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There is also the whole Scottie Barnes/Brandon Ingram/RJ Barrett swingman logjam, which is either a problem or a strength depending on how you feel about the players in question. With the Eastern Conference potentially opening up near the top, there is a path to the playoffs for the Raptors next year. How they go about this offseason could impact their ability to step into that void.
With that in mind, fire away with questions for Raptors writer Eric Koreen to answer in a mailbag.
Eric Koreen May 20, 2025 Updated 2:19 pm EDT
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