Updated Raptors depth chart: How Toronto's trade deadline deals impact team's starting lineup, rotation, roster

Scott Rafferty

Updated Raptors depth chart: How Toronto's trade deadline deals impact team's starting lineup, rotation, roster image

The Raptors had a busier trade deadline than expected.

While there was plenty of noise surrounding Bruce Brown Jr., Toronto went in a different direction by trading Dennis Schroder, Thaddeus Young, Kira Lewis Jr. and Otto Porter Jr. in two separate deals for Spencer Dinwiddie, Kelly Olynyk and Ochai Agbaji.

The Raptors already had a good young core in place with Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes. Agbaji could be a nice addition to that, while Olynyk will add to the team's depth.

Dinwiddie would have added depth as well, but he's been waived.

With some new faces on the roster, here's how Toronto's trade deadline affects the team's depth chart.

MORE: Why the Raptors waived Spencer Dinwiddie immediately after trade

Updated Raptors depth chart after trade deadline

When healthy, the Raptors will likely have the same starting lineup, with Quickley at point guard, Brown or Gary Trent Jr. at shooting guard, Barrett at small forward, Barnes at power forward and Jakob Poeltl at center. It's the second unit that will look different, with Agbaji and Olynyk coming off the bench.

Olynyk is a career 37.0 percent 3-point shooter who will provide important spacing from the power forward or center position. A native of Toronto, Ontario, Olynyk will be the ninth Canadian to play for the Raptors.

Agbaji might be the most interesting addition. The 23-year-old joins the Raptors with career averages of 6.7 points and 2.2 rebounds, but he's just two years removed from being the No. 14 pick in the NBA Draft. He has potential as a 3-and-D wing.

Here's an updated look at Toronto's depth chart:

Position Starter Second Third Fourth
PG Immanuel Quickley      
SG Gary Trent Jr. Bruce Brown Jr. Gradey Dick Garrett Temple
SF RJ Barrett Ochai Agbaji Jordan Nwora  
PF Scottie Barnes Chris Boucher Jalen McDaniels  
C Jakob Poeltl Kelly Olynyk Jontay Porter  

MORE: Ochai Agbaji can be Raptors' 3-and-D wing of the future

When is the Raptors' next game?

  • Date: Feb. 9, 2024
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT

The Raptors will be back in action on Friday when they face the Rockets. The game is scheduled to tip off around 7:30 p.m. ET from Toronto's Scotiabank Arena.

It's unknown if Dinwiddie, Olynyk and Agbaji will be cleared to play.

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Scott Rafferty is an experienced NBA journalist who first started writing for The Sporting News in 2017. There are few things he appreciates more than a Nikola Jokic no-look pass, Klay Thompson heat check or Giannis Antetokounmpo eurostep. He's a member of the NBA Global team.