What's next for the Raptors?
THE CORE
Chris Bosh
Three-year contract extension with a player option for a fourth year kicks in next season. Cornerstone of the franchise, he keeps improving.
T.J. Ford
Three-year contract extension with a player option for a fourth year kicks in next season. Young point guard learning his way as team leader.
Andrea Bargnani
Under rookie contract for next three years with a team option for a fourth. Vastly improved from start of year, sky's the limit.
THE SUPPORTING CAST
Anthony Parker
Two years remaining on contract. A glue guy who might have most complete game on team.
Jose Calderon
One year remaining on contract. Could be best backup point guard in the league, comfortable with role.
Jorge Garbajosa
Two years remaining on contract. Has to come back from serious leg injury.
Rasho Nesterovic
One year guaranteed remaining, one year player option. Solid, if unspectacular. If Bargnani's projected as a starter, he could be moved.
THE QUESTION MARKS
Morris Peterson
Free agent this summer. It'd be a big surprise if longest-serving Raptor was in Toronto next season. May fetch good value in a sign-and-trade.
Joey Graham
One year left on deal. Infuriates coaches with inconsistency, shocks them with athleticism, but it might be time to move him along.
Kris Humphries
One year left on rookie contract. Good backup deep in rotation, energy guy who can help if he'll be satisfied with secondary role.
Juan Dixon
One year left on contract. Good rotation player in regular season, proven scorer who can help.
Luke Jackson
A guaranteed deal for next year. He's cheap – less than $500,000 – and much more a project than a prospect. Depth guy.
Pape Sow
Free agent in the summer. Everyone loves the guy, but not sure there'll be room at the end of the roster for him.
Uros Slokar
Free agent this summer. See Sow. Same deal, but may have enough potential that they keep him around for another look.
Darrick Martin
Free agent this summer. If he wants to play another year as a de facto coach, they should bring him back; if he wants to coach, they should add him to the staff.
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