"That leaves one, maybe two, rotation spots still up for grabs for the remainder of the season. Ja'Kobe Walter, Ochai Agbaji, and Gradey Dick have all had opportunities to claim that final spot, but none has done enough to give head coach Darko Rajaković the confidence to end the rotation battle. Injuries have since opened the door for two more players, Alijah Martin and A.J. Lawson, and both have made the most of their chances."
"That uncertainty is good news for these young players, all of whom should continue to see regular minutes as the roster recovers. If one can consistently bring high energy and convert just enough of their offensive opportunities, it could provide a meaningful boost to Toronto's rotation once the team is back at full strength. In the last Fulcrum, I challenged Immanuel Quickley to carry the offense through Toronto's injury stretch and prove he belongs in the team's long-term core."
Toronto has gone 2-2 recently while injuries continue to test the roster. When fully healthy, the starting five projects as Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes, and Jakob Poeltl, with Jamal Shead, Collin Murray-Boyles, and Sandro Mamukelashvili solidifying bench minutes. One or two rotation spots remain contested among Ja'Kobe Walter, Ochai Agbaji, Gradey Dick, Alijah Martin, and A.J. Lawson. The competition will likely persist with no clear timeline for full health. Young players should continue to see regular minutes, and consistent high energy and converted offensive chances could meaningfully boost the rotation. Immanuel Quickley struggled with efficiency in two outings and then missed the next two games.
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