TSNs Jack Armstrong offers his thoughts on the Toronto Raptors GM target Masai Ujiri, the Dwight Howard sweepstakes, Jeff Hornaceks hiring in Phoenix, the Heats ability to win on the road and the talents of Tony Parker. 1. Masai Ujiri (Nuggets): The reigning NBA Executive of the Year and former Toronto Raptors assistant GM is the target of the Raps for their new GM search. Im sure well know something in the near future. Hes a sharp guy and, in his time with the Raptors, he stood out to me as a guy who had a nice future in this game. His work in Denver has been outstanding. Hed be a good fit in Toronto if he decided to make the jump. Im not a bit concerned about the former relationship (which was excellent) with president Bryan Colangelo. I see Masai as his own man who will be respectful to not only Bryan (I see no issue here either from the other end - Colangelo knows how hard the job is and will be supportive, professional and respectful) but anyone he comes in contact with; thats his nature. Hes a gentleman but dont kid yourself, in every way, shape or form, this will be his show if he decides to make the move. Hell run it as he sees fit and thats what youve got to do, its your name on the product that appears on the court so you make all the calls. Hell be calling the shots. 2. Dwight Howard (Lakers): Lets just get this Dwight-Mare out of the way and say here are the four legit contenders for his services: Lakers, Rockets, Mavericks and Hawks. The latter three have created cap space and/or will move pieces to make it work if he wants to come on board. No clue figuring how this will all shake out. The one consistency of late with Howard has been his inconsistency as a person. Wonderful talent and I think hell be much better next season after getting through the back surgery rehab. Whomever gets him will have to deal with his immature/petulant ways yet will have a guy the next five years that can still be a dominant force. 3. Jeff Hornacek (Suns): Will serve as the head coach in Phoenix after a very good playing career and a stint as an assistant coach in Utah. You look at the system that Jerry Sloan, Frank and Scott Layden and Kevin OConnor put into place with the Jazz over the past 25 years and you have to marvel at whats been accomplished in such a small market like Salt Lake City during that stretch. No NBA championships but a steady winning and playoff presence; one of the most consistent franchises in pro sports. Hornacek both played and coached there and Im sure learned/absorbed lots of the teachings of how to do it the right way. With a young team in Phoenix and multiple draft picks on the horizon, hes going to have to be firm and hold young players accountable, yet have the ability to be an outstanding communicator with todays athlete. With patience, this could be a solid fit. 4. Miami Heat: Its funny, watching the game Sunday night, the thing that most jumped out at me was the fact that great teams love the challenge of playing on the road. It appeared to me that the Heat were close-knit and loving the task at hand. Watch their bench; all for one and one for all. LeBron schooling Paul George in the post was priceless; took him to the woodshed. New component of LeBrons game that makes him such a lethal factor, particularly when you play on the road and need paint points. It will be interesting to see how the Pacers defend him in the post in Game 4. Cant stay single coverage on each possession, hell carve them up. 5. 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