"The players I'm talking about are Ja'Kobe Walter, Gradey Dick, and Ochai Agbaji. For most of the 2025-26 season, these three have been the swingmen options Toronto has used, and they've all had their ups and downs. Agbaji has definitely been the most disappointing of the three, Dick continues to be inconsistent in his third NBA season, and while Ja'Kobe Walter still catches my eye with potential - he's still very much unproven to warrant a significant role."
"I understand that Toronto is kind of in a tough spot, trying to develop hidden gems like Dick and Walter, especially since they were recent first-round picks. But after the disappointing weekend that just took place, I feel like a ticking time bomb is about to go off in Toronto's face if they don't take a risk and start changing things up. They need to rethink their rotation and what they prioritize on their roster before things get worse."
"The Raptors 905 are definitely on the rise right now and looking way better than their main roster counterparts. Down there in the G League, standouts like Chucky Hepburn, Alijah Martin, and AJ Lawson are thriving. Meanwhile, a guy like Jamison Battle is just riding the bench without any sort of consistent role, even though he's proven to be a sharpshooter."
Toronto's wing depth—Ja'Kobe Walter, Gradey Dick, and Ochai Agbaji—has been clunky and overlapping without an undeniable standout. Agbaji has been the most disappointing, Dick remains inconsistent in his third season, and Walter shows potential but remains unproven for a significant role. The Raptors face development pressure because Dick and Walter are recent first-round picks. Recent poor performances have increased urgency to alter the rotation and roster priorities. Raptors 905 players—Chucky Hepburn, Alijah Martin, AJ Lawson—are outperforming main roster depth, while Jamison Battle lacks a consistent role despite shooting ability. Coaching emphasis on meritocracy should prompt readiness to call up deserving G League standouts.
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