Contrary to their dismal record and bottom-five standing, the Toronto Raptors have mostly enjoyed positive vibes and promising developments this season as they prioritize lottery odds over wins.Franchise star Scottie Barnes has bounced back from multiple injuries to play the best two-way basketball of his career.

Scottie Barnes is the figurehead, the centerpiece, the focal point of the Toronto Raptors and their rebuild. While this season has been far from a successful one in the win-loss column for the Raptors, there are constant signs of encouragement reassuring everyone watching that things are headed in the right direction for Toronto.

Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors is unexpectedly predicted to have one of the NBA's worst-value contracts in two years.

“I just think I’m a natural star defender” — Scottie Barnes led the Raptors defensive effort against Kevin Durant and the Suns and believes there’s more where that came from, for ⁦@Sportsnet⁩ sportsnet.ca/nba/article/bo… - 12:18 AM

The Toronto Raptors believe Scottie Barnes is one of the league's best defenders and his performance on Sunday against Kevin Durant certainly proved it

R.J. Barrett and the Toronto Raptors travel to Chicago on Friday looking to snap a mini two-game losing streak against the Bulls.