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

The Raptors had a longer trade deadline than expected.

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

The Raptors have a nice young core with Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett and Scotty Barnes. Agbaji could be a good addition to it, and Olynyk would add depth to the team.

Dinwiddie also adds depth but is expected to drop out, According to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

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

MORE: Live analysis for every trade deadline deal

Updated Raptors depth chart after trade deadline

When healthy, the Raptors could have the same starting lineup, with Quickley at point guard, Brown or Gary Trent Jr. at shooting guard, Barrett Jr. at forward, Barnes at power forward and Jacob Poelt at center. It's a different second half with Agbaji and Olympique coming off the bench.

If Dinwiddie is stuck somewhere, it will be a bench. His numbers are down this season, but he gives the Raptors a big guard to back up Quickley.

Olynyk is a career 37.0% 3-point shooter who provides significant range from the power forward or center position. A native of Toronto, Ontario, Olynyk will become the ninth Canadian to play for the Raptors.

Agbaji may be the most interesting addition. The 23-year-old joined the Raptors with career averages of 6.7 points and 2.2 rebounds, but he was just two years away 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 The fourth
PG Immanuel Quickley Spencer Dinwiddie
SG Gary Trent Jr Bruce Brown Jr. Grady Dick Garrett Temple
SF RJ Barrett Ochai Agbaji Jordan Nwora
PF Scotty Barnes Chris Boucher Jalen McDaniels
C Jacob Poeltl Kelly Olynyk Jontay Porter

When is the Raptors next game?

  • Sun: February 9, 2024
  • Time: 7:30 PM ET | 4:30 a.m. PT

The Raptors are back in action on Friday when they face the Rockets. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM ET from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

It is unclear whether Dinwiddie, Olynyk and Agbaji will be allowed to play.

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