NBA Rumors: The 3 players who will leave the Toronto Raptors after playoff elimination

The Toronto Raptors have had a season that exceeded external expectations, reaching the fifth position in the Eastern Conference and pushing the clear favorites, Cleveland Cavaliers, to a seventh game in the first round of the playoffs. Despite the good performance, the team still has room for improvement if they want to return to the top of the NBA.

The roster has taken significant steps this season, with the arrival of promising rookie Collin Murray-Boyles and the remarkable development of young players like Ja'Kobe Walter and Jamal Shead. Looking ahead to the 2026-27 season, changes are expected in the roster, with several players who may not continue with the franchise.

Gradey Dick, from promise to uncertainty

Gradey Dick's performance has noticeably regressed in the past year. Drafted 13th overall in the 2023 draft, the player made significant progress last season, averaging 14.4 points per game.

However, this season has seen a reduction in his minutes, impact, and efficiency, almost completely sidelining him in the playoffs where he played only four minutes in three first-round games.

At 22 years old, known for his outside shooting but having only shot 30.3% from three-point range this year, it's likely that some team may take a chance on him in a potential trade.

Mamukelashvili, performance complicating his future

Sandro Mamukelashvili has been an important piece off the bench, averaging 11.1 points per game, a career-high. His energy, outside shooting ability, and passing skills have been crucial to the team's performance this season.

However, he has a player option for the minimum salary of 2.8 million dollars, which he is expected to reject and become a free agent. His strong year will likely lead to him seeking a higher contract, an amount the Raptors will likely struggle to match.

The player himself has expressed his desire to stay in Toronto, praising the city, the organization, and coach Darko Rajakovic who provided him with the opportunity to showcase his skills. However, market realities may push him in a different direction.

Mogbo, out of future plans

Jonathan Mogbo has experienced a similar decline to Dick. After averaging 20 minutes and 6 points per game in his debut season, this year his playing time has dropped to six minutes and 1.5 points per game.

Completely out of the rotation, he does not seem to be part of the team's future plans. With a team option of 2.3 million dollars, the Raptors are likely to not exercise it and allow him to seek a new opportunity elsewhere.

Necessary adjustments for continued growth

After a positive yet insufficient season to contend at the highest level, Toronto faces a summer where they must fine-tune their roster to continue progressing in their competitive journey.