What Went Wrong:

• No shakeup on draft night.
With three first-round picks, GM Billy King was said to be exploring a trade for a veteran who could help the team right away. He wasn't able to swing a deal, meaning the Sixers only got younger and Philly fans will have to remain patient.

• Joe Smith bolted for Chicago.
King was hoping to re-sign the veteran power forward, who played well for Philly after arriving in a midseason trade. Smith opted instead to sign with the Bulls. The young Philly squad might miss his leadership and experience.

Grade: D

With no salary-cap room and few tradable assets, King didn't have many options. Still, they made no real improvement while the Celtics and Knicks passed them.

Toronto Raptors

What Went Right:

• They re-signed Sam Mitchell.
Despite overtures from several other NBA teams, the reigning Coach of the Year chose to stay in Toronto and sign a new four-year, $16 million deal. After last season's stunning turnaround, which saw the Raptors improve from 27 to 47 wins and claim their first-ever Atlantic title, Toronto could not afford to start over with a new coaching staff.

• They shored up the perimeter.
GM Bryan Colangelo signed Heat forward Jason Kapono to a four-year, $24 million free-agent deal, and got Carlos Delfino in a trade with the Pistons for the bargain basement price of two future second-round picks (2009, '11). Kapono led the NBA in 3-point shooting (.514) last year, while Delfino is an intriguing talent who could benefit from a change of scenery after being stuck behind Rip Hamilton and Chauncey Billups in Detroit.

• Jorge Garbajosa stayed on schedule.
The 6-foot-9 forward, a key component in Toronto's turnaround a year ago, is said to be near fully-recovered from the leg and ankle injuries that derailed his season last March. He did not play for his native Spain in the recent FIBA tournament, but sources say it was more for precautionary reasons. He is expected to be ready for training camp.

What Went Wrong:

• They lost Mo Pete.
Unwilling to grant him a long-term deal, the Raptors let veteran Morris Peterson bolt via free agency to the Hornets. The 6-7 small forward might not have fit in the Raptors' long-range plans, but he was a stable presence in the locker room and a fan favorite who had spent his entire career in Toronto.

• They couldn't add a draft pick.
After landing the No. 1 overall pick in '06 (Andrea Bargnani), Toronto didn't have a single pick in last June's draft. Colangelo said he tried hard to trade into the first round for a shot at Italian sharpshooter Marco Belinelli (who went to the Warriors), but couldn't get the right deal.

• Minor injuries cropped up.
While not a major concern, Chris Bosh (foot) and Delfino (knee) had to withdraw from this summer's FIBA Americas Tourney with ailments. Both are expected to be fine by training camp, but Bosh's injury bears watching.

Grade: A-

The defending Atlantic champs didn't need to make major changes. Just keeping the core together, while adding Kapono and Delfino, looks pretty good.