As the Raptors usher in a new era of basketball under the guidance of new head coach…

 As the Raptors usher in a new era of basketball under the guidance of new head coach

It’s been nearly three months since a heartbreaking loss to the Bulls in the Play-In Tournament, but Raptors basketball is back. Summer Raptors basketball, that is.

Led by 13th overall pick Gradey Dick, Toronto’s Summer League team is set to take the floor in Las Vegas, with meetings scheduled against the Bulls, Cavaliers, Pistons, and Nets.

As the Raptors usher in a new era of basketball under the guidance of new head coach Darko Rajakovic, their time at summer league should provide a glimpse of what’s to come moving forward.

That said, there are a few things worth keeping an eye on when the Raptors take the floor.

Gradey Dick’s all-around game

As Toronto’s lottery pick, all eyes will be on the Kansas product, who is expected to immediately provide an answer to the team’s dire need for shooting.