NBA.com's Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving are back at it to digest the headliner quotes from 2021 Raptors Media Day and things to watch for as preseason approaches.

The tandem speaks on the team's winning expectations, Pascal Siakam's injury status and role as the "go-to guy," Fred VanVleet's leadership and All-Defensive Team aspirations and what a "huge" role will look like for rookie Scottie Barnes.

They also highlight Toronto's five preseason matchups and position battles to watch throughout the exhibition games.

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