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Scottie Barnes’ growth, sticking in the top 6 and more: Raptors mailbag
- Koreen concludes Barnes has improved defensively and remains a key piece, but scoring growth is still needed for a true contending core.
- The piece notes Toronto may need upgrades this offseason to keep up with Eastern contenders.
- Executive comments suggest Toronto might be more aggressive moving picks when the time is right, possibly this offseason.
- The analysis suggests a continued question about Poeltl’s contract and strategic use of amnesty or stretch options.
- Koreen highlights Barnes’s efficiency improvements, including a career-best eFG of 53% while maintaining strong defense.
- The article questions whether Ingram-Barnes-Barrett can sustain a high-powered half-court offense.
- Koreen notes the Raptors’ clutch-time defense is strong but offense struggles when shots aren’t falling.
- The piece suggests a likely offseason that could see changes beyond the core, even if the starting five shifts.
- Koreen emphasizes the need for more dynamic offensive playmakers around Barnes to improve scoring and spacing.
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