The Toronto Raptors are in a state of transformation. After hanging onto several of its roster pieces for years in the hopes of remaining competitive, the team ultimately moved Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby this season in order to go on a serious rebuild.
The deals resulted in a squad with one or two clear long-term components but plenty of room for flexibility. Scottie Barnes is certainly a potential star, but he may be the only player that Toronto’s management considers untouchable.
Out of everyone on the Raptors’ roster, these three players are the most likely to see their role shift for the rest of the season.
Chris Boucher
Chris Boucher was already a low-minute player in the Raptors’ rotation. As of this writing, he ranks 17th among all Toronto players this season, averaging just 14.0 minutes per game.
Boucher hasn’t played since a week ago against New Orleans, receiving a DNP in each of Toronto’s past three games. He was already basically out of the rotation, and the last week implies he may be watching from the bench for the remainder of the season.
Boucher’s output has either decreased or remained constant in various key statistical categories since the 2020-21 season, when he finished sixth in MIP voting. There is no predicting what his future with the Raptors will be like.
