10. Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors have to be the toughest team in the league. Down by 20, up by 15; it doesn’t matter. This team plays its heart out every night. And they’re going to be a pest all season long in the Eastern Conference. How far will that toughness take them? Who knows.
The Raptors are a really good, tough team that can beat anyone. Still, I’m not sure anyone considers this team to be a contender in the Eastern Conference right now. Could that change over the course of the season, sure?
Heading into the season, all eyes were on Scottie Barnes. The hope was that he would make the jump to stardom. Though the first couple of weeks, he hasn’t made it. He’s still posting good numbers but he hasn’t had the production jump that many hoped he would. And that’s OK.