Kawhi Leonard’s knee setback gives Toronto’s overlooked players a chance to step into bigger roles and help keep the Raptors competitive.
Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss at least a week for the Toronto Raptors due to knee swelling. Writer Amos Caesar Mina argues that Leonard's absence requires Toronto to rely on its depth, calling on bench contributors and reserves to take advantage of expanded roles during upcoming matchups against Orlando, Los Angeles, and Denver.
Mina highlights Jamal Shead, rookie Allen Graves, Jamison Battle, Trayce Jackson-Davis, and Alijah Martin as key depth options who must step up. The writer notes that primary contributors like Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and Jakob Poeltl will also face increased expectations.
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