By RaptorTalk


Does anyone really think that Chris Bosh is re-signing in Toronto next summer? It’s clear to me that there is virtually no chance as it stands now.

Why would Bosh want to be part of this train wreck moving forward?

With two terrible losses, the good vibes from the short-lived three game win streak is gone – albeit that the three victories against Washington, Chicago and Minnesota were not worthy of a parade.

    

Believe it or not, there is talent in Toronto

Talent wise, I still maintain the Raptors have more talent than they’ve had in years. Surprisingly, they continue to struggle mightily.

If you were to take most of the individual Raptors and put them on a different squad, most of them would be solid NBA players with their new team. Yet, with this edition of the Toronto Raptors they simply do not fit together.

When is Bryan Colangelo going to take steps to fix this mess? Colangelo himself said he would know  by the end of November after 18 games as to what he had in this team. Even the most ardent homers were saying you should have a good idea by 25 games. Well, we are at the 25 game mark (10 wins - 15 losses) and there is no consistency and it looks like nothing is changing.

What is troubling is that the Raptors are getting worse and not better. The Raptors show no sense of urgency, no heart, no effort and no pride.

On the Raptors broadcast it was said that Toronto is only 3-8 against teams with a winning record.

Guess what? It's actually worse than that.

One of those +.500 teams was New Orleans who are now two games under .500. So the reality is that the Raptors are 2-9 versus +.500 teams - with one of those squads, Miami, sporting an unimpressive 11-10 record. So outside of the season opener against the Cavs, the Raptors have not performed well when matched up with the better teams in the NBA.

That's a huge concern, because even if the Raptors squeak into the playoffs - it virtually guarantees a first round exit for Toronto in 4 games.


Triano is not the answer

Jay Triano is not all to blame, but he is one of the big reasons this team is so horrible.

Back in the preseason, Triano showed no sense of urgency and his laissez faire attitude has carried on into the regular season. When fans we’re calling for Turkoglu to start building on-court chemistry with his new team, Jay seemed content to let him rest. When the Raptors needed time together on the floor so they could gel, Jay took them bowling.

Look, Jay was a fine assistant coach but he is terribly over-matched as the head honcho. This Raptor team is a reflection of their head coach, which is without any noticeable passion, fire or edge. Triano did nothing to distinguish himself as an interim head coach and he has done nothing to change my mind with his mediocre coaching this season.

When you look at upcoming opponents like Miami and Houston, you see teams with better records and yet they don’t have the raw talent that Toronto has. I don’t think Jay Triano and his staff have the ability to motivate and build a culture that leads to winning.


It's up to Bryan Colangelo

Here is the botton line.

The time for patience is over. Bryan Colangelo needs to make a major decision NOW. Either he is going to make major changes and try to win now or he needs to start rebuilding with his first move being the trade of Chris Bosh.

Do I want to see Bosh traded? Hell no. But I’m realistic enough to know that he’s not going to stay here and be part of a franchise moving in the wrong direction.

Hopefully, Bryan the ‘dealer’ steps up and (1) fires Triano and (2) adjusts his roster through a couple of crucial deals. If he can work his magic and the team starts some serious winning, then there remains an outside chance that Bosh might consider staying long term.

Otherwise, Bryan should put Bosh on the trade block and let the bidding war begin.