The Toronto Raptors have shifted focus as they prepare for the future, emphasizing player development in their final games of the season. Coach Darko Rajakovic is keen on expanding players' skill sets, utilizing young talents like Ja'Kobe Walter at point guard, despite his primary position being a wing. This experimentation aims to foster comfort and versatility among the team’s younger members.

The Raptors recently concluded their home games with a decisive 126-96 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, resting several veterans to grant more playing time to rookies such as Jonathan Mogbo, who recorded a triple-double. With the team’s sights set on the draft lottery, Rajakovic believes these developmental opportunities will be crucial for confidence heading into the summer.