What is the backup plan if the Raptors can't retain Sandro Mamukelashvili?

The Raptors finished as an elite defensive team, ranking top 5 in defensive rating and placing high in steals and blocks. Offense showed more problems, especially in the half court where three-point shooting was inconsistent. The team ranked 21st in three-point percentage and attempted relatively few threes per game. The offseason priorities include re-signing Sandro Mamukelashvili because his size and three-point ability make him valuable as a bench scorer. If he leaves or is outbid, the Raptors could use the 19th draft pick to find a similar player. Regardless of Mamukelashvili’s future, the roster needs additional depth with reliable three-point shooting, potentially through free-agent additions.

"With a team that might not have realized their identity at the beginning of the season, we've learned a lot about who the Raptors really are. They established themselves as an elite defence in the league, finishing top 5 in defensive rating (112.1) as well as 4th in steals and blocks to boot."

"It's the offensive end of the floor however that has a little more cause for concern. We saw this team struggle in the half court where it was difficult for them to knock down threes. This has to be one of the main areas of focus heading into the offseason as the Raptors finished 21st in 3-point percentage. Mind you, they also took the 5th fewest 3-point attempts at 32.1 per game."

"Re-signing Sandro Mamukelashvili needs to be a priority for the aforementioned reasons. He was a breakout signing that will go down as one of the better value pickups from last offseason, but the Raptors can't afford to lose his ability to knock down threes, especially at his size. To have your big off the bench score the third most threes on your team is incredibly hard to find in this league."

"However, there's a chance the Raptors aren't as motivated as we'd hope to keep him around, or another team outbids what Toronto can offer. Perhaps, Toronto addresses their needs for a Mamu-type player with the 19th pick in this year's draft. Regardless of what happens with Sandro Mamukelashvili, the Raptors should look to provide depth with three-point shooting."

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