the path to victory is lengthy.