Toronto Raptors
TORONTO (AP) — Last season: 30-52, missed playoffs.
COACH: Darko Rajakovic (3rd season, 55-109).
SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 at Atlanta.
DEPARTURES: F Chris Boucher, president Masai Ujiri.
ADDITIONS: F Sandro Mamukelashvili, F Collin Murray-Boyles.
BetMGM championship odds: 100-1.
What to expect
With the Raptors happy to prioritize draft positioning over present-day competitiveness, forward Brandon Ingram didn’t play a single second after being acquired from New Orleans last February. Instead, Ingram was given time to heal his sprained left ankle as the Raptors lost 50-plus games for the second straight season. If Ingram is healthy and contributing this season, the 2020 All-Star could combine with Scottie Barnes to help Toronto push for the playoffs in a weak Eastern Con