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ANDREA BARGNANI
Status: Signed through 2014-15 season.
Good and bad: Missed more than half the season with a wonky calf muscle but was excellent for most of the games he played; showed a willingness, and an ability, to play defence that had been hidden in his first five years with the franchise. Still an offensive matchup problem for opponents and Casey structured the offence to run through him. He won’t ever be a great rebounder but he can definitely improve in that area.
Future: No reason to think Casey won’t keep him in same key role.
Grade: B-plus.
DEMAR DEROZAN
Status: Signed through 2012-13 season with team option for 2013-14.
Good and bad: Assumed far greater scoring load with absence of Andrea Bargnani for more than half the season; showed at times a great understanding of the balance needed between drives and jumpers. Still has to work to do on defence but Dwane Casey lauded him for improvement as the season went on. Still needs to work on ball-handling skills to be able to attack more successfully. Probably more a complementary player on a very good team as opposed to a go-to guy right now.
Future: If his game continues to develop as it has, a key part.
Grade: C-plus