The 2022-2023 season from NBA it’s here. And that means one of the most attractive and flashy teams in the league is aiming to take a big step forward: Toronto Raptors.
After returning to the Playoffs thanks to a flawless second half of the campaign, the Canadians are in a position to be one of the most dangerous teams in the East.
Therefore, it is time to review the keys, the roster, the players and the schedule of the Toronto Raptors in 2022-2023.
Roster, team and players | A key player | The story to follow | Calendar
| Player | Position | Height (meters) | Age | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | Base | 1,85 | 28 | 21.5M |
| Malachi Flynn | Base | 1,85 | 24 | 2.1M |
| Dalano Barton | Base | 2,06 | 22 | 1.5M** |
| Jeff Dowtin* | Base | 1,90 | 25 | – |
| Gary Trent Jr | Shooting guard | 1,96 | 23 | 17.5M |
| Josh Jackson | Shooting guard | 2,03 | 25 | 2.1M |
| Ron Harper Jr* | Shooting guard | 1,98 | 22 | – |
| AND Anunoby | Eaves | 2,01 | 25 | 17,3M |
| Scottie Barnes | Eaves | 2,06 | 21 | 7.6M |
| Otto Porter Jr | Eaves | 2,03 | 29 | 6M |
| Pascal I’m sorry | Interior | 2,06 | 28 | 35.4M |
| Chris Boucher | Interior | 2,06 | 29 | 12.6M |
| Thaddeus Young | Interior | 2,03 | 34 | 8.1M |
| Khem Birch | Interior | 2,06 | 29 | 6.6M |
| Precious Achiuwa | Interior | 2,03 | 23 | 2,8M |
| DJ Wilson | Interior | 2,06 | 27 | 2,2M |
| Justin Champagnie | Interior | 1,98 | 21 | 1.6M** |
| Christian Clock | Interior | 2,16 | 22 | 1.5M |
*Contrato Two way | **Partially guaranteed in italics
- Coach: Nick Nurse
- Training camp contracts: Gabe Brown
The likely starting lineup for the Toronto Raptors in 2022-2023
- Fred VanVleet
- Gary Trent Jr
- AND Anunoby
- Scottie Barnes
- Pascal I’m sorry
Here the simple thing would have been to highlight Pascal I’m sorry Well, after all, the Cameroonian comes from making a All-NBA season, to confirm that it is one of the best two-way players of the league and that he can still continue to progress. But all this remains in the background if the focus is on what has evolved and the expectations that are set in Scottie Barnes.
During the offseason when the name of Kevin Durant was released on the market in a possible transfer, the leaks that emerged from Canada pointed out that, although the Raptors wanted to get the star, they were not willing to part with Barnes. This, which could have surprised many, makes perfect sense, and it is that the projection that last year’s Rookie has is aimed at ending up being one of the best of his entire generation. The small forward has delivered a “monster” caliber defensive performance on this side of the field as Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard, leaving James Harden at 20% accuracy in the Playoffs or Jayson Tatum at 38.5%.
Barnes, in addition, is growing at an offensive level by leaps and bounds and has the optimal conditions to end up consolidating around 35% accuracy in triples with more than 20 points per game. Without a doubt, the young man from Florida is called to be the differential point in the success of these Raptors.
On paper this is a vital season for the survival of the atypical project of the Toronto Raptors. They are young, have a homogeneous squad and have caused many problems for their rivals due to their versatility at both ends of the field. However, the main issue they have to resolve and that will mark their course lies in their accounts. Canadians are going to have to take a decision regarding three of its most important players: Pascal Siakam, Gary Trent Jr. and Fred VanVleet.
These three figures will soon be eligible to sign a contract extension. The Cameroonian ends his bond in 2023-2024 so that throughout this he could renew with the Raptors. Things get complicated with Trent and VanVleet, who have a player option for 2023-2024, in such a way that they could accept it and renew the next course or leave and go in search of a new link.
On the other hand, there is the complex situation of AND Anunoby, who has been advanced by Barnes in a year and has been involved in multiple trade rumors. The Briton has a contract until 2024 plus a player option, but it would not be strange if he could request the exit.
Nick Nurse He has a very solid team but for everything to follow its course it should go well at a sporting level and things should be done well from the offices.
preseason
| Date | Schedule (MX, US, AR, ES) | Rival |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday October 2 | 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 00:00 (Sunday 3) | Utah Jazz |
| Wednesday, October 5 | 18:30, 19:30, 20:30, 1:30 | Boston Celtics |
| Friday October 7 | 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 2:00 | Houston Rockets |
| Sunday October 9 | 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 00:00 | Chicago Bulls |
| Friday October 14 | 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 1:00 | Boston Celtics |
Complete schedule of the Regular Phase (click here)
What is the first Toronto Raptors game in the 2022-2023 season?
The first game of the Regular Phase of Toronto Raptors in this 2022-2023 It will be Wednesday, October 19. the opponent will be Cleveland Cavaliers, in a match that will be played at the Scotiabank Arena in the Canadian city.
| Date | Schedule (MX, US, AR, ES) | Rival |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 19 | 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 1:30 a.m. (Thursday) | Cleveland Cavaliers |
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