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A Potential Raptors Move To Tampa Could Change The Divisions In The Eastern Conference 

by Len Werle
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A Potential Raptors Move To Tampa Could Change The Divisions In The Eastern Conference 

 

As of today, 2019’s NBA champion out of Toronto, will not be able to play the next season in their hometown, and could face a similar destiny as the MLB’s Toronto Blue Jays, who played their home games in Buffalo, New York, and the MLS’ Toronto FC who played in East Hartford, Connecticut.

Due to the United States’ handling of COVID-19, travel into Canada has been banned, and it doesn’t appear likely at all, that the coronavirus situation will be handled when the new season tips off, or at least have low enough new cases for Canada to open its borders for international travel.

While Louisville, Kansas City and Newark have previously been considered as a prime guest host for the Raptors in the coming season, they now are looking to finalize a deal that will have Tampa, Florida become their temporary home. 

 

 

If the Raptors will indeed end up playing the season, or at least parts of it, in Tampa, one idea that has been floating around the NBA is to have the Washington Wizards temporarily join the Atlantic Division alongside the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets , while Toronto (Tampa) would then move to the Southeast Division to join the Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic. 

 

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