The Raptors are going to make the playoffs. That much we know. They could lose most of the rest of their games and still make the 8th seed.
Kyle Lowry is injured. We know that as well. He’s not coming back until the playoffs.
Combine those two things. Are you thinking what I’m thinking? That’s right! It’s tanking time! Tanking used to be the sole domain of bad teams. No longer! The Raptors have a prime chance to give their bountiful young talent some burn, and they would be fools to not take advantage. We’ve already determined that them winning games doesn’t matter. They’re gonna have to play Cleveland anyway, why not have it be an 8th seed vs. 1st seed matchup with the 8th seed having the benefit of freshly seasoned young talent?
This is genius. Get Bruno Caboclo confident in the NBA, rest Serge Ibaka so he doesn’t hurt himself before the postseason, do the same with other rookies/veterans, and watch as you have a 15-man roster full of contributors dominate LeBaby Bitchames and The Cryaliers in the first round!