With the Toronto Raptors’ season officially coming to an end, all attention now shifts toward what could be a pivotal offseason for the franchise. The Raptors did well, but they still didn’t advance past the first round. Now it is time for the franchise to put itself in a better position for the next playoffs.
After coming up short in the postseason, it has become increasingly clear that changes are coming. Whether through free agency, trades, or internal restructuring, the Raptors are expected to make several roster adjustments in hopes of taking a meaningful step forward next season, and with limited roster flexibility, it is almost certain that not everyone will be returning.
Here are four Raptors who could be playing elsewhere next season:
- Garrett Temple
Up first on the list is Garrett Temple.
While some fans may not like the idea of losing him, especially given how respected he is within the organization, Temple’s future in Toronto remains uncertain. Despite appearing in just 22 games and averaging only 0.8 points in 3.3 minutes per contest, if you know anything about him, then you know his value far outweighs his box score contributions.
Temple was widely viewed as one of the team’s most important veteran voices and was even nominated for the NBA’s Teammate of the Year Award, ultimately finishing fourth behind DeAndre Jordan, Jrue Holiday, and Jeff Green.
For a young Raptors squad, being able to have Temple’s leadership and professionalism on the team carried real value.
Still, Toronto now faces an important question: is it more valuable to keep a veteran mentor at the end of the bench, or use that roster spot on a younger player with long-term upside?
As the team has matured past a group of rookies and sophomores, and has gained playoff experience, it’s arguable that having another feasible contributor would be more meaningful than a mentor. And if Temple does move on, he will undoubtedly be missed. However, given the respect he has earned within the organization, it would not be surprising to eventually see him return in some sort of coaching or player development role down the line.
2. Gradey Dick
Gradey Dick’s situation may be one of the more intriguing storylines of Toronto’s offseason.
After showing legitimate promise during his sophomore season, averaging 14.4 points while shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc, many expected Dick to become a major part of the Raptors’ long-term core. Instead, his third season took a disappointing turn, particularly after the All-Star break.
Once a consistent part of Darko Rajakovic’s rotation, Dick saw both his minutes and production decline dramatically. He averaged just 14 minutes per game during the second half of the season while shooting only 30.1 percent from deep and scoring just 6.0 points per contest. He frequently forced it offensively, and though peel switching kept him alive defensively, he wasn’t able to hang in plays in isolation otherwise.
With major financial decisions looming involving players such RJ Barrett, Toronto could decide to move on from Dick in order to create additional cap flexibility. His $7.13 million salary may become more valuable as a trade asset than as part of the team’s future rotation, and it is expiring, meaning other players could want him either as a second-draft candidate, or as a way of shedding salary for next season.
Recent reports have only added fuel to that possibility. According to Sportsnet’s Michael Grange, Dick is reportedly “amenable to” a trade, making a potential split increasingly realistic.
At this point, a fresh start may ultimately benefit both sides.
3. Sandro Mamukelashvili
Few players became fan favorites in Toronto as quickly as Sandro Mamukelashvili.
Mamu consistently brought energy, and much-needed frontcourt depth to the Raptors, and based purely on fan reaction, bringing him back would seem like an easy decision. Unfortunately for Toronto, retaining him may not be so simple.
Mamukelashvili has already expressed interest in returning, praising both the organization and head coach Darko Rajakovic for giving him an opportunity to expand his role and prove himself as a legitimate NBA rotation player. However, there is an issue…money talks.
Because the Raptors do not hold Mamukelashvili’s Bird Rights, opposing teams could potentially outbid Toronto in free agency. After signing a modest two-year, $5.26 million contract with a player option, Mamu significantly raised his value during the 2025–26 season.
After averaging just 6.3 points and 3.1 rebounds in limited minutes with the San Antonio Spurs during the 2024–25 campaign, Mamukelashvili flourished in Toronto. In his first season with the Raptors, he averaged 11.2 points and 4.9 rebounds while playing nearly 22 minutes per game. He even finished 10th in Sixth Man of the Year voting, ahead of teammate Jamal Shead. Though he struggled in the playoffs, his regular season was spectacular.
In today’s NBA, versatile big men who can stretch the floor are highly coveted, and teams in need of additional shooting and size, such as the Chicago Bulls or Portland Trail Blazers, could make a serious push for him this summer.
4. Trayce Jackson-Davis
Last on the list is Trayce Jackson-Davis. Toronto’s trade deadline was underwhelming to say the least. Tied to a lot of trade rumors at the time, the Raps were expected to make a big splash, but that was not the case as Toronto ended up with just acquiring Jackson-Davis from the Golden State Warriors. Raps also got Chris Paul. However, he was waived within the week of the deal.
It seemed as though he might offer insurance at the big spot for Toronto. But in 17 games with the Raptors, he averaged just 1.8 points and 1.9 rebounds in five minutes per game. He never entered the rotation outside of injury, and that didn’t change in the playoffs, as he logged only four minutes of garbage time against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
That lack of trust is especially notable considering Toronto’s struggles with rebounding and interior size throughout that series against the Cavs.
Jackson-Davis does have a relatively inexpensive $2.4 million team option, but based on how little he was utilized, it seems increasingly unlikely that the Raptors view him as a meaningful part of their future plans.
While some of Toronto’s potential offseason decisions already feel predictable, others will require a more significant thought process. Only time will tell what Toronto has up their sleeve. For now, all eyes remain on what Toronto has planned once free agency officially opens on June 30, 2026.
