Lightning face steep challenge if they hope to win third-straight Stanley Cup

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Despite outside interest, Raptors hold on to Anunoby and now look forward

3 days ago | By Sportsnet

The most telling indicator of the Toronto Raptors ‘ intentions as the NBA Draft approached was offered well before they made Arizona big man Christian Koloko their second-round pick.
Leading up to the draft there had been persistent rumours or speculation that Raptors forward OG Anunoby was in play and trading him was the means by which Toronto would obtain a pick in the lottery while adding some additional roster depth, presumably, and that the fifth-year forward would find a path towards becoming a primary offensive option and potentially increase his contract value in the process.
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Prospect of Interest: Christian Koloko adds needed rim protection to Raptors

3 days ago | By Sportsnet

With their lone pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, the Toronto Raptors took University of Arizona junior centre Christian Koloko 33rd overall.
An adept, shot-blocking rim protector with quick feet that should allow him to switch all over the floor, he looks to be the defensive centre Toronto's been needing in its secondary and tertiary lineups.
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