They also failed to get the center upgrade many fans were so desperately hoping for. After an injury-riddled down season and a playoff run in which he was largely outplayed by a rookie, most fans have seen enough of the Jakob Poeltl experience. Rebounding is something the Raptors already struggled with last season, particularly during the playoffs. “The Raptors’ best lineup would seemingly have Leonard, Scottie Barnes, and Murray-Boyles on the frontline,” John Schumann wrote. If Poeltl puts together another subpar season, hopefully the Raptors can get an upgrade or at least another solid reserve ahead of the 2027 trade deadline.