It’s pretty clear that Reggie Evans is the de facto leader of this team based on quotes like this: “We’re not doing what the coach wants us to do. We weren’t playing weak side, we weren’t helping each other out. I was just letting the guys know. I was putting the thought back in their heads, how we got to do this, this and this.” (Toronto Sun)
Eric Koreen points out that the Raptors’ point guard tandem of Jarrett Jack and Jose Calderon is shooting just 34.4 percent from the field so far — considering how poor they are defensively, that has to improve if this team is going to compete. (National Post)
The Raptors are one of about seven teams that might have some interest in free agent center Earl Barron. I say they should take a pass here — he’s terrible. (RaptorsHQ)
A blog called “Samsquanch” breaks down the Raptors’ performance after four games. (Samsquanch)
Basketball-Reference.com posts NBA team schedule-adjusted offensive and defensive ratings up to this point — the Raptors are 18th in offence and 22nd in defence. The Heat are first in offence and second in defence. (Basketball-Reference.com)
Some bitter Cleveland fans have answers to LeBron’s questions from his Nike ad — this is equal parts awesome and cringeworthy. (The Basketball Jones)
