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Toronto Raptors: 3-step offseason plan to get back to NBA Playoffs

By Jack Long

TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 06: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors reacts during overtime against the Washington Wizards at Amalie Arena on May 06, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 06: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors reacts during overtime against the Washington Wizards at Amalie Arena on May 06, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – APRIL 13: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket while guarded by Devonte’ Graham #4 of the Charlotte Hornets  (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – APRIL 13: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket while guarded by Devonte’ Graham #4 of the Charlotte Hornets  (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) /

2. Pay a premium price for a point guard

If Lowry is leaving, somethings got to give. Via trade, free agency or draft, the Raptors need a new stud at the point guard position. You’re not going to replace some of the intangibles Lowry brings to the table, but the statistical outpoint could be replicated.

Lucky for the Raptors, this free-agent class is loaded and there are plenty of options that Toronto should discuss. Getting that one stud to replace Lowry might be the surest way to guarantee that the Raptors can start piling up the wins next season.

The Toronto Raptors need a new ‘guy’ at PG.

The Raptors still have quality players at the guard position, but don’t necessarily have a true PG that could be relied on as a full-time starter as early as next season.

Fred VanVleet would appear to be the guy, but many argue that he is better suited at the shooting guard position. Malachi Flynn has played great basketball down the stretch, but he is still young and inexperienced, especially if this team wants to compete for real next season.

Free-agent names like Devonte’ Graham, Dennis Schroder and Spencer Dinwiddie are all intriguing. One of those three, with Schroder standing out in particular, could end up making the Raptors a force once again.

Toronto Raptors ideal guard depth chart next season.

PG: (insert player here) SG: Fred VanVleet

PG: Malachi Flynn SG: Jalen Harris