With the NBA trade deadline less than 42 days away and several teams significantly under-performing expectations, some in outright disarray, trade speculation is ramping up to take over the “news” wires.
And the real news surrounding the Gilbert Arenas situation is not doing anything to slow down the speculation.
Since game 20 of this NBA season, the Toronto Raptors have gone 11-5 to bring their record back to .500 and slow the speculation that Chris Bosh’s departure is inevitable.
Not that several media sources have ceased to speculate about (dream) of a trade or free agent acquisition of the Raptors All-Star.
But with the Raptors improved play of late, thoughts have turned to what are the missing pieces or tweaks that could turn this year's Raptors from first round playoff fodder into legitimate playoff (second round?) contenders.
Meanwhile, some will argue that the Raptors should just let things stand, develop the young guns, and look to the future. Not to mention the fact that many fans believe Jose Calderon is the Raptors best point guard. If the opportunity to dramatically improve the Raptors fortunes presents ...
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