Raptors might've waited too long and now this asset is losing his edge

"Even throughout the internal changes and slight roster tweaks, I noted how standout wing Ochai Agbaji, who blossomed into a superb three-point shooter last year with Toronto after looking like a lost cause the year prior, could find a new role on this Raptors squad as a plug-in defender who can help disrupt the opposition. He's definitely shown glimpses in that role so far in the small 2025-26 season sample."

"Given Agbaji's shared position with a host of other players like Jamison Battle, Gradey Dick, and Ja'Kobe Walter - each of whom is equally eager to earn a regular spot in the rotation - it appeared as though the 2022 lottery pick was bound to hit the trade block. Losing such a complimentary asset would be a sad blow, but since Agbaji is also on an expiring deal, finding him a new home could help clear up the logjam and return assets to Toronto,"

Ochai Agbaji developed into a notable three-point shooter with Toronto and showed potential as a plug-in defender capable of disrupting opponents. Roster competition from Jamison Battle, Gradey Dick, and Ja'Kobe Walter created a crowded wing rotation. Agbaji carried an expiring contract that could have made him a logical trade asset to clear the logjam and return assets to Toronto. He remained with the team to start 2025-26 but experienced a steep minutes drop from 27.2 to 13.8 per game. His three-point shooting collapsed to 0.91 percent with only 1.4 attempts per game.

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