As much as I like Demar as a player and a person I too am sick of the whining. Demar, the city, hell, the country will miss you! We have enjoyed having you here and watching you progress. You will not be forgotten, but, if you don't stop the bitching, you could be remembered for the wrong reason. Now having said that, Masai should have called Demar and given him a heads up, especially after telling him he would not be traded.
IMO Raps improved with the trade as long as Lowry buys in. If he wants to win he should buy in! Will Powell ride the bench like he did last year or can he rebound and become a useful piece? Miles and Ibaka will have to step up their games too. Green and a healthy Leonard should have this team competing for another Eastern title and a long playoff run. The bench has to prove last year was not a fluke and that they will and can compete. Another unknown is Nurse, he goes from friend and mentor to "the man". Trades may still be coming and it could and should be another exciting year.