IF Ingram is healthy, then odds are they're a playoff team. Beyond that I'm not sure. They've rebuilt without a superstar - a classic Raptors identity. But they need a star or two to get there. I read the Grange article that Barrett was potentially going back in this trade at one point. And he does seem to be the guy to trade at his peak when the time is right. Long term I think to get that star player in the starting five one or both of Ingram and Barrett are dealt. Dick is looking alright. There are a lot of "alright" players on the team, but some of that has to be cashed in for star status guys who can take the ball and cash in at will.
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