Toronto Raptors: 10 Bold Predictions for the 2016-17 Season

May 27, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Fire shoots up from the basket arms during player introductions prior to the Toronto Raptors hosting Cleveland Cavaliers in game six of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre.The Cavaliers won 113-87. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
May 27, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Fire shoots up from the basket arms during player introductions prior to the Toronto Raptors hosting Cleveland Cavaliers in game six of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre.The Cavaliers won 113-87. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 3, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey and forward Terrence Ross (31) during the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports /

8) A trade is coming

Powell, Ross, Joseph, Valanciunas. So many value players are available on the roster, it’s almost a crime not to trade one of them.

If the Raptors are serious about making the next step to becoming a championship team, they need to make a trade soon. As it stands, the team that is before us is not enough to challenge Cleveland, let alone Golden State.