The Clippers (3:48) and Raptors (30:37) should be very excited for what's to come, whereas the Rockets (13:57) and 76ers should be a bit more concerned (21:50). Based on a variety of factors, Brian Windhorst, Kevin Pelton and Tim Bontemps break down which teams they expect will rise and fall over the next few seasons. Plus, the guys discuss the opening in Chicago's front office and whether it's a desirable position.
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Toronto's cancellation of all city-led and permitted events through June 30 amid the coronavirus pandemic does not apply to professional sports leagues such as the NBA, NHL, MLB or MLS, a spokesman for Mayor John Tory said Tuesday.
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The Raptors' entire travel party from the team's last game Monday night in Salt Lake City -- save one person -- tested negative for the coronavirus. The remaining person's test is pending.
1918 Stanley Cup won by Toronto...1919 Stanley Cup canceled (Spanish flu). 1993 World Series won by Toronto...1994 World Series canceled (strike). 2019 NBA Finals won by Toronto...2020 NBA Finals?
Utah center Rudy Gobert, after he was ejected along with Toronto's OG Anunoby near the end of Monday's game, disputed the turn of events, saying, "next time, I'll do justice myself so the official can eject me for a reason."
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 46 | 18 | .719 | - | W4 |
| Boston | 43 | 21 | .672 | 3 | W1 |
| Philadelphia | 39 | 26 | .600 | 7.5 | W1 |
| Brooklyn | 30 | 34 | .469 | 16 | W3 |
| New York | 21 | 45 | .318 | 26 | W1 |
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2(29) | Dewan Hernandez | C | Miami (FL) |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 46 | 18 | .719 |
| 2018-19 | 58 | 24 | .707 |
| 2017-18 | 59 | 23 | .720 |
| 2016-17 | 51 | 31 | .622 |
| 2015-16 | 56 | 26 | .683 |
