Derek Therriault

I enjoy all NBA Basketball and especially the Toronto Raptors. Whether it is the salary cap, player development, roster construction, player asset value, trade nuances, I love analyzing all the moves around the margins that most times are the difference between an appearance in the finals and being bounced in the 2nd round.
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Why trading for Andre Drummound doesn't make sense

by Derek Therriault
Recently, Shams Charania at The Athletic reported that the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers engaged in trade talks for center Andre...
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VanVleet's record performance a symptom of team's turnaround

by Derek Therriault
It’s important not to lose sight of such a fantastic individual accomplishment from Fred VanVleet. His 54 points was a Toronto Raptors franchise...
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Why the Raptors could benefit from being bad this season

by Derek Therriault
The case for the Toronto Raptors to take a step back this season. If the season ended today, the Toronto Raptors would have the second-worst...
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Raptors: Early takeaways 5 games into 2020-21 season

by Derek Therriault
The Toronto Raptors have had a less than ideal start to the 2020-21 season. Five games into the season, there has been a lot of conversation...
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Raptors: 3 factors that could determine team's success

by Derek Therriault
As we get closer to the start of the 2020-21 season that will have its challenges, here are three things to watch with the Toronto Raptors. As we...
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How Malachai Flynn fits the Raptors roster and system

by Derek Therriault
With the Toronto Raptors using their first round pick in the 2020 NBA Draft on guard Malachai Flynn, we look at how he fits the roster and the type...
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Raptors 2020 Draft Preview: Grant Riller is the ideal target

by Derek Therriault
Going into the 2020 NBA Draft, the Toronto Raptors will have a clear need to address on the roster and Grant Riller should be a target at 29th...
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Raptors: Examining Pascal Siakam's future

by Derek Therriault
There was a lot of talk about Pascal Siakam's performance after the 2020 season but what should the Toronto Raptors do with their star player going...