Years of struggles and failing to meet expectations have surrounded the Toronto Raptors since their first NBA championship in 2019. Many All-Star-level players have left the organization, and the Raptors have experienced back-to-back losing seasons for the first time in a decade.

As the 2025-26 NBA season approaches, Scottie Barnes is ready to flip the narrative , especially after witnessing the growth of his young squad.

The Raptors finished the 2024-25 season winning 12 of their final 23 games and registering the second-best defensive rating in the league after the All-Star break. Their growth has set the standard for what is to come.

With Darko Rajakovic entering his third season with the team and many of Toronto's young talents taking a step in the right direction, Barnes kn

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