Toronto Raptors: 3 glaring holes that need to be fixed this offseason

3. Bench Depth.

Toronto demonstrated this season that their “next man up” mentality was alive and well. In a season that featured several injuries to key players as well as roster moves, the Raptors always found a way to fill the newly formed void and perform.

These moves may have been sufficient to compete, but due to their lack of depth at times the Raptors struggled to close out games down the stretch or get offensive production from their second unit.

Looking ahead to next season, it is clear that the bench needs a kickstart in the form of a go-to scorer off the bench. With scorers like Tim Hardaway Jr. and Dennis Schroder set to become unrestricted free agents this summer, their fit on the current Raptors squad could be just what they need.

The Toronto Raptors need some depth.

Being able to create scoring chances for themselves, as well as control the attention of an opposing defense to create opportunities for their teammates, is exactly what the Raptors need to bring on board to stay afloat when their starting five does not produce.

Having a go-to scorer off the bench has been a staple for the Raptors in the past with players such as Lou Williams, VanVleet, and Norman Powell all being difference makers in the Raptors rotation in recent memory.

By acquiring a player that can create their own shot, the Raptors will have a great shot at staying competitive over the course of any matchup, and could be a difference-maker down the stretch of the season.