"It will take some miracle work to get this version of the Toronto Raptors into the top tier of NBA contenders. Still, this team has the potential to make the playoffs if they can fill some of the obvious gaps on their roster. Losing streak or not, we saw what a healthy and well-balanced Raptors attack looked like back in November."
"Toronto is currently dealing with the troubling absence of RJ Barrett. His significant contributions as a scorer, passer, and rebounder are greatly missed by the Raptors, especially as they have had a disappointing December campaign so far. And while that is a clear-cut issue in itself, the Raptors have also been dealing with another internal roster weakness. They have long needed a true backup center who can step in for Jakob Poeltl with more athleticism and physicality."
The Toronto Raptors can still reach the playoffs but need targeted roster upgrades to become true contenders. A healthy, balanced November display showed the team could be a sleeper threat capable of making noise. RJ Barrett's absence removes a vital scorer, passer, and rebounder and coincides with a disappointing December stretch. The Raptors lack a backup center with greater athleticism and physicality to spell Jakob Poeltl. December 15 trade eligibility opens opportunities to address both needs, with the Brooklyn Nets presented as a perfect match. Ochai Agbaji's offense has declined, and his expiring $6.3 million contract makes him a candidate for a fresh start.
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