"The Raptors' rotation next season should be fascinating. Outside of the presumed starters (which will include RJ Barrett on day 1, as we've already hashed out), you can make the case for another seven players who are deserving of minutes on a night-to-night basis. But it's unlikely that Darko Rajakovic trots out a 12-man rotation every game, particularly when that same rotation contains some positional duplication. For example, rookie Collin Murray-Boyles and Jonathan Mogbo will likely be battling it out for minutes this season."
"But by far the most intriguing positional battle for the Raptors this season will be at the wings. How does Coach Rajakovic sift through the quartet of Gradey Dick, Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamison Battle, and Ochai Agbaji? Who gets prioritized and who ultimately receives the short end of the stick? Gradey and Ja'Kobe likely have an edge compared to Agbaji and Battle. They both have higher ceilings as prospects, and so it's natural for the front office and coaching staff to prioritize them. But that doesn't mean that either player won't get a rotation spot."
The Raptors' rotation next season will include presumed starters, including RJ Barrett, while several bench candidates vie for meaningful minutes. Seven additional players merit night-to-night minutes, but a consistent 12-man rotation is unlikely because of positional overlap. Rookies Collin Murray-Boyles and Jonathan Mogbo are expected to compete for minutes, and Sandro Mamukelashvili remains in the mix. The most consequential battle occurs at the wings among Gradey Dick, Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamison Battle, and Ochai Agbaji. Gradey and Ja'Kobe possess higher ceilings and may be prioritized, yet Agbaji and Battle provide essential floor spacing that supports primary creators, requiring creative lineup solutions from Coach Darko Rajakovic.
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