The misses kept on coming. A rash of felled Raptors free agent signings. A plague almost as old as the franchise. Will this be the year it ends?

The focus is now on the NBA free agency market opening this Sunday. The $23 million option on Bruce Brown's contract limits the Raptors' budget. If Brown is dealt, it would enhance the roster they desire. The team's priority currently is a sign-and-deal move. While the Raptors are unlikely to retain Gary Trent Jr., they need to fill a few gaps.