SCOTTSDALE– Perspective is something Grayson Allen knows much about after entering his eighth NBA season. Although the Phoenix Suns sniper has never been traded midseason, he understands the game.

It appears that the Toronto Raptors have learned their lesson.

With the NBA trade deadline behind us, it feels like a good time to check back in on the Eastern Conference. To start the season, I had a sneaking feeling the East would be more fun than many expected ...