"We always try to go out there and win. Certain things happen-injuries happen, trades happen, a lot of things happen which play a part."
"I think our expectations for our team are to definitely make the playoffs, and win some games in the playoffs. That's the bottom line-that's the standard with how talented we are and what we should be able to achieve."
Expectations are rising for the Toronto Raptors heading into the 2025-26 NBA season following the deadline acquisition of Brandon Ingram, a move that signalled renewed aggression. The team finished 30-52 last season and missed the play-in by one seed, seven games behind the Miami Heat. Scottie Barnes framed the prior season as transitional and emphasized uncontrollable factors like injuries and trades. Barnes stated that the team’s baseline goal is to make the playoffs and win playoff games, reflecting internal standards tied to the roster’s talent. A postseason return would be the first since the 2023 play-in loss to Chicago.
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