3 Raptors whose roles are in jeopardy after offseason moves

Not what they hoped for
Gradey Dick, Toronto Raptors
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No. 2: Ochai Agbaji

Last season, Ochai Agbaji played in 78 total games between the Utah Jazz and the Toronto Raptors. Upon arriving in Toronto he played in 27, with 18 starts, averaging 23.6 minutes per game and 6.8 shots.

At this point, it would be a surprise if Agbaji gets back to even 27 games over the course of the entire next season with the Raptors.

On the one hand, Agbaji has been dreadful since he was dealt to the Raptors. He shot just 39.1 percent from the field and 21.7 percent from 3-point range; he even shot just 61.1 percent from the free-throw line. He had as many turnovers as assists, was a porous defender and overall a disaster on both ends of the court. Las Vegas Summer League was a chance to build some positive momentum, and he was a disaster playing against fringe NBA players.

If Agbaji's poor play wasn't enough, the Raptors have clearly replaced him on the roster already. They drafted Baylor wing Ja'Kobe Walter in the first round, and between he and Gradey Dick they have enough young Big 12 wings to fill up a rotation spot; they don't need Agbaji.

The larger question for Agbaji is whether another team is willing to take a chance on him, or if his time on a guaranteed NBA contract is over after this year.